# Conner Greene > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Conner_Greene > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Conner_Greene.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conner_Greene > Source revision: 1357241567 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|American baseball player (born 1995)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=July 2024}} {{Infobox baseball biography | name = Conner Greene | image = Conner Greene Dunedin.jpg | caption = Greene with the [Dunedin Blue Jays](/source/Dunedin_Blue_Jays) in 2015 | width = 250 | team = Guerreros de Oaxaca | number = 29 | position = [Pitcher](/source/Pitcher) | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|4|4}} | birth_place = [Santa Monica, California](/source/Santa_Monica%2C_California), U.S. | bats = Right | throws = Right | debutleague = MLB | debutdate = July 27 | debutyear = 2021 | debutteam = Baltimore Orioles | statyear = 2021 season | statleague = MLB | stat1label = [Win–loss record](/source/Win%E2%80%93loss_record_(pitching)) | stat1value = 1–3 | stat2label = [Earned run average](/source/Earned_run_average) | stat2value = 7.11 | stat3label = [Strikeout](/source/Strikeout)s | stat3value = 26 | teams = * [Baltimore Orioles](/source/Baltimore_Orioles) ({{mlby|2021}}) * [Los Angeles Dodgers](/source/Los_Angeles_Dodgers) ({{mlby|2021}}) * [Baltimore Orioles](/source/Baltimore_Orioles) ({{mlby|2021}}) }} '''James Conner Greene''' (born April 4, 1995) is an American professional [baseball](/source/baseball) [pitcher](/source/pitcher) for the [Guerreros de Oaxaca](/source/Guerreros_de_Oaxaca) of the [Mexican League](/source/Mexican_Baseball_League). He has previously played in [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) (MLB) for the [Baltimore Orioles](/source/Baltimore_Orioles) and [Los Angeles Dodgers](/source/Los_Angeles_Dodgers). Greene was selected by the [Toronto Blue Jays](/source/Toronto_Blue_Jays) in the seventh round of the [2013 MLB draft](/source/2013_MLB_draft). ==Professional career== ===Toronto Blue Jays=== Greene attended Santa Monica High School, where he posted a 1.63 earned run average (ERA) and 76 strikeouts in his senior year.{{cite web |url=http://smdp.com/samohis-conner-greene-destined-for-stardom/133477 |title=Samohi's Conner Greene destined for stardom |last=Capobianco |first=Tony |work=smdp.com |date=March 30, 2014 |access-date=August 1, 2015}} He was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the seventh round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft.{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=greene000con |title=Conner Greene Minor League Statistics & History |work=Baseball-Reference |access-date=August 1, 2015}}{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/blue-jays-take-high-school-arm-greene-in-round-7/c-49940234 |title=Blue Jays take high school arm Greene in Round 7 |last=Peaslee |first=Evan |work=MLB.com |date=June 7, 2013 |access-date=August 1, 2015}} He had committed to play baseball at the College of Southern Nevada but instead signed with Toronto for $100,000.{{cite web |url=https://futurebluejays.com/tag/conner-greene/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180315195835/https://futurebluejays.com/tag/conner-greene/ |url-status=usurped |archive-date=March 15, 2018 |title=Conner Greene |date=January 24, 2018 |publisher=Future Blue Jays |access-date=March 14, 2018}} Greene made his professional debut in 2013 with the Gulf Coast League Blue Jays, posting a 1–1 record with a 5.28 ERA and 20 strikeouts over 30{{frac|2|3}} innings. In 2014, he split the season between the GCL Blue Jays and the Bluefield Blue Jays, finishing with a 3–4 record, 3.03 ERA, and 51 strikeouts over 59{{frac|1|3}} innings. In 2015, Greene began the season with the Lansing Lugnuts, posting a 7–3 record with a 3.88 ERA and 65 strikeouts over 67{{frac|1|3}} innings before being promoted to the Dunedin Blue Jays. He made his debut for Dunedin on July 4, taking the loss after allowing four runs on nine hits.{{cite web |url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-134733212 |title=D-Jays Fall Behind Early in 6-2 Loss |last=Kelner |first=Marshall |work=Minor League Baseball |date=July 4, 2015 |access-date=August 1, 2015}} On August 6, Greene recorded a career-high 10 strikeouts over seven shutout innings.