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Matt Festa: Giants' top prospect Eldridge clubs HR in first at-bat back from injuryApril 23rd SAN FRANCISCO -- is back The Giants’ No. 1 prospect made his season debut with Double-A Richmond on Tuesday after completing his rehab from a left wrist injury and immediately picked up where he left off from his breakout 2024 campaign • Box: Brewers 11, Giants 3 The 20-year-old first baseman homered in his first at-bat of the year crushing a hanging breaking ball from Akron right-hander Tommy Mace 386 feet out to right field to put the Flying Squirrels on the board in the top of the second inning who established himself as one of the top power-hitting prospects in the Minors after batting .291 with an .890 OPS and 23 home runs over 116 games while climbing from Single-A San Jose to Triple-A Sacramento in 2024 While Eldridge ended last season at Sacramento he ended up appearing in only 17 games above High-A Eugene as the Giants wanted him to keep playing and stay prepared for a brief stint in the Arizona Fall League Given his lack of upper-level experience in the Minors the Giants felt it was best for him to open the 2025 campaign back at Double-A Richmond where he’ll have a chance to play only an hour and a half from his hometown of Fairfax the Giants plan to keep close tabs on Eldridge who also flashed his eye-popping power by launching a Statcast-projected 450-foot home run in his Cactus League debut in February he’s the top prospect in the organization,” manager Bob Melvin said Tuesday and we feel like he has a really bright future We’ll take a hard look at him and hopefully he gets off to a good start and does his thing who remains a work in progress defensively but the 2023 first-round Draft pick could force the issue if he continues to mash in the Minors especially given the lackluster production the club has received from the slumping LaMonte Wade Jr Wade’s slow start is a major reason why San Francisco first basemen entered Tuesday with a paltry .476 OPS Will the 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email application 2025 at Grand Haven Retirement Community Eldridge following a courageous battle with cancer She was surrounded by family and friends at the time of her passing A Memorial Mass for Sally will be held at 10:30 a.m Visitation will be held from 4 until 6 p.m Ann’s with additional visitation Wednesday from 9:30 until the time of the Mass at church preferably in your Iowa Hawkeye attire and a favorite pair of shoes Memorials may be made to the Scott County Humane Society Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements “Johnny” and Julia “Petie” (Miller) Swarm She graduated from Iowa Wesleyan and later earned her master’s degree from Marycrest College She was united in marriage to Morgan “Morg” J Sally’s first teaching job was in Carthage teaching gym and coaching the cheerleading squad She eventually retired from North Scott High School following over 25 years of teaching in the special education department She loved her students and fondly shared stories of her time there Sally had a great passion for the Iowa Hawkeyes She loved her many dogs she had over the years: Kally K. who treated everyone she knew as a part of her family One of Sally’s favorite things to do was to travel especially with her family and grandchildren The memories of those trips are something that her family will have to forever hold dear in their hearts Sally’s family would like to extend their gratitude to Noreen Warren who has been a wonderful friend and caregiver giving her family comfort and peace of mind and bringing a smile to Sally’s face Sally’s family would also like to recognize Allyn Krug whose reconnection with Sally brought joy and solace Her bedside presence in Sally’s final moments will be a gift that Sally’s daughters Sally’s family would also like to thank Grand Haven Retirement Community specifically the caregivers in their Moments wing who went above and beyond in their care for Sally Sally received wonderful and compassionate care from Genesis VNA Palliative and Hospice and her family would like to especially thank her nurses Those left to honor her memory are her brother and sister-in-law Theresa “Tess” (Craig) Tobin-Seghers Sally was preceded in death by her parents Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors a meticulously-researched history of color cosmetics that has become essential reading for the next generation of beauty creatives One of the first makeup artists to be beloved equally by high fashion and Hollywood Eldridge was also one of the first of her kind to share her backstage expertise online with wildly popular YouTube how-to videos (250 million views and counting!) where she breaks down the looks created on her celebrity friends such as Dua Lipa Eldridge continues to re-invent makeup—this year’s hits include a micro-dosing concealer pencil inspired by pointillism and Rouge Experience, the world’s first 100 percent recyclable, refillable lipstick. Here, for CULTURED’s new column Muse Report, Eldridge shares her muses—the sounds, scents, and sights that inspire. "I love faces! My work is a lot like painting portraits. I study the works of artists like Jenny Saville and Lucian Freud to see how many tones they use to make skin look alive." “I love red. It is beauty’s most enduring shade and the power of it has rarely waned. For me, red is the color of choice when I need a boost of confidence or a pick-me-up. For my clients, it's the shade I apply to give them a sense of empowerment. When you wear a red lip, you make a statement: ‘I am powerful; I am confident; I am here.’” “At the age of 6, I discovered a box of my mum’s teenage makeup at my grandmother’s house: Mary Quant crayons, Coty lip glosses, Elizabeth Arden cream eyeshadows. I was instantly captivated by the tactile textures and heady cosmetic scents. I’ll never forget it as it certainly sparked my passion and curiosity for color and cosmetics.” “The most beautiful sound? My cat’s purr! It’s like a free, deep therapy sound bath treatment.” “It was such an incredible honor that my Velvet Ribbon red lipstick was used in such a powerful way by Martha—played by Tilda Swinton—in Pedro Almodóvar’s The Room Next Door. I can't thank the movie's genius, award-winning makeup director, Morag Ross, enough for choosing to work with my True Velvet lip colors on this project.” “I vividly remember visiting the Centre Pompidou to see a major retrospective of Constantin Brâncuși’s work and, although I'd seen photographs of his sculptures before, it was only when I saw them in the 'flesh' that I really understood. I remember thinking, This is it! and feeling quite euphoric. It was a real lightbulb moment for me.” Sign up to our newsletter for the latest arts and culture updates Giants prospect Bryce Eldridge (Vienna) returns to Virginia as Flying Squirrel The Flying Squirrels since their last homestand added the San Francisco Giants’ top prospect, 6-foot-7, 240-pound first baseman Bryce Eldridge, who grew from Richmond roots Eldridge, 20, attended James Madison High in Northern Virginia before the Giants selected him in the first round (16th overall) of the 2023 MLB draft. He is the grandson of Ben Eldridge, a Richmond native and famed banjoist of the bluegrass group The Seldom Scene resided in Washington and Fredericksburg as an adult But he grew up in Richmond’s north side and attended Thomas Jefferson High before studying mathematics at the University of Virginia considered being a two-way player but picked hitting and has become the top prospect in the San Francisco Giants’ system “He was just the most laid-back guy you could imagine He was just super-supportive of me and my brother,” Bryce Eldridge said Tuesday before the Flying Squirrels opened a homestand against Somerset (New York Yankees) Ben Eldridge and other members of The Seldom Scene were inducted into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 2014 The Times-Dispatch reported that “in the 1950s Ben Eldridge would retreat to the small porch off his bedroom at his family’s home in Richmond’s Barton Heights neighborhood and practice his banjo.” Bryce Eldridge also is trying to make a name for himself in Richmond’s north side “I just never had that passion for those sports like I did for baseball.” If Double-A were a youth league with age restrictions Eldridge would need to carry his birth certificate Eldridge entered professional baseball as a two-way player (pitcher-DH) Eldridge’s fastball regularly traveled in the mid-90s He entertained the possibility of a two-way pro career (pitching/outfield) He committed to hitting and gave up pitching sensing along with the Giants that the most direct path to the big leagues for him was as a first baseman Richmond Flying Squirrels first baseman Bryce Eldridge considered the possibility of a two-way pro career after dominating as a pitcher and hitter at James Madison High in Vienna At four stops in the Giants’ system last season – Class A San Jose (51 games) Double-A Richmond (nine games) and Triple-A Sacramento (eight games) – Eldridge batted .291 with 23 homers He then played in the Arizona Fall League to gain a better feel for first base as did Flying Squirrels manager Dennis Pelfrey “Being a highly