Introduction
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.
Career
Green attended the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, and played for the school's baseball team. He committed to attend the University of Miami.
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. He made his professional debut with the Florida Complex League Nationals after signing. In 2023, Green played for the Single–A Fredericksburg Nationals, hitting .210/.323/.306 with four home runs, 36 RBI, and 30 stolen bases across 75 games.
Personal life
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.