Hunter Greene
Professional baseball pitcher for Reds
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A professional baseball pitcher born on August 6, 1999, entered Major League Baseball with the Cincinnati Reds in 2022. Played as a starting pitcher and showcased notable speed and skill on the mound. Achieved significant attention during his high school career at Notre Dame High School in California, where he was highly regarded as a top prospect. Participated in the 2017 MLB Draft, being selected second overall by the Reds.
Debuted for the Cincinnati Reds in 2022
Selected second overall in the 2017 MLB Draft
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