| Bryce Eldridge | |||||||||||||||
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| San Francisco Giants | |||||||||||||||
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| Born: October 20, 2004 Fairfax, Virginia, U.S. | |||||||||||||||
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Bryce Edward Eldridge (born October 20, 2004) is an American professional baseball two-way player in the San Francisco Giants organization.
Amateur career[edit]
Eldridge lives in Vienna, Virginia and attended James Madison High School.[1] He played for the United States national baseball team in the 2022 U-18 Baseball World Cup and was named the tournament's MVP after batting .316 with three home runs and 13 RBI.[2] Eldridge was named the Virginia Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year after going 11–0 with a 1.30 ERA and 88 strikeouts over 53+2⁄3 innings pitched and batting .422 with nine home runs and 23 RBIs.[3][4]
He was committed to play college baseball at the University of Alabama.[5][6]
Professional career[edit]
Eldridge was chosen with the 16th pick of the first round in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[7] He was considered a top prospect and the draft's best two-way prospect.[8][9] He signed with the Giants on July 17, 2023 for an under-slot deal of $4,000,000.[10] He spent his first professional season with the rookie–level Arizona Complex League Giants and Single–A San Jose Giants. In 31 total games, Eldridge hit .294/.400/.505 with 6 home runs and 18 RBI.
Prior to the 2024 season, Eldridge announced that he would play primarily as a first baseman for the time being.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ "Bryce Eldridge is a two-way star. Ohtani comparisons have followed". The Washington Post. April 12, 2023. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ "Madison senior makes Team USA baseball squad". InsideNoVa.com. September 10, 2022. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
- ^ "Bryce Eldridge is the best two-way prospect in the 2023 Major League Baseball Draft". InsideNoVa.com. June 20, 2023. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ "Madison's Eldridge Named Gatorade VA Baseball Player of the Year". Rivals.com. June 2, 2023. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ Law, Keith (April 22, 2023). "Keith Law's MLB Draft scouting notes: Bryce Eldridge and other top high school hitters". The Athletic. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- ^ "What to know about top Alabama recruit Bryce Eldridge in MLB Draft". Tuscaloosa News. July 6, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
- ^ "Giants draft another two-way player in Eldridge". MLB.com. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
- ^ "Orioles mock draft roundup: Pitcher, potential two-way player among candidates at No. 17 overall". Baltimore Sun. June 28, 2023. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ Castrovince, Anthony (July 3, 2023). "Could 6-foot-7 'scary-looking dude' end up a 2-way star like Ohtani?". MLB.com. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ "SF Giants sign first-round pick Bryce Eldridge for $4 million signing bonus". FanNation. July 17, 2023. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
- ^ "Why this No. 4 prospect is shelving the two-way lifestyle". mlb.com. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
External links[edit]
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)