Gatorade 2022 - 2023: Player of the Year

Baseball - Virginia

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Bryce Eldridge

Right-handed pitcher/first baseman
JAMES MADISON HS
VIENNA, VIRGINIA
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-7
Press Release

Peak Performance

1.06

ERA

66

Strikeouts

39.2

Innings Pitched

.422

Batting Average
“Bryce is a generational talent. At 6-7, he’s still agile enough to play shortstop. His power and ability to barrel up balls is next-level. On the hill, he’s just scratching the surface of unlimited potential. His production this season in what is arguably Virginia’s toughest district reflects his complete two-way dominance.”
Rich Kelsey
Loudoun South Baseball Report
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-7, 225-pound senior right-handed pitcher and first baseman has compiled a 9-0 record on the mound with a 1.06 ERA and 66 strikeouts against just eight walks in 39.2 innings pitched, leading the Warhawks to a 21-4 record entering the VHSL Class 6 Region D championship game. Eldridge also batted .422 with eight home runs and 23 RBI, producing an on-base percentage of .649 and an OPS of 1.716. Ranked as the nation’s No. 8 prospect in the Class of 2023 by Perfect Game, and as the No. 23 overall prospect in this July’s Major League Baseball Draft by Baseball America, he was named Tournament MVP playing for Team USA last summer at the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup, culminating with the gold medal.

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Academic Achievement

Eldridge has maintained a 3.13 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to play baseball on scholarship at the University of Alabama this fall, but is projected to be an early round selection in July’s 2023 Major League Baseball Draft. 

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Exemplary Character

Eldridge has volunteered locally with Little League’s Challenger Division, an adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges. He has also donated his time during the holiday season assisting local service organizations with Christmas tree sales.