touted (first-round) draft pick But he’s very humble and very much wants to be really good,” Pelfrey said “He just wants to be the best first baseman He’s not just waiting around for it to happen Eldridge closely followed Nationals star Bryce Harper Eldridge was named the 2023 Virginia Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year and agreed to a $4 million signing bonus with San Francisco Richmond Flying Squirrels first baseman Bryce Eldridge a first-round pick of the San Francisco Giants two years ago played at four minor-league levels last season Eldridge is viewed as one of baseball’s top-20 prospects He joined the Flying Squirrels on April 22 missing the season’s first few weeks because of a wrist injury In Eldridge’s first at-bat of his first game of the 2025 season Customize your experience so you see the stories most important to you And sign up for personalized notifications so you don't miss any important news For Android users: https://go.richmond.com/googleplay For Apple users: https://go.richmond.com/apple Eldridge is the fifth Virginia native to play for the Flying Squirrels The first four were catcher Matt Wynn (Richmond UVa) and pitcher Spencer Bivens (Virginia Beach) $110 million baseball stadium on Arthur Ashe Boulevard will be called CarMax Park joconnor@timesdispatch.com University of Richmond and Richmond Flying Squirrels Reporter Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Sixteen guys with an itch to pitch, and none can elevate from Double-A until he gets opportunities. “It’s incredible to see the progress that’s happening." The Richmond Flying Squirrels started the season with a 5-17 record. A change in delivery helped former VCU pitcher Danny Watson elevate in the Yankees' system.  Richmond’s Bryce Eldridge, a 6-7 first baseman from Vienna who’s 20, considered being a two-way player but picked hitting and has become the top prospect in the San Francisco Giants’ system. Richmond Flying Squirrels first baseman Bryce Eldridge considered the possibility of a two-way pro career after dominating as a pitcher and hitter at James Madison High in Vienna. Richmond Flying Squirrels first baseman Bryce Eldridge, a first-round pick of the San Francisco Giants two years ago, played at four minor-league levels last season. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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FacebookEmailIRVING, Texas– After a solid week in the circle, freshman Ava Eldridge was named American Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week as was announced by the league office on Monday picking up three wins and maintaining a 1.29 ERA over 21.2 innings of work Two of her three victories came in conference play as she first tossed eight innings to pick up an extra-innings victory over Tulsa and she worked a complete-game shutout in a 5-0 win that secured UTSA’s first series victory of the season She represents the second Roadrunner to be named Pitcher of the Week this season, after classmate Kaylie Olivarez was selected on Feb 24 following a pair of stellar performances at the Roadrunner Classic Keep up with UTSA Softball all season long on goutsa.com, and by following the program on Facebook at /UTSASB, X (Twitter) @UTSASoftball, and on Instagram @utsasoftball ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- The rain did not stop people from continuing a solemn and heartfelt tradition at Eldridge Park in Elmira on Saturday. The 20th Annual Walk A Mile In My Shoes brought the community together once more to raise awareness for suicide prevention efforts in the region Around 1,500 people gathered for the event that not only raises funds Some say it creates a sense of community and hope in the fight against suicide "We've seen an awful lot of people who've come out because they've known somebody or lost somebody and we know that the loss of somebody to suicide affects people two or three relationships removed from the person who died," said Pat Breux the coordinator for the Walk A Mile In My Shoes Suicide Prevention Committee people laced up their shoes and took the mile-long walk around the lake to remember their loved one and simply be a part of suicide prevention efforts in the region each person who participates in the walk has a story and a connection to the cause participated in the event after losing their loved one "I've never been to the event before but I showed up today because just in October so I wanted to come out and show our support," said Douglas Alexander I don't want them to just remember people for what they did I want to remember them as the person that they were And Brian was a really good dad and a really good friend of mine and we were just best friends growing up." "He was probably one of the best dads I could ever have." While many took the walk for personal reasons each person who registered also helped to bring money to a good cause all of the funds will benefit suicide prevention efforts and resources in Chemung County the event continues to bring people together to support one another another participant who lost a loved one to suicide "It makes me feel close to everybody and supported." everyone is willing to come out and brave the rain." Some attendees say Walk A Mile in My Shoes serves as a powerful reminder of the impact community support can have in addressing mental health challenges To find local connections to mental health and suicide prevention resources, you can check out the Chemung County Department of Mental Hygiene's website linked here You can dial 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Retired TSgt Frank “Butch” Eldridge LA until enlisting in the US Army after graduating from high school Frank served in the US Army for 6 years where he was stationed at Fort Story He then joined the US Air Force where he served 14 years and was stationed at Yokota AFB Japan and then at Keesler AFB in Biloxi where he retired on 4/1/79 as a TSgt from the pediatric clinic where he earned his Associates Degree in Nursing Ocean Springs Hospital and then at Gulfport Memorial Hospital He retired from neonatal nursing at Gulfport Memorial in 2010 at the age of 70 was by his side for the last thirteen and a half years and Frank really loved him Frank was preceded in death by his parents He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 29 years He also leaves behind granddaughters Mindy Lepre and Samantha Gunnoe and grandsons Jacob Barnes and Nicholas Barnes We are forever grateful to Ryan Martin for his years of service to Frank He has been his wonderful caregiver and best friend during these last few years and would do anything for Frank Frank regarded him as the son he never had Visitation will be at Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m followed by the funeral procession to Biloxi National Cemetery for a 12:30 graveside service is honored to serve the family of Frank Eldridge Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home - Orange Grove Sore wrist keeps top prospect Eldridge out of Spring BreakoutMarch 16th SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Giants were without their No. 1 prospect for Saturday night’s Spring Breakout matchup against the Rangers The club announced that first baseman was scratched from the prospect showcase due to left wrist soreness an injury that has sidelined him for the last two weeks While he was unavailable to take the field Eldridge still came over to Scottsdale Stadium to cheer on a team of Giants prospects that included left-hander Carson Whisenhunt outfielder James Tibbs III and shortstop Jhonny Level “I know I’m going to sit in the dugout, but I like supporting my boys,” Eldridge said before the Giants’ 5-5 Spring Breakout tie at Scottsdale Stadium I’ve been through it all with them in the Minor Leagues so I’m just trying to put my head down and focus on getting healthy and get back out there.” Eldridge said he tweaked his wrist while taking a warmup swing and was shut down from all baseball activities when the discomfort persisted and Eldridge said he managed to resume hitting off a tee on Saturday “They’ve just been taking it easy with me,” Eldridge said I swung for the first time [since] it happened off a tee today and felt great Eldridge said he hopes to return to game action by the end of next week though he’s unsure if he’ll have enough time to ramp back up and be ready for the start of the Minor League season then I’ll hopefully start playing next week I’m not sure how that buildup will be going into the season I’m going to listen to them and go from there.” “I think they’re being pretty careful with him,” manager Bob Melvin said but we’re not taking any chances with him.” went 2-for-11 with one home run and eight strikeouts over eight Cactus League games before he was reassigned to Minor League camp last month which helped carry him all the way from Single-A San Jose to Triple-A Sacramento last season Eldridge is still focusing on getting his defense up to speed at first base, but he feels he took some significant steps forward after working with guest instructor J.T. Snow third-base coach Matt Williams and coach emeritus Ron Wotus during his brief stint in big league camp this year “I feel like I made some serious strides with them,” Eldridge said I learned