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JJ Bleday

Height73
Weight205
Age27
High SchoolTitusville (PA)
JJ Bleday, born Jeffrey Bleday on November 10, 1997, in Danville, Pennsylvania, is a professional baseball outfielder. He bats and throws left-handed, standing at 6 feet tall and weighing 205 pounds. Bleday attended Titusville High School in Pennsylvania before pursuing his college baseball career at Vanderbilt University, where he showcased his exceptional skills on the field. Bleday made his professional debut in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Miami Marlins on July 23, 2022. His journey to the MLB began when he was selected by the Marlins as a first-round pick in the 2019 MLB Draft. Known for his strong batting and defensive skills, Bleday has quickly become an integral part of the Marlins' roster. Throughout his minor league career leading up to his MLB debut, Bleday demonstrated a promising blend of power and plate discipline, making him one of the Marlins' top prospects. His performance in college and the minor leagues, highlighted by a remarkable combination of hitting for average and power, set the stage for his anticipated success at the professional level. In his debut season with the Marlins in 2022, Bleday wore jersey number 33 and played primarily as a center fielder. His time in the MLB has been characterized by his left-handed swing and ability to play effectively in the outfield. As Bleday continues to develop and adapt to the highest level of baseball, the Marlins and their fans have high hopes for his contribution to the team's success in the coming years.

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