Greenberg, Adam

Adam Daniel Greenberg

Greenberg, a speedy outfielder, was called up to the Chicago Cubs from AA on Thursday, July 7, 2005. In his first major league at-bat -- July 9 against the Florida Marlins -- Greenberg was hit in the head by the first pitch he faced and had to leave the game. Cubs manager Dusty Baker said, "What a way to start your career. I hope he's OK. I'm sure he'll never forget that opening at-bat." Greenberg's hitting mechanics were not the same after the incident. At the start of the 2007 season, he was trying to catch on again in the Kansas City Royals system.

In an article on mlb.com, Greenberg explains that many fans ask whether his grandfather was the great Hank Greenberg. According to the article, Adam "will reply 'yes,' and then he'll pause before adding, 'But not the one you're looking for.'" Adam's grandfather was named Abraham Hank Greenberg, but was no relation to the Hall of Fame first baseman. The article goes on to explain that Adam's Jewish life in Connecticut was quite different than what he experienced in North Carolina, where he attended college. He explained, "There's just not very many Jewish people down there. Ninety percent of the team had never met a Jewish person. People would want to talk to me about it. Yes, comments would be made, but uneducated people are going to make uneducated comments. But it was never a detriment."

Birth and Death Dates:
b. February 21, 1981

Career Highlights:
Born in Connecticut, Greenberg was a star athlete at Guilford High School, where he played baseball, basketball, and soccer - he was the first athlete in state history to be named to four all-state teams (twice each in baseball and soccer). Named Connecticut Male Athlete of the Year in 1998-99, he went to the University of North Carolina on a baseball scholarship and had an excellent freshman year in 2000. Greenberg was named ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference) Rookie of the Year and both Collegiate Baseball and Baseball America named him to the Freshman All-America team. Greenberg played two more seasons with the Tar Heels and was then selected by the Chicago Cubs in the ninth round of the 2002 MLB Draft.

Career Dates:
Greenberg appeared in one at-bat (hit by pitch) for the Chicago Cubs in 2005.

Position:
Outfielder

Physical description:
5'9", 180 pounds
left-handed

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