a lot about what I need to put in my routine to become a good first baseman Getting into a routine where you feel like you get ready for the game and staying consistent with that will hopefully help me stay more consistent on the field in the game.” • Whisenhunt, the Giants’ No. 2 prospect gave up two runs (one earned) on four hits over three innings against the Rangers on Saturday The 24-year-old struck out four and walked two while inducing plenty of whiffs with his signature changeup “It was cool,” Whisenhunt said of his first Spring Breakout experience but getting out here and competing and then playing against a different team -- early on Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. • Rangers pitching prospects Winston Santos and Josh Stephan combined to retire the first 11 batters they faced before second baseman Diego Velasquez broke up the perfect-game bid with a two-out bunt single in the bottom of the fourth inning. • The Giants got on the board two innings later, when left fielder Lisbel Díaz drew a leadoff walk and scored on an RBI double by catcher Adrián Sugastey. Tibbs added an RBI single to cut Texas’ lead to 5-2 before the Giants rallied for three more runs in the bottom of the eighth. Velasquez kicked off the big inning with a bases-loaded single before third baseman Sabin Ceballos tied the game with a two-run double that sailed over the head of center fielder Paulino Santana. “He’s such a great player,” Eldridge said of Ceballos. “He’s just got that swag and that confidence. You can tell he knows he belongs.” FacebookEmail Box Score SAN ANTONIO – A trio of Roadrunners launched home runs as the UTSA softball team took down Tulsa in American Athletic Conference action on Senior Day The Roadrunners (21-30, 6-18 The American) took down the Golden Hurricane (20-29, 8-16 The American), as freshman Ava Eldridge (7-8) tossed all seven innings without allowing a hit until the sixth Back-to-back home runs for Moreno and Reyes in the bottom of the first afforded the squad an early lead. Another crooked number followed in the second, with Rucker knocking in sophomore Aubrie Henderson on a base knock and junior Madison Hornback charging home on a wild pitch A scoreless third followed before Davis launched one over the wall in right-center Tulsa recorded their first hit of the ballgame in the top of the sixth, but sophomore Kalee Rochinski caught the runner stealing on the next pitch to keep the basepaths clear The Golden Hurricane put a pair in scoring position in the seventh but were unable to push a run across as Eldridge sealed the 5-0 victory to wrap up the regular season with a trio of games against South Florida Luciano among those sent down to get more spring repsMarch 5th SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Giants announced their first wave of roster cuts on Wednesday morning, with first baseman and outfielder among the eight players who were sent over to the Minor League side Eldridge, who headlined MLB Pipeline’s list of Top 30 Giants prospects for 2025 made a loud statement by crushing a 450-foot home run in his spring debut against the Rangers on Feb but he finished 2-for-11 with eight strikeouts over eight exhibition games The 20-year-old slugger ended up starting only one game at designated hitter over the first two weeks of Cactus League play so the Giants felt it was best to send him down so he could get more regular playing time “It’s great that Bryce got a taste here,” manager Bob Melvin said “He’s very appreciative and had great things to say about the group and so forth and so on I’m sure we’re going to see Bryce Eldridge at some point in time in the future special assistant to the front office Ron Wotus and others “Ron Wotus will still be down there with him at times Talking to Matt Williams and [first-base coach] Mark Halberg they think he’s made significant strides since he’s been here he only got into a game one time defensively Eldridge climbed from Single-A San Jose to Triple-A Sacramento last season but Melvin said the Giants still haven’t decided where he’ll start the 2025 campaign Eldridge has appeared in only 17 games above High-A Eugene so it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him go back to Double-A Richmond and then try to force his way up from there and Wilmer Flores projected to split time at first base so they can afford to be patient with their top prospect “I know at this point in time we don’t want to rush him,” Melvin said “Once he gets it all together and feels comfortable defensively and puts up big numbers Whether it’s this year at some point in time but he moved up pretty quickly last year because of his bat.” is also learning a new position after transitioning from the infield to the outfield this spring While he’s looked fairly comfortable in left field he went 2-for-19 with a home run over nine Cactus League games and should also benefit from getting more consistent reps in the Minors but I think it was only a couple of starts,” Melvin said “We really want him to focus on going down there and playing every day and then the bat is going to start to play a little bit more.” Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball The most notable cut on the pitching side was right-hander Mason Black, who gave up five runs over 3 1/3 innings (13.50 ERA) in two Cactus League appearances this year. Black, the Giants’ No. 12 prospect was among the group of young starters who were vying for the fifth rotation spot this spring but he’s lost ground to others like Kyle Harrison Hayden Birdsong and Landen Roupp on the starting depth chart “There’s some guys ahead of him right now,” Melvin said “Once these starters start to get stretched out a little bit more the innings become a little more difficult for a guy like him We want him to go down there and get stretched out and it’s going to be performance that gets him back.” The five other players who were reassigned to Minor League camp were left-handers Raymond Burgos Miguel Del Pozo and Ethan Small and right-handers Kai-Wei Teng and Cole Waites Here’s Bryce Eldridge facing Raymond Burgos in live BP Eldridge 'itching' to make big impact at Giants campFebruary 19th SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Monday couldn’t come soon enough for Bryce Eldridge Eldridge had been working out at the Giants’ Minor League complex at Papago Park since reporting to Arizona in mid-January, but he finally got his first taste of big league camp when the club held its first full-squad workout at Scottsdale Stadium earlier this week It was only then that the Giants’ No. 1 prospect truly felt he’d arrived “They had to chain me back from this place,” Eldridge said “They want to protect me and have me healthy going into the year But I definitely was itching to get in here and get comfortable with the guys they’ve all welcomed me and treated me like I’m part of the team The 20-year-old Eldridge is the youngest player in camp this year but he’s already generating plenty of buzz following a smashing 2024 campaign that saw him race from Single-A San Jose to Triple-A Sacramento The power-hitting first baseman finished his first full professional season batting .291 with an .890 OPS and 23 home runs in 116 games across four levels which helped build his confidence ahead of his first Major League Spring Training “You’re not going to have a lot of success in this game if you don’t believe you’re the best out there,” Eldridge said “That’s just how I feel every time I go out there and Wilmer Flores penciled in at first base Eldridge isn’t expected to be in the mix for a spot on the Opening Day roster but he could be on track to break into the Majors this year especially if he continues to flash the offensive prowess that has quickly turned him into one of the most highly-touted bats in the Minors “The hitting is already way beyond a [20]-year-old,” manager Bob Melvin said “So it’s just getting him comfortable and getting him some games Let him get some at-bats and play and then go do his thing this year and push the envelope.” He’s still getting comfortable with his footwork and hands at first base but he feels he’s come a long way since entering pro ball everyone has noticed I’ve just continued to get better,” Eldridge said and we’re going to keep having growing pains But the goal is to just be steady over there and be the best I can be and help out the big league team and help out whatever team I’m on We’re just trying to hammer that down and keep getting better fundamentally and trying to slow things down there.” Eldridge has already had the opportunity to learn from Giants icon Will Clark and he’ll soon have another key resource in six-time Gold Glove winner J.T who is expected to be in camp as a guest instructor beginning on Saturday that he’s a first-base guru,” Eldridge said of Snow “That’s something I could really use in my life right now.” Eldridge is already a natural standout on the field but he’s hoping to reach even greater heights with the Giants in 2025 He should have plenty of chances to open eyes this spring as he’s likely to get some at-bats in the early goings of Cactus League play “I think the goal here is just to make a good impression with all these guys and just build relationships and leave here with these guys thinking that they need me on their team,” Eldridge said Whenever they send me back to Minor League camp or whatever the plan is for them ‘We want this guy back as soon as possible.’ That’s the goal for me.” passed away after a brave battle with a difficult illness on February 6 She was born to her loving parents Jeromy Anthony Ozdych and Leigh Cynthia Ozdych on June 4 she attended Central High School and was a part of the graduating class of 2008 she went to Tarrant County College to receive her certification to become a veterinary technician Her love of animals and dogs served her well in being a veterinarian technician Jillian was also quite fond of collecting comic books and coins and her other interests even expanded into a passionate knowledge of astronomy She also loved to challenge others by playing chess Jillian was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Edmund and Angela Ozdych and her maternal grandparents James Jefferson Nugent; her parents Jerome and Leigh Ozdych; her aunt Judie Tolbert; her uncle Steven Popeluk Jr; her sisters Tami Cox (Joshua) Rebecca Clarke (Matthew); nieces Ciara Simpson and Harper Clarke; her nephew Steven Simpson; her godparents Michelle Schifley and Zyggy Olinski and many other family and friends In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the following organizations:  https://www.aspca.org/ways-to-give https://www.fortworthzoo.org/donate Click to watch Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here a well-known farmer and life-long resident of Eldridge A service to celebrate his life will be held at 10:00 A.M Burial will follow at Davenport Memorial Park memorials may be made to the North Scott Educational Foundation Chambers Funeral Home of Eldridge is assisting the family with arrangements He grew up working on the farm with cattle His father gave him some time off from the farm to participate in sports at North Scott High School Glen was grateful for that and made the most of it and track and made good friends in those sports With all the time sports and farmwork took you might think he wouldn't have time to get in trouble One such time was when he decided to skip football practice to work on the farm The coach came out to the farm and talked with Roy about why he wasn't at practice and Roy along with the coach got him from the hog barn and made him run the three miles up to Eldridge to join practice with the coach following in his car Glen also made time for a classmate and beautiful girl Glen went to the University of Platteville with Jean by his side where he continued football and wrestling and an animal science degree With his 6’3” 250lb frame he caught the eye of some NFL scouts and got to prove to Chuck Noll holding the stopwatch his impressive 4.6 second 40-yard dash time After some time with the Steelers and then the Lions and Packers he came back home to play football with the Quad City Mohawks semi-pro team Glen turned in his gear and decided to focus on raising pigs and kids Farming was always his passion along with his family He loved showing pigs from small hometown shows to national competitions and had success with his father and family winning with cross breeding different genetic lines He believed it was important to be involved in the industry he was a part of which drove his devoted leadership and advocacy efforts with the Iowa Pork and National Pork Producers Associations He helped shape policies and practices that would ensure the sustainability and growth of the pork industry He also spent countless hours with great friends cooking pork chops at any function he could to show people the great taste of an Iowa pork chop Some spots of doing that were North Scott High School football games Glen felt strongly that it was important to be involved in things locally so he lived it by being active in several wonderful groups; the North Scott Rotary Club Glen also opened his farm to thousands of schoolchildren offering educational tours that bridged the gap between urban and rural life His ability to make farming relatable and engaging left a lasting impression on countless students and teachers which he loved and also led him to spend 5 years in Washington DC as a political appointee in the George W Bush administration with agriculture and rural affairs where he saw firsthand the slow and frustrating pace of the US Government He loved and hated politics at the same time but thought it was important to stand up for what he believed in while being deliberate to listen and understand that everybody else can have their opinion as well His lasting impression on his family and friends are his strongest attributes: strong work ethic Those left to honor his memory include his wife Neal (Erika) Keppy of Eldridge and Paul (Adva) Keppy of Philadelphia Michigan and Ila Jean (Dan) Taylor of Bouton Illinois; and many other relatives and wonderful friends Roy and Myrtle Keppy; and his infant sister Here's where Giants' top prospects will open the 2025 seasonApril 3rd With the Minor League season opening this week, here's where the Giants' Top 30 Prospects are projected to start: Triple-A Sacramento has more viable starters than it has rotation spots in Kyle Harrison and Keaton Winn who graduated from prospect status last year Slugger Eldridge could join the River Cats once his left wrist injury heals though he also could open the year at Double-A Richmond Meckler is in Sacramento's lineup and has batted .330 in his Minor League career Teams on MLB.TV and MiLB.TV Sacramento River Cats (Triple-A)Richmond Flying Squirrels (Double-A)Eugene Emeralds (High-A)San Jose Giants (Single-A) McDonald and Black did so last year and Whisenhunt Seymour and Ragsdale all could this season Harris has the stuff to climb from Double-A to the San Francisco bullpen this year The best position prospect in the 2025 international class shortstop De Jesus signed for $2,997,500 out of the Dominican Republic in January He'll make his pro debut in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League in June The Giants have brought back Eldridge slowly since he tweaked his left wrist on a swing early in Spring Training and he's still getting up to speed in extended spring training Ahuna is DHing in extended spring as he completes his rehab from Tommy John surgery last summer Oft-injured left-hander Crawford will miss the entire season after having surgery to repair a labrum tear in his shoulder last September Receive emails when new obituariesare published to our website When you have experienced the loss of a loved one, you can trust Guilford Funeral Home & The Sullivan Family to guide you through the process of honoring their life. 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Chris Eldridge and I met when I stepped off of an elevator with my bass at the International Bluegrass Music Association’s convention in 2004 The Infamous Stringdusters were forming in Nashville at the time and they needed a bass player for the jam that night and We spent the first two years of that band traveling and making music together and Chris is still one of my favorite musicians and humans A member of Punch Brothers and Mighty Poplar he’s also made a couple great records with guitarist Julian Lage and plays in a duo with his wife Kristen Andreassen Our conversation started when he arrived at my house and didn’t end until he pulled out of the driveway the next day but we’ve captured some of the best parts here for the podcast This episode was recorded live at 185 King St in Brevard Editor’s Note: The Travis Book Happy Hour is hosted by Travis Book of the GRAMMY Award-winning band The show’s focus is musical collaboration and conversation around matters of being The podcast includes highlights from Travis’s interviews and music from each live show recorded in Brevard a next-generation digital entertainment platform transforming creator representation and monetization has successfully closed a $12.8 million funding round led by Eldridge Industries This investment marks a pivotal milestone for Fixated as it accelerates its mission to revolutionize the creator economy expanding its influence across talent management Fixated has transformed digital talent representation by building long-term and expertise creators need to scale their content and navigate the complexities of the evolving digital landscape The investment from Eldridge Industries reflects the shared belief that creators play an important role in the entertainment industry as well as the immediate opportunity to build entertainment platforms that provide creators cohesive tools to create and monetize content more effectively Eldridge Industries’ media and entertainment portfolio includes investments in A24 “Talent representation in the digital space is evolving and creators need partners who can support them in multiple ways,” said Jason Wilhelm true representation is about strategic content execution so must the support systems around creators With Eldridge Industries’ investment and expertise we’re doubling down on our mission to empower creators unlock new opportunities in digital entertainment and set a higher standard for the entire industry.” Fixated represents some of the most influential digital creators “As consumer demand for creator content increases