Bryce Eldridge

Bryce Edward Eldridge (born October 20, 2004) is an American professional baseball first baseman and right fielder in the San Francisco Giants organization.

Amateur career
Eldridge lives in Vienna, Virginia and attended James Madison High School. 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. 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.

He was committed to play college baseball at the University of Alabama.

Professional career
Eldridge was chosen with the 16th pick of the first round in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft. He was considered a top prospect and the draft's best two-way prospect. He signed with the Giants on July 17, 2023 for an under-slot deal of $4,000,000. 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.