{{cite web |url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-141639870 |title=Greene Dominates Tortugas, D-Jays Avoid Sweep |last=Kelner |first=Marshall |work=Minor League Baseball |date=August 6, 2015 |access-date=August 7, 2015}} He was later promoted to the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats and earned a win in his debut on August 13, pitching six shutout innings.{{cite web |url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-143019706 |title=Greene Beats Akron in Impressive Debut |work=Minor League Baseball |date=August 13, 2015 |access-date=August 13, 2015}} Overall in 2015, Greene made 26 starts, finishing with a 12–7 record, 3.54 ERA, and 115 strikeouts over 132{{frac|1|3}} innings. Greene received an invitation to Major League spring training in 2016 before being reassigned to minor league camp on March 10.{{cite web |url=http://www.bluebirdbanter.com/2016/1/13/10760494/blue-jays-invite-14-to-spring-training |title=Blue Jays Invite 14 to Spring Training |work=bluebirdbanter.com |date=January 12, 2016 |access-date=January 13, 2016}}{{cite web |url=http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/166979686/conner-greene-part-of-blue-jays-roster-cuts |title=Touted Greene part of second round of cuts |last=Chisholm |first=Gregor |work=MLB.com |date=March 10, 2016 |access-date=March 10, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311133521/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/166979686/conner-greene-part-of-blue-jays-roster-cuts |archive-date=March 11, 2016}} He opened the season with Dunedin before being promoted to Double-A New Hampshire in July. On July 26, Greene threw his first career complete game shutout, defeating the Harrisburg Senators 1–0.{{cite web |url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-191878274 |title=Greene hurls first shutout for Fisher Cats |last=Leboff |first=Michael |work=Minor League Baseball |date=July 26, 2016 |access-date=July 27, 2016}} He finished the 2016 season with a 10–9 record, 3.51 ERA, and 99 strikeouts over 146{{frac|1|3}} innings. He later appeared in the Arizona Fall League. Greene spent the 2017 season with New Hampshire, going 5–10 with a 5.29 ERA and 92 strikeouts over 132{{frac|2|3}} innings. He was added to Toronto’s 40-man roster on November 20, 2017.{{cite web |url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/jansen-tellez-among-players-added-blue-jays-40-man-roster/ |title=Jansen, Tellez among players added to Blue Jays' 40-man roster |work=Sportsnet |date=November 20, 2017}} ===St. Louis Cardinals=== On January 19, 2018, Greene was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for Randal Grichuk.{{cite web |url=https://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/cardinal-beat/cardinals-trade-grichuk-to-toronto-for-two-young-pitchers/article_e7d99ef7-b4ab-5af9-9580-911192e4fef5.html |title=Cardinals trade Grichuk to Toronto for two young pitchers |last=Hummel |first=Rick |work=St. Louis Post-Dispatch |date=January 19, 2018 |access-date=January 19, 2018}} He split the 2018 season between Double-A Springfield and Triple-A Memphis, recording a 4–5 record with a 4.09 ERA over 40 appearances (10 starts).{{cite web |url=https://www.milb.com/player/conner-greene-641632 |title=Conner Greene Stats |publisher=MiLB}} He was designated for assignment on November 20, 2018. ===Kansas City Royals=== Greene was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Royals on November 26, 2018.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/11/royals-claim-conner-greene-designate-burch-smith-for-assignment.html |title=Royals Claim Conner Greene, Designate Burch Smith For Assignment |publisher=MLB Trade Rumors |date=November 26, 2018 |access-date=November 26, 2018}} He spent the 2019 season between Double-A Northwest Arkansas and Triple-A Omaha, compiling a 4–9 record with a 5.13 ERA over 29 appearances. He was designated for assignment following the season and did not play in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite web |url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/full-list-of-2020-2021-milb-free-agents/ |title=Minor League Free Agents |publisher=Baseball America |date=November 2, 2020}} He became a free agent on November 2, 2020.