so do the opportunities to partner with talent and monetize that content in new and interesting ways,” said Carlton McMillen Managing Director and Co-Head of Research at Eldridge Capital Management “We’re excited to be partnered with Fixated as they lead this initiative to unlock these new opportunities for creators and support an evolving digital economy.” “Creators need strategic partners and people who understand the nuances of the digital creator ecosystem and platforms,” said Zach Justice founder of Dropouts Media and creator with 9 million followers “The Fixated team has an incredibly deep understanding of this business and I appreciate their support as my influence and platform have grown.” “The era of digital creators sitting at the ‘kids table’ is over,” said Zach Katz we look forward to providing creative entrepreneurs with the guidance Creators today have an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of entertainment and we’re here to ensure their success—helping them produce standout content and build impactful the partnership with Eldridge Industries allows for greater innovation and transformative opportunities for creators Fixated is a next-generation digital content studio and talent representation powerhouse uniquely designed for creators seeking to unlock their full potential Founded by a team of industry leaders with extensive experience scaling some of the world's most influential creator brands Fixated redefines how digital creators develop and distribute content and build their careers Fixated provides creators with in-house expertise and resources across content strategy This comprehensive model empowers creators to amplify their reach positioning Fixated as the essential partner for today's top digital talent Media Contacts: Eldridge IndustriesNadia Damouni, ndamouni@prosek.com646-818-9217 FixatedDawn Kamerling, dawn@thepresshouse.com 646-322-4903 Road to The Show™: Giants’ EldridgeMany 'Splash Hits' in the cards for No Bryce Eldridge was the youngest player at the Triple-A level by the end of the 2024 season.Richmond Flying SquirrelsEach week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at top Giants prospect Bryce Eldridge. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here Few prospects had a better offensive season than Giants slugger More from MLB Pipeline:• Top 100 prospects | Stats | Video | Podcast | Complete coverage The 6-foot-7, 223-pounder was originally drafted as a two-way player but gave up pitching in February following the opposite path as fellow Giants prospect Reggie Crawford Eldridge is athletic enough and certainly has the arm strength to eventually return to right field where he played exclusively in 2023 But he’ll stick at first base moving forward as he maximizes his reps at the plate The 20-year-old is able to make the most of his hulking frame with a quick left-handed stroke that generates incredible power to all fields He has a more disciplined approach than a typical all-or-nothing long ball hitter and should be able to hit for both average and power “It’s a pretty special mix of ingredients,” former San Francisco general manager Pete Putila told MLB.com in February coupled with his size and a strong history of plate discipline He’s kind of checking all the boxes for us there.” The Fairfax, Virginia, native earned the reputation as an “American Ohtani” at James Madison High School Eldridge could reach 97 mph on the mound while producing a 1.716 OPS to lead the program to a state championship He was named Virginia’s Gatorade Player of the Year batting .422 with eight homers while recording 66 punchouts in 39 2/3 innings Eldridge also had a successful tenure with USA Baseball where he starred on the 18U National Team in 2022 He led the Americans to a Gold Medal in the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup batting .316 with a tournament-best three homers and 13 RBIs while recording three scoreless innings on the mound including the final frame of the Gold Medal contest “Dick” Case Award honors as the national team’s best player MLB Pipeline ranked Eldridge as the No. 23 overall prospect The Giants took a chance on his two-way potential and selected him with the 16th pick and signed him to an above-slot Eldridge didn’t get to pitch after signing recording a .294/.400/.505 slash line with six homers and 18 RBIs over 31 games between the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League and Single-A San Jose Eldridge did not take part in any Cactus League games last spring and the Giants’ Spring Breakout game was canceled by rain He returned to San Jose for the start of the regular season and missed two weeks in April with a hamstring injury But his second California League tour lasted just 51 games – where he batted .263 with an .801 OPS and 10 homers – and he was promoted to Eugene in June Eldridge put his Northwest League dominance on hold to start at first base for the National League in the All-Star Futures Game at Globe Life Field in Arlington where he singled and scored in two at-bats The Giants promoted Eldridge twice in September He played the final nine games of Double-A Richmond’s regular season before finishing the year with Triple-A Sacramento He recorded hits in all but three of his final 17 regular season games during which he batted .265 with a .701 OPS at the two highest levels of the Minors Eldridge’s final challenge of the year came in the Arizona Fall League five extra-base hits and six RBIs in 10 games before shutting down for the year While his pitching days may be behind him, Eldridge’s decision to concentrate on his hitting development has clearly paid dividends. He took batting practice at Oracle Park when he signed last July but fell short of McCovey Cove there could be plenty of "Splash Hits" in his future there will be visitation for family and friends for Michael John Wigans We will gather at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Mike passed away at Mercy One Genesis on Friday He graduated from Newton High School in 1984 and attended the University of Iowa where he received his Doctorate in Chemical Engineering He worked in IT for the National Weather Service in Davenport John Vianney Catholic Church in Bettendorf on February 29 He was a member of H.O.G (the Harley Owners Group) especially his 1969 Camaro and his jukebox He loved spending time with his family and his dogs He was preceded in death by his grandparents Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.McGinnis-Chambers.com the UTSA softball team took down a Texas State squad that was receiving votes nationally The victory was the ‘Runners first Battle of I-35 win since the 2019 campaign and it snapped a 12-game skid against the rival Bobcats 3-15 The American) bested the Bobcats (29-12 11-4 Sun Belt) as the squads first concluded a halted game from March 26 at Bobcat Softball stadium picking it up in the top of the fifth with TXST up 7-0 as the Bobcats cemented the seven-run victory In game two, freshman Ava Eldridge (5-7) scattered four hits across a complete-game shutout for the win while Analisa Soliz (2-1) got pegged with the loss A pitchers’ duel carried into the bottom of the fifth until UTSA broke through with a Rucker double-plating Robillard The ‘Runners added to their total in the sixth before a fielder’s choice by Wick knocked in a run A wild pitch shortly after brought in Rochinski and Robillard walked ahead of a three-run bomb for Madlock that saw a 6-0 lead as they’re set to take on Charlotte in a three-game American Athletic Conference series beginning on Thursday at Daughtridge Stadium — First baseman Bryce Eldridge is the headliner in the San Francisco Giants’ minor-league system Newly converted outfielder Marco Luciano had been the top-ranked player for several prior seasons Both prospects were among the first round of cuts from the big-league roster who made his major-league debut last season but was behind others on the 40-man roster this spring was among six pitchers who will join Eldridge and Luciano as they relocate their duffel bags from major-league camp to the minor-league complex at Papago Park was invited to major-league camp for the first time so he could work with major-league coaches and be introduced to the Giants clubhouse Perhaps the Giants left the door open for him to overwhelm them with his performance but they certainly weren’t anticipating that he would be a candidate to break camp on the Opening Day roster Eldridge appeared composed and professional beyond his years and made an immediate impression with a 450-foot home run at Surprise in the Giants’ Cactus League opener But he struggled while making sporadic appearances mostly as a designated hitter in the back half of games He finished 2-for-11 with eight strikeouts and one walk in eight games; in his only appearance at first base He’ll get more game reps as a first baseman in minor-league camp “It doesn’t mean we can’t bring them back at some point in time if we feel like there’s a start for him,” Melvin said I’m sure we’re going to see Bryce Eldridge at some point in the future But he just needs some consistent at-bats.” The Giants haven’t determined where Eldridge will start the season after he rocketed through four levels last year finishing at Triple-A