Elijah Green (baseball outfielder)
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| Born | December 4, 2003 Windermere, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Baseball Player |
Elijah Joseph Green (born December 4, 2003) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Washington Nationals organization. The Nationals selected Elijah Green with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft.
Personal life
Son of Leslie Green and former 1990 NFL 1st Round selection by the Pittsburgh Steelers and All-Pro tight end Eric Green who starred with the Steelers, Dolphins, Ravens and Jets during a 10-year NFL career.[1] Elijah and Dad, Eric, are the first father and son drafted in the 1st Round in MLB and the NFL.
Amateur career
Green was a member of USA Baseball’s 2021 18U National Team, where he and his teammates played in a seven-game series against Canada September 1, 2021. In the seven-game series, Green slashed .348/.444/.957 with four home runs, seven RBIs and two steals. Green’s power was on full display as well, as his four home runs combined to travel 1,715 feet.[2]
Professional career
CAREER NOTES: 2023: Elijah opened the 2023 season with the Fredericksburg Nationals. Rated by Baseball America as Washington’s No. 3 prospect, the No. 58 prospect overall and as being the “Best Power Hitter”, “Best Athlete” and “Best Defensive Outfielder” while having the “Best Outfield Arm” in the system...[3] MLBPipeline.com ranks him as the No. 40 prospect in baseball.[4] 2022: Reported to the Florida Complex League after the draft...In his first eight games he went 11-for-28 (.393) with three doubles, one homer, six RBI, four walks, one stolen base and six runs scored...He hit safely in seven of the eight games with three multi-hit efforts along the way...Hit his first professional home run in his second at bat.
References
- ↑ Feinsand, Mark. "Son of former NFL star ready for pro baseball". MLB.com. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ↑ Palattela, Henry. "Who is Elijah Green?". MLB.com. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ↑ "Elijah Green Stats & Scouting Report - Baseball America". Baseball America. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
- ↑ "Prospect Rankings 2023". MLB.com. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
External links
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