{{cite web |title=Full List of 2020-2021 MiLB Free Agents |url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/full-list-of-2020-2021-milb-free-agents/ |website=Baseball America |date=November 2, 2020 |access-date=September 21, 2024}} ===Baltimore Orioles=== Greene signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles organization in December 2020.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/ashton-goudeau-claimed-off-waivers-by-orioles |title=Orioles claim RHP Goudeau, outright Wynns |website=MLB.com}} He began the 2021 season with Triple-A Norfolk before being promoted to the Major Leagues on July 24.{{cite web |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/bs-sp-orioles-on-deck-rays-july21-20210724-h4yrlsvbp5c6dfaswxg7bagvey-story.html |title=Orioles on deck: Pitching matchup, lineups, roster moves and how to watch Saturday's game against the Nationals |work=Baltimore Sun |date=July 24, 2021}} He made his MLB debut on July 27, 2021, against the Miami Marlins, allowing one run over two innings with two strikeouts.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401228570 |title=Marlins vs. Orioles - Game Recap - July 27, 2021 |website=ESPN.com}} He was designated for assignment on August 7, 2021. ===Los Angeles Dodgers=== Greene was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 9, 2021.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/08/dodgers-make-two-waiver-claims-kershaw-duffy-transferred-to-60-day-il.html |title=Dodgers Make Two Waiver Claims; Kershaw, Duffy Transferred To 60-Day IL |work=MLB Trade Rumors |first=Steve |last=Adams |date=August 9, 2021 |access-date=August 9, 2021}} He appeared in two games, allowing no runs over two innings, before being designated for assignment on August 20. ===Baltimore Orioles (second stint)=== Greene was reclaimed by the Orioles on August 23, 2021.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/08/orioles-dfa-maikel-franco-promote-jahmai-jones.html |title=Orioles To Designate Maikel Franco For Assignment, Claim Conner Greene From Dodgers |website=MLB Trade Rumors |date=August 23, 2021}} He appeared in 24 games, posting a 1–3 record with a 7.11 ERA over 25{{frac|1|3}} innings. He re-signed on a minor league deal in 2022 but was released in June after struggling with Triple-A Norfolk. ===Diablos Rojos del México=== Greene signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League in July 2022. He posted a 2–0 record with a 6.00 ERA over 12 appearances in 2022, and a 4–3 record with a 5.65 ERA over 30 appearances in 2023. ===Cañeros de Los Mochis=== Greene played winter baseball in the Mexican Pacific League for the Cañeros de Los Mochis during the 2022–23 and 2023–24 seasons. He recorded a 1–1 record with a 5.00 ERA in 2022–23 and an 0–1 record with a 6.52 ERA in 2023–24.{{cite web |title=Conner Greene Minor, Fall, Winter & Mexican Leagues Statistics |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.cgi?id=greene000con |website=Baseball-Reference}} ===Houston Astros=== Greene signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros in February 2024.{{cite web |date=2024-03-01 |title=Astros' Conner Greene: Receives minors deal from Houston |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/astros-conner-greene-receives-minors-deal-from-houston/ |website=CBSSports.com}} He spent the season with Triple-A Sugar Land, posting a 6–3 record with a 4.68 ERA over 34 appearances, before electing free agency. ===Wei Chuan Dragons=== On June 19, 2025, Greene signed with the [Wei Chuan Dragons](/source/Wei_Chuan_Dragons) of the [Chinese Professional Baseball League](/source/Chinese_Professional_Baseball_League).{{Cite web|title=Wei Chuan Dragons Sign Conner Greene |url=https://cpblstats.com/wei-chuan-dragons-sign-conner-greene/ |access-date=June 23, 2025|website=cpblstats.com|language=en}} He did not make an appearance for the Dragons' main team, instead spending time with the farm team. On August 17, Greene was released by the Dragons.{{Cite web|title=Wei Chuan Dragons released Conner Greene |url=https://tw.sports.yahoo.com/news/%E4%B8%AD%E8%81%B7-%E5%91%B3%E5%85%A8%E5%BA%B7%E9%BE%8D%E6%9C%AA%E5%9C%A8-%E8%BB%8D%E5%87%BA%E8%B3%BD%E7%A2%BA%E5%AE%9A%E9%99%A4%E5%BD%B9-%E7%B5%B1-%E5%A5%A7%E5%BE%B7%E9%8A%B3%E6%98%8E%E4%BA%8C%E8%BB%8D%E5%87%BA%E8%B3%BD-105103717.html/|access-date=August 18, 2025|website=yahoo.com.tw|language=en}} ===Adelaide Giants=== Greene played in the Australian Baseball League for the Adelaide Giants during the 2025–26 season, making four starts and posting a 1–1 record with a 0.92 ERA over 19.2 innings with 23 strikeouts.