Sacramento after just nine games at Double-A Richmond But the Giants had Eldridge take that last step only because the Double-A season was ending and they wanted him to keep playing before sending him to the Arizona Fall League Given that Eldridge’s Double-A stint was so brief and the pitching in the Eastern League tends to make for a rigorous hitting challenge it stands to reason that Richmond would be an appropriate place for the Giants to send him to start the season The Virginia native would be playing in front of friends and family which might ease his transition against upper-level pitching Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey has said that he wants Eldridge to be well-rounded and display defensive competence before making his major-league debut But the team’s current projected roster appears light on left-handed run production If the team is scuffling while Eldridge catches fire at the plate it will make for some interesting conversations among front office staff and coaches “(Special assistant) Ron Wotus will still be down there (at Papago) with him at times and talking to (coaches) Matt Williams and Mark Hallberg they think he’s made significant strides since he’s been here.” also made a positive impression in the field while getting game experience in the outfield for the first time The converted shortstop appeared confident and took good routes while tracking fly balls But he didn’t have much timing at the plate and when you juxtaposed his at-bats with those of Jerar Encarnacion and Luis Matos it was apparent that Luciano didn’t play winter ball in the Dominican Republic Luciano was 2 for 19 (.105) with one home run three walks and five strikeouts in nine games Luciano would’ve been hard-pressed to wedge his way into consideration for at-bats in the outfield or DH to start the season Encarnacion is out of minor-league options and is pummeling the ball this spring while emerging as the club’s top DH option He can also play credibly at first base and both outfield corners Jung Hoo Lee and Mike Yastrzemski expected to start in the grass the Giants likely have one outfield spot remaining and they hope Matos will assert himself and claim a role as Yastrzemski’s platoon partner For all the mixed messaging over Luciano’s opportunities and mistakes that the previous administration made in his development Luciano’s path seems pretty clear now: Go to Triple A produce at the plate and get comfortable in the outfield “We really want him to focus on going down there and then the bat’s going to start to play a little bit more,” Melvin said “I’ve had those conversations with Marco a few times last year (to send him down) and he’s handled himself well ‘I’m going to go down there and work.’ And I think he did look forward to starting games and getting full games in as opposed to coming in a little later.” was among the first round of cuts last spring Luciano will be playing his last season with minor-league options So if he’ll have any future in the Giants organization he’ll probably have to establish himself at some point in 2025 So were five other NRI pitchers: right-hander Kai-Wei Teng left-hander Miguel Del Pozo and left-hander Ethan Small The most spirited competition this spring has been for the No 5 starter and as many as three spots in the bullpen The Giants may keep as many as two NRIs who remain in camp with veteran right-hander Lou Trivino and left-hander Enny Romero currently at the front of the line It’s a comment on the Giants’ pitching depth that they sent down Black someone they debuted out of necessity last season but was clearly behind a crop of pitchers that includes Landen Roupp “You want him to go down there and get stretched out,” Melvin said “He’s been in the big leagues before and it’s going to be performance that gets him back Sometimes the (velocity) is all over the place sometimes the command can be a little bit off for him But we’ve seen him pitch well in games and there have been times that he hasn’t pitched well (Top photo of Bryce Eldridge: Norm Hall / Getty Images) he was the son of the late Joleene Zelma Payne and John Tipton Eldridge and was also preceded in death by his sister JT was the proud owner of Stage One Lighting where his talent and expertise illuminated countless events His passion for lighting design also brought him to the Old Towne Civic Center where he worked tirelessly to ensure every performance shone brightly JT’s artistry and technical skill left an lasting mark on the local entertainment scene JT took on maintenance and renovation projects for Denny's Restaurant chains a simple pleasure that brought him joy during his busy days JT had an uncanny comfort with heights—a trait that was both a necessity for his work and His willingness to climb to great heights was a testament to his determination and adventurous spirit More than his professional accomplishments JT will be remembered for his kind heart and unwavering loyalty to his friends he was a pillar of support for anyone in need JT’s legacy is one of light—both in the brilliance he brought to his work and the warmth he shared with those who knew him A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m Interment will be private in Southlawn Memorial Park Online condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com E Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory - Colonial Heights passed away peacefully at his daughters home on January 24 Kentucky to the late Lonnie and Golda (Smith) Eldridge He had been a resident of Shelby since moving North from KY in 1968 he immediately found employment with Copperweld Steel Tubing Company and remained there as an overhead crane operator for 31 years Billy had a passion for all things with motors One of his biggest pride and joy in life was his restored 1951 Chevy that he would drive around in with beaming happiness He loved to enter his car in any local car show that he could showcasing all the time and effort that he put into cleaning continuing to ride his Harley astonishingly until the age of 76 Cruising locally and on long rides with his friends to Kentucky and Tennessee Billy was known for being a generous and kind man that did not know a stranger He looked forward to his morning coffee with his friends for years at McDonalds.  and Randy (Marie) Brown of Mansfield; eight grandchildren Shane (Nicole) Gearheart; 15 great-grandchildren; brother Bobby Joe (Sandy) Eldridge of Shelby; three sisters Ruth Adkins of KY and Lahoma Ison of KY; as well as numerous nieces Linda Eldridge; son Billy Dewayne Eldridge and his wife Toni Marie Eldridge; two sisters Ruby Keith and Monnie; four brothers-in-law Junior Keith Friends and family may visit Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory on Wednesday Services will immediately follow at the funeral home at 2:00 PM Pastor James Robinson will officiate with interment held in Oakland Cemetery in Shelby memorial contributions may be made to the Richland County Humane Society at 3025 Park Avenue West Humane Society of Richland County3025 Park Ave West, Mansfield OH 44906Tel: 1-419-774-4795Web: http://www.adoptourstrays.com/ His celebration of life service will be held at 10:00 A.M at the Eldridge Family Funeral Home in Primghar with Pastor John Adams “Amazing Grace” – George Jones “I Was There To Hear Your Borning Cry” – Shelbey Picek “Simple Man” – Leonard Skynard the son of Kenneth and Marlene (Dagel) Stevens was born on May 19 graduating from Primghar High School in 1978 He was united in marriage to Julie Giese on December 11 He worked at Wal-Mart in Spencer as a receiving manager After his retirement he worked as a meat processor for the Remsen Locker and for Friedrichsen Locker in Sutherland Kelly passed away at Sanford Sheldon Medical Center in Sheldon reaching the age of 64 years Kelly enjoyed music as he was in two bands He also enjoyed bass fishing and working in his yard Matt (Carrissa Wemme) Stevens and Derek Stevens; granddaughter Charla Nelson and Shelli (Tom) Raymond; also other relatives and friends Kelly was preceded in death by his parents Sign up to receive our weekly Baseball Traveler newsletter to stay updated on Minor League Baseball business and culture We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money The family of Dorothy "Dottie" Eldridge created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Available by phone 24/7 (513) 897-5966 Copyright © 2025 Stubbs-Conner Funeral Home & Cremation Services assistant coach for the Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball team giving pointers to an Iowa player during a game against New Hampshire on Dec The old playground basketball game Around the World could be compared to the hoops career of Dorchester native Courtney Eldridge who traveled across the globe with a basketball in hand before finally finding a home as an assistant coach for the University of Iowa men’s basketball team The 44-year-old Eldridge started his journey on the courts of Codman Square and Fields Corner then played high school ball at Thayer Academy before taking his game to Division 1 University of North Carolina-Greensboro A long professional career overseas followed in countries like Turkey and Italy until he exchanged his sneakers for a spot on the sidelines and worked