Bryce Eldridge

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Bryce Eldridge
San Francisco Giants
Two-way player
Born: (2004-10-20) October 20, 2004 (age 19)
Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Men's baseball
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U-18 Baseball World Cup
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2022 Sarasota-Bradenton Team

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

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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 11–0 with a 1.30 ERA and 88 strikeouts over 53+23 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] 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]

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