{{cite web |title=Conner Greene Minor, Fall, Winter & Mexican Leagues Statistics |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.cgi?id=greene000con |website=Baseball-Reference}} ===Lexington Legends=== On March 11, 2026, Greene signed with the Lexington Legends of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was honored as the Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week for May 19-24, 2026 after tossing a complete game shutout. {{cite web|title=Former Major League Pitcher Conner Greene Signs with Lexington Legends|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/former-major-league-pitcher-conner-greene-signs-with-lexington-legends/n-6333995}} On May 24, 2026, Greene left the team to pursue an opportunity in Mexico. ===Guerreros de Oaxaca=== On May 29, 2026, Greene signed with the [Guerreros de Oaxaca](/source/Guerreros_de_Oaxaca) of the [Mexican League](/source/Mexican_Baseball_League).{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 29 de mayo de 2026|url=https://lmb.com.mx/noticias/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-29-de-mayo-de-2026|access-date=May 31, 2026|website=lmb.com.mx|language=es}} ==Personal life== Greene is an avid [surfer](/source/Surfing) and has spent portions of his off‑seasons in California, where he enjoys activities like hiking, beach outings, and gymnastics training during downtime from baseball.{{cite web |url=https://calltothepen.com/2022/03/18/orioles-conner-greene-rv-mound/ |title=Baltimore Orioles: Conner Greene, from living out of an RV to MLB mound |work=Call to the Pen |access-date=February 24, 2026}} He has also worked as a [model](/source/Model_(people)) and appeared in television commercials from a young age.{{cite web |url=https://www.smdp.com/samohis-conner-greene-destined-for-stardom/ |title=Samohi's Conner Greene destined for stardom |work=Santa Monica Daily Press |access-date=February 24, 2026}} Greene appeared as an extra portraying a baseball player and a bar patron in two episodes of the television sitcom ''[Anger Management](/source/Anger_Management_(TV_series))'' in 2014.{{cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0338710/ |title=Conner Greene – IMDb |work=IMDb |access-date=February 27, 2026}} Known for his upbeat personality, teammates and coaches have described him as bringing "good vibes" and humor to clubhouses throughout his professional journey.{{cite web |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/conner-greene-brings-good-vibes-and-humor-to-orioles-baseball-camp/ |title=Conner Greene Brings Good Vibes And Humor To Orioles Baseball Camp |work=CBS Baltimore |access-date=February 24, 2026}} ==References== {{reflist|30em}} ==External links== {{baseballstats|mlb=641632|espn=|br=g/greenco01|fangraphs=sa737829|brm=greene000con}} *{{IMDb name|338710|Conner Greene}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Greene, Conner}} Category:1995 births Category:Living people Category:American expatriate baseball players in Mexico Category:American expatriate baseball players in Taiwan Category:Baltimore Orioles players Category:Baseball players from Santa Monica, California Category:Bluefield Blue Jays players Category:Cañeros de Los Mochis players Category:Diablos Rojos del México players Category:Dunedin Blue Jays players Category:Gulf Coast Blue Jays players Category:Lansing Lugnuts players Category:Los Angeles Dodgers players Category:Major League Baseball pitchers Category:Memphis Redbirds players Category:Mesa Solar Sox players Category:New Hampshire Fisher Cats players Category:Norfolk Tides players Category:Northwest Arkansas Naturals players Category:Omaha Storm Chasers players Category:Springfield Cardinals (Missouri) players Category:Sugar Land Space Cowboys players Category:Surprise Saguaros players Category:Santa Monica High School alumni Category:American expatriate baseball players in Australia Category:Adelaide Giants players Category:Leones del Escogido players Category:American expatriate baseball players in the Dominican Republic --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Conner Greene](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conner_Greene) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conner_Greene?action=history)). 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