his way up the ranks in Iowa where he is now an assistant coach with the university’s Hawkeyes and living in Iowa City with his wife Aisha and their four children Dorchester is never out of mind for Eldridge “I still get back there every now and then to visit my mom; she still lives on Florida Street And the courts he grew up on still figure prominently in the formation of his game and his life “I really learned how to play and got my love for basketball at the courts in Town Field at Fields Corner,” he said “That’s where the love of the game started Being a young kid and watching the older guys come down – at that time there were high school stars coming out…You had to win to stay on and that built that winning mentality at a young age He also played at the Perkins Community Center and travelled with a team that represented Boston playing in national tournaments under coaches like Leo Papile and others and “broadening his horizons beyond the confines of Boston.” the game of basketball beckoned to him as he looked at old news clippings about his father Alex died when Courtney was only 17 days old of cardiomyopathy similar to the cardiac arrest that later claimed the life of Celtics star Reggie Lewis Eldridge noted that there is an award in his father’s name given to a UMass player every year But instead of following his father to Amherst When a coaching change took place that year and the synergy that developed between them changed the course of Eldridge’s playing and coaching career “Coach McCaffrey instilled a confidence in me and challenged me to see the game in a different light,” he said “We developed a rapport and relationship that has gone on to this day some 26 years later.” He left Greensboro with a degree in business administration and as a top ten all-time scorer and leader in assists But he wasn’t yet ready to put his sneakers aside Ahead lay a fruitful 12-year career overseas something that he said “isn’t for everybody “Getting paid to play basketball was something I dreamed about and I took great pride in the international exposure,” he said “At the time you don’t think as much of it but reflecting on it now I’m proud of playing as long as I did and at that level I was a 5-feet-10 guard and there were millions of others like me Being different involved many things that now make him an effective coach intangibles like always being aware of the time and score or who has four fouls and needs to be pressed to foul them out of the game he started coaching at East Boston High School McCaffrey and his Iowa team were in New York playing in the NCAA Tournament and he got an invite to come “watch film” with them he was invited to be McCaffrey’s guest at the Final Four in Houston he was offered the video coordinator job with the Hawkeyes Now one of three assistant coaches at Iowa player development and in-game assistance to McCaffrey “It’s a lot of work but there’s nothing else I’d rather be doing,” he said “The risk-reward is great…Seeing the growth and success of players coming through the program and going across the stage with their degree is a special experience.” with players reporting in June for summer workouts before school starts in August with the first game of the season but eight weeks away the last game would be in late March or early April they are in the thick of the Big 10 conference season and his focus is on player development and scouting games “I have five or six conference teams that when we play them coaching the scout team as if they’re the other team’s players,” he said “Two days before a game I’m the scout team’s head coach and meeting with Fran and the staff and letting them know what that team does in their game plan I’m Coach McCaffrey’s eyes and ears for that team.” Iowa’s record was 14-11 as of Monday this week with a recent road win over Rutgers and a loss to nationally ranked Maryland Eldridge has been invited to Silver Waves Media Elite 75 Future Head Coach Power Lunch during the NCAA Final Four where athletic directors and head coaches will meet with promising assistant coaches “Hopefully my next step is running my own program,” he said “It’s a goal of mine to be a head coach when the time comes I’m looking forward to that day and if that day does not come I look forward to being the best assistant coach I can be “It all just shows that people from Dorchester “I’m from the same neighborhood and made it here seizing some great opportunities and so can they.” Download this week's Reporter print issue or subscribe today to "Dorchester's Hometown Weekly Newspaper!" 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Just $60 for 52 Issues in the continental US SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS 7:04 AM | Updated: 7:18 am BY FRANKIE CARTOSCELLI and San Francisco Giants prospect Bryce Eldrige is already turning heads in Arizona the 16th overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft out of Madison High School in Virginia and the Giants’ top prospect (#24 in all of baseball) drilled a mammoth home run during Saturday’s Cactus League action in Surprise The 20-year-old first baseman sent an 0-2 fastball to dead-center–450 feet at that–in what was San Francisco’s exclamation point on a Spring-opening win over the Texas Rangers Bryce Eldridge hit a 450-foot homer to center in his first spring training game 👀 pic.twitter.com/y3l2B6SlHI — Alex Pavlovic (@PavlovicNBCS) February 22, 2025 After a red-hot year that saw Bryce Eldridge hit .293 with 23 home runs and 90 RBI to go along with a .903 OPS over three levels of minor league baseball (A San Francisco felt it was worth giving Eldridge another week of action following the conclusion of the AA regular season Eldridge finished the 2024 season with AAA Sacramento where he went eight-for-31 (.258) over eight appearances It’s not a secret that Eldridge is on the fast track to the majors and with the Giants opting to pass on pursuing free agent star first baseman Pete Alongo during the offseason the position could be there for Eldrige’s taking by the end of this season and Wilmer Flores will split time between first and the designated hitter spot as Eldrige begins the season in the minors but it wouldn’t be surprising to see the prospect make his debut sooner than later After missing the bulk of his MLB rookie season due to a shoulder injury San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee is looking forward to a big season in 2025 Giants manager Bob Melvin has high expectations for the 26-year-old centerfielder as the second-year skipper recently revealed that the team is “toying with the idea” of batting Lee third in the lineup a high-contact hitter during his time in the KBO (383 walks against 304 strikeouts) would be slotted in behind leadoff hitter LaMonte Wade Jr and shortstop Willy Adames–San Francisco’s prized free agent signing from this offseason Melvin: Jung Hoo Lee could bat 3rd in lineup this year Thank you for reading SactownSports.com. Follow us on Twitter and Google News, and subscribe to our YouTube channel Follow @FCartoscelli3 — The San Francisco Giants took the field for their Cactus League exhibition opener Saturday it was like ripping the paper off a birthday present It was a new beginning for center fielder Jung Hoo Lee who was limited to 37 games last season because of a dislocated shoulder and felt like a kept man all winter while waiting to swing the bat He lined a 105 mph single on the first competitive pitch thrown to him And for newly converted left fielder Marco Luciano who is learning to cope with life’s unexpected bounces and comfortably played a carom off the wall who was coming off his second Tommy John surgery and facing hitters for the first time in 17 months And for 34-year-old left-hander Enny Romero who didn’t resemble a pitcher appearing in his first major-league exhibition game since 2021 who made an impression on his new club while hitting a home run against his old one a few weeks after it had designated him for assignment Huff even helped Roupp flip a count when he successfully ordered up the first strike-zone challenge by a Giant under the experimental replay system the league is testing out this spring There were storylines and intriguing moments wherever you looked during the Giants’ 6-1 victory at Surprise Stadium Then 20-year-old Bryce Eldridge took a swing at an 0-2 pitch in the ninth inning “That was such a cool moment,” said Eldridge 450-foot home run left the bat at 110 mph and landed most of the way up the grass berm beyond the center-field fence my agent — and I can’t wait to check my phone and see what my dad and brother are saying The home run was a heaping scoop of coal for the hype train The Giants have had other highly anticipated hitting prospects in recent years But none of them moved through the minors quite like Eldridge did last season carried themselves with as much youthful self-assurance or met the description of “star player in the making.” Eldridge boarded the bus to Surprise as an extra guy and got two late at-bats as a designated hitter He might already be causing club officials to rethink his place in camp It’s still the longest of shots that he’d make the Opening Day roster especially with the work he needs to do as a first baseman But the Giants’ projected roster appears