Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Baseball Player (Outfielder) |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 10/11/1997 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Danville, PA, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about JJ Bleday
22/08/2026
JJ Bleday hit for the cycle, collecting a double, triple, single and home run in a 11-5 road win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The feat made him the eighth player in Cincinnati Reds history to accomplish it and the fourth MLB player to do so in 2026. His performance was his first four-hit game of the season.
27/12/2025
JJ Bleday signed a one-year, $1.4 million contract with the Cincinnati Reds after being designated for assignment by the Oakland Athletics. The deal added a left-handed outfield option to Cincinnati's roster and included performance incentives.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Jeffrey Joseph Bleday |
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| Nickname | JJ Bleday |
| Bats/Throws | Left/Left |
| Current Team | Cincinnati Reds |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'2" (188 cm) |
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| Weight | 205 lbs (93 kg) |
| Build | Athletic |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | A. Crawford Mosley High School, Lynn Haven, Florida; Titusville Area High School |
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| College | Vanderbilt University |
Family
| Father | Raymond Bleday |
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| Mother | Kathy Bleday |
| Siblings | One older sibling |
Career
| MLB Draft | 2019, 1st Round, 4th overall pick by Miami Marlins |
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| MLB Debut | 23/07/2022 (Miami Marlins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates) |
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| Notable Achievements | Led league in putouts in center field (2024); 2019 Golden Spikes Award Finalist; Named Cape Cod League's top pro prospect (2018); Hit for the cycle against the Arizona Diamondbacks (22/08/2026), the first Reds cycle since 2023 and his first in his career |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Won back-to-back region championships at Titusville HS (2013-14) | |
| 2. Florida first-team All-State honors (2015 & 2016) | |
| 3. MLB Pipeline's No. 5 overall Draft prospect (2019) | |
| 4. Reached base in 78 of his last 79 games at Vanderbilt, including 47 consecutive games between March 4, 2018, and March 17, 2019 | |
| 5. Tied for national lead in home runs (23) during 2019 college season | |
| 6. Became Vanderbilt's single-season home-run leader on April 21, 2019 |
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