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 |
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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) |
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 |