Anfernee Grier

Anfernee Grier
Arizona Diamondbacks
Outfielder
Born: (1995-10-13) October 13, 1995
Phenix City, Alabama
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Anfernee Antron Grier (born October 13, 1995) is an American professional baseball player in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization. An outfielder, he played college baseball for the Auburn Tigers.

Career

Grier attended Russell County High School in Seale, Alabama. He was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 39th round of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft, but did not sign and attended Auburn University where he played college baseball for the Auburn Tigers.[1]

As a freshman at Auburn in 2014, Grier started 38 of 47 games and hit .255 with one home run over 149 at-bats. He missed 16 games due to an injury to his hand.[2] As a sophomore he started all 62 games and led the team with a .323 batting average, 82 hits, 41 runs scored, 22 doubles and three triples.[3][4] He also had a home run, 20 RBI and nine stolen bases. After the season, Grier played for the United States collegiate national team.[5]

Professional

With the 39th overall pick in the 2016 MLB draft , Grier was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks. He signed with the Diamondbacks on June 15, 2016, and was assigned to the Hillsboro Hops of Northwest League.[6] He finished the 2016 season batting .236 with one home run.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Niziolek, Michael (February 19, 2016). "Former Russell County standout Anfernee Grier laying groundwork for career year with Auburn baseball". Ledger-Enquirer.
  2. ↑ Green, Tom (March 5, 2015). "Grier's hot start pacing Auburn entering series with Xavier". Opelika-Auburn News.
  3. ↑ Stevens, Matthew (April 21, 2016). "Auburn CF Anfernee Grier's draft stock continues to rise". Montgomery Advertiser.
  4. ↑ "After stellar career at Russell County, Anfernee Grier trying to leave legacy at Auburn".
  5. ↑ "Auburn's Anfernee Grier accepts invite to join USA Collegiate National Team".
  6. ↑ "D-backs sign top pick OF Anfernee Grier, agree to terms with 23 others". FOX Sports. Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
  7. ↑ http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=624505#/career/R/hitting/2016/ALL

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