| Elijah Green | |
|---|---|
| Washington Nationals | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: December 4, 2003 Windermere, Florida, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Elijah Joseph Green (born December 4, 2003) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Washington Nationals organization. The Nationals selected Green with the fifth overall pick of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft.
Green is the son of Eric Green, who played in the National Football League. In his youth, Elijah played football as a quarterback in the Amateur Athletic Union.[1] Green attended the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, and played for the school's baseball team. He committed to attend the University of Miami.[2]
The Washington Nationals selected Green in the first round, with the fifth overall selection, of the 2022 MLB draft. He signed with the Nationals for a reported $6.5 million signing bonus.[3] He made his professional debut with the Florida Complex League Nationals after signing.[4] In 2023, he played for the Fredericksburg Nationals.[5]
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References
- ^ "Son of former NFL star ready for pro baseball". MLB.com.
- ^ "Who is Elijah Green?". MLB.com.
- ^ "Top pick Elijah Green flashes power at Nationals Park: 'I can do everything'". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
- ^ LANCE-STAR, JOEY LoMONACO THE FREE (April 4, 2023). "Top prospect Green hopes to make the most of his time with FredNats". Fredericksburg.com.
- ^ "Nationals prospect Elijah Green is trying not to look at his stats". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
This page was last edited on 26 November 2023, at 05:42