# Anfernee Grier

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**Anfernee Antron Grier** (born October 13, 1995) is an American former professional [baseball](/source/Baseball) [outfielder](/source/Outfielder). Grier played [college baseball](/source/College_baseball) for the [Auburn Tigers](/source/Auburn_Tigers_baseball). He was drafted by the [Arizona Diamondbacks](/source/Arizona_Diamondbacks) 39th overall in the [2016 MLB draft](/source/2016_Major_League_Baseball_draft). Despite his draft status, Grier never played in [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) (MLB).

## Career

### Amateur

Grier attended [Russell County High School](/source/Russell_County_School_District) in [Seale, Alabama](/source/Seale,_Alabama). He was drafted by the [Detroit Tigers](/source/Detroit_Tigers) in the 39th round of the [2013 Major League Baseball draft](/source/2013_Major_League_Baseball_draft), but did not sign and attended [Auburn University](/source/Auburn_University) where he played [college baseball](/source/College_baseball) for the [Auburn Tigers](/source/Auburn_Tigers_baseball).[1]

As a freshman at Auburn in 2014, Grier started 38 of 47 games and hit .255 with one [home run](/source/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](/source/United_States_national_baseball_team).[5]

### Arizona Diamondbacks

With the 39th overall pick in the [2016 MLB draft](/source/2016_MLB_draft), Grier was selected by the [Arizona Diamondbacks](/source/Arizona_Diamondbacks). He signed with the Diamondbacks on June 15, 2016, was assigned to the [Missoula Osprey](/source/Missoula_Osprey), and after four games was promoted to the [Hillsboro Hops](/source/Hillsboro_Hops).[6] In 24 combined games between the two teams, he batted .236 with two home runs and eight RBIs. In 2017, he played for the [Kane County Cougars](/source/Kane_County_Cougars) where he slashed .251/.340/.331 with four home runs, 36 RBIs and thirty stolen bases in 123 games, and in 2018, he played with the [Visalia Rawhide](/source/Visalia_Rawhide) but appeared in only 34 games due to injury,[7] hitting .208 with three home runs and eight RBIs.[8] Grier did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic).[9] He was released by the Diamondbacks organization on May 28, 2020.

### Chicago Dogs

On March 17, 2021, Grier signed with the [Chicago Dogs](/source/Chicago_Dogs) of the [American Association of Professional Baseball](/source/American_Association_of_Professional_Baseball).[10] Grier appeared in 88 games for Chicago in 2021, slashing .308/.381/.476 with 10 home runs, 40 RBI, and 35 stolen bases.

In 2022, Grier played in 65 contests for the Dogs. In 252 at-bats, Grier batted .238/.302/.341 with 4 home runs, 28 RBI, and 10 stolen bases. He was released by the team on January 19, 2023.[11]

In May 2023, Grier ended his playing career and became a supply chain manager.[12]

## References

1. Niziolek, Michael (February 19, 2016). ["Former Russell County standout Anfernee Grier laying groundwork for career year with Auburn baseball"](http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/college/sec/auburn-university/war-eagle-extra/article61242567.html). *Ledger-Enquirer*

1. Green, Tom (March 5, 2015). ["Grier's hot start pacing Auburn entering series with Xavier"](http://www.oanow.com/sports/college/auburn/baseball/grier-s-hot-start-pacing-auburn-entering-series-with-xavier/article_3915000c-c392-11e4-a6df-afe59feca386.html). *Opelika-Auburn News*

1. Stevens, Matthew (April 21, 2016). ["Auburn CF Anfernee Grier's draft stock continues to rise"](http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/auburnauthority/2016/04/20/auburn-cf-anfernee-griers-draft-stock-continues-rise/83317080/). *Montgomery Advertiser*

1. Black, Ryan (May 18, 2015). ["After stellar career at Russell County, Anfernee Grier trying to leave legacy at Auburn"](http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/college/sec/auburn-university/war-eagle-extra/article29453236.html). *Columbus Leger-Enquirer*

1. Sinor, Wesley (May 7, 2015). ["Auburn's Anfernee Grier accepts invite to join USA Collegiate National Team"](http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2015/05/auburn_anfernee_grier_usa.html). *al.com*

1. ["D-backs sign top pick OF Anfernee Grier, agree to terms with 23 others"](http://www.foxsports.com/arizona/story/d-backs-sign-top-pick-of-anfernee-grier-agree-to-terms-with-23-others-061516). *FOX Sports*. Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. June 15, 2016. Retrieved 17 June 2016.

1. Sickels, John (August 21, 2018). ["Arizona Diamondbacks Top 20 prospects for 2018: mid-season review"](https://www.minorleagueball.com/2018/8/21/17765208/arizona-diamondbacks-top-20-prospects-for-2018-mid-season-review). *Minor League Ball*. SB Nation.

1. ["Anfernee Grier Stats, Highlights, Bio"](http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=624505#/career/R/hitting/2018/ALL). *MiLB.com*. Retrieved October 20, 2018.

1. ["2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled"](https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-canceled). *mlb.com*. Retrieved 2023-01-14.

1. ["American Association of Professional Baseball - 2021 Transactions"](https://web.archive.org/web/20210125075602/https://www.americanassociationbaseball.com/transactions/2021-transactions/). Archived from [the original](https://www.americanassociationbaseball.com/transactions/2021-transactions/) on January 25, 2021.

1. ["American Association of Professional Baseball - 2023 Transactions"](https://aabaseball.com/transactions/)

1. ["Anfernee Grier - Auburn University - Atlanta Metropolitan Area"](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anfernee-grier-8b280780). *linkedin.com*. Retrieved December 30, 2023.

## External links

- [Auburn Tigers bio](http://www.auburntigers.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/anfernee_grier_875115.html)

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