Bryce Eldridge

Bryce Edward Eldridge (born October 20, 2004) is an American professional baseball two-way player in the San Francisco Giants organization.

Bryce Eldridge
San Francisco Giants
Two-way player
Born: (2004-10-20) October 20, 2004
Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  United States
U-18 Baseball World Cup
Gold medal โ€“ first place 2022 Sarasota-Bradenton Team

Amateur career

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 11โ€“0 with a 1.30 ERA and 88 strikeouts overs 53+2โ„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

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]

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