light on left-handed run producers and bereft of lefty options to start at designated hitter Even if the Giants were to get first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr they’d be putting a right-handed hitter like Wilmer Flores at first base Here is what the Giants will calibrate while watching Eldridge this spring: not whether they’ll turn to him this season but how soon he certainly looks very calm,” Giants manager Bob Melvin said someone might just try to put it into play And he hits it 40 feet over the center-field fence We’ve seen a lot of that in his at-bats and in (batting practice) He just looks very hitter-ish all the time It’s nice that he gets off to a good start Eldridge struck out looking in his first at-bat and was down two quick strikes in his second trip He acknowledged that he let the game get too fast shorten up with two strikes and put it in play That’s what happens when he shortens up with two strikes [image or embed] — Andrew Vargha (@andrewvargha.bsky.social) February 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM “I honestly blacked out for that whole thing,” Eldridge said and he was acting like he was going to catch it “I’m just trying to get comfortable in the box here the time in the upper levels was kind of short last year just to get comfortable against this level of pitching will be big And I’ve been feeling good at first (base) As Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area noted the Giants had just one home run last season that traveled 450-plus feet and left the bat at 110 mph or greater And it took Eldridge just two exhibition at-bats to equal it but swing mode didn’t serve him so well in his next two at-bats He uncharacteristically swung through a couple of pitches he hit the dirt while trying to check his swing on a strikeout But some of that was predictable given how eager Lee was to return The best sign of the day might have been the lack of hesitation when Lee raced to the wall looked over his left shoulder and hauled in Evan Carter’s drive just short of the warning track ‘Slow down,’ but he doesn’t have that in him,” Melvin said Lee said he could sense the excitement from teammates who were eager to welcome him back “It’s making me play baseball with more joy for sure,” Lee said through Korean interpreter Justin Han Melvin revealed his rotation for the first handful of exhibition games and Justin Verlander will start a home split squad Monday Robbie Ray and Jordan Hicks will get the ball the following two days The setup couldn’t be clearer: The Giants are planning for Verlander to open as their No and Hicks will pitch the series opener at Houston That alignment also would make Verlander on turn for the Giants’ home opener April 4 against the Seattle Mariners That’s certainly one way to build added excitement for the return of baseball to 24 Willie Mays Plaza Almost every relief inning for the Giants on Saturday was notable for one reason or another a 27-year-old right-hander who has reached the upper minors in four organizations but is still seeking his major-league debut hit 101.7 mph while striking out two in a scoreless inning Right-hander Kai-Wei Teng also hit his spots in a scoreless inning Teng made his major-league debut last season but otherwise endured a miserable year in which he gave up 12 runs in 11 major-league innings posted an 8.60 ERA for Triple-A Sacramento and was designated for assignment re-signed a minor-league contract with the Giants and was ready to go anywhere for answers Teng asked fellow reliever Spencer Bivens where he trained to put himself on the map last season When the answer was Tread Athletics in suburban Charlotte The Taiwanese native lost 15 pounds and cleaned up his mechanics and his two-seam fastball velocity Saturday was 2 mph above his average last season But his best opportunity might end up being with the Giants now that backup catcher Tom Murphy is expected to be out for at least a few weeks after an MRI exam showed a strained oblique If Murphy isn’t the backup to Patrick Bailey then the Giants have a choice between Max Stassi and Huff who bring different strengths to the table Stassi is viewed as a solid receiver and game caller Huff displayed it with a 400-foot shot in his first at-bat and as he trotted down the first-base line he was within earshot of his former teammates But the voice he picked out belonged to his former manager Bruce Bochy nicknamed Huff “Herman Munster” after the 1950s TV character who tried out for the Dodgers and hit comically powerful home runs in a memorable episode Bochy pumped his arms while pantomiming the Herman Munster trot Credit Giants media relations professional Mike Passanisi for his attention to detail Passanisi made sure the game operations crew in Surprise was aware that the Giants’ travel roster had two players wearing No 88 — Eldridge and minor-league infielder Sabin Ceballos — and that’s important information for more than the public address announcer this spring while the league experiments with the strike zone challenge system The strike zone used in replay challenges is correlated with a batter’s officially recorded measurements with 53 percent of their height forming the top of the zone and 27 percent of their height forming the bottom of the zone any favors to step to the plate with 6-foot-7 Eldridge’s strike zone Eldridge said he didn’t have such a great experience with the automatic strike zone at the end of last season when he finished with eight games at Triple-A Sacramento That’s because he was a late addition and there weren’t any official measurements on file “I kind of got screwed over last year,” Eldridge said “I had a few sketchy calls that I didn’t think were pretty accurate.” Things went much better in the Arizona Fall League when Eldridge had official measurements on file but I think they should have it in every level,” the 20-year-old slugging prospect said “There are a lot of calls that could affect the game And I think if you have a system that seems 100 percent accurate from the eye test I think it’s definitely worth putting it in the big leagues to Phillip “Ricky” and Amy (DeFor) Riley in Arlington He graduated from Austin High School in 2011 and went on to attend Riverland Community College Elijah was a talented artist and worked as a server for various places in Austin He was a faithful Christian man who most recently was attending Rochester Assembly From an early age Eli was a part of the Austin arts community His debut Austin performance was with Summerset Theater as a street urchin in the play Oliver at Riverland College He was a part of the children’s matchbox theater and many other school and community performances He started dancing at age 10 at Acclaim Studio of dance where he went on to become an instructor formed a dance crew that auditioned for America’s Got Talent and they performed for several years in the area Along with theater and dance he had a passion for music and was a gifted lyricist Under the stage name “Rhymz” he went on tour across the country writing and performing his own music he collaborated with many local artists and even helped create a rap group called “A.O.K.”  He spent many Thanksgivings at Salvation Army went to Haiti after an earthquake with Faith church laid sandbags during the 2008 Austin flood and handed water to runners at the Hog Jog for several summers He packed Christmas boxes and meals to send overseas and during covid he volunteered with Meals on Wheels in Austin In so many more ways Eli quietly served those he loved and he loved to have deep discussions and debates He valued directness and was a natural leader and protector Eli did not think of himself as having many friends because he made them family Phillip (Jessica Wojtalewicz) Riley of Byron and Luke (Jenna Montonye) Sager; his grandma He was preceded in death by his maternal papa A funeral service for Elijah will be held at 10:30 a.m The visitation will take place from 2:00-6:00 p.m at Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Austin and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday memorials are preferred to the family to assist with the cost of the funeral Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes are assisting the family with arrangements SAN FRANCISCO -- ’s tremendous season just got even more impressive After a nine-game stint at Double-A Richmond, Eldridge is heading to Triple-A Sacramento to finish the regular season, marking the third level the Giants’ No. 1 prospect has climbed this year Eldridge’s latest promotion, which was first reported by ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel on Friday night (when the Giants lost, 5-0 will make the 19-year-old first baseman the youngest player at the Triple-A level Selected with the 16th overall pick of the 2023 MLB Draft Eldridge put himself on the fast track after slashing .294/.376/.535 with 23 home runs and 90 RBIs over 108 games between Single-A San Jose High-A Eugene and Double-A Richmond this year “Dude rakes,” right-hander Hayden Birdsong said The 6-foot-7 Eldridge became the youngest player in Flying Squirrels history when he made his Double-A debut on Sept though he managed to hold his own in the Eastern League batting .270 (10-for-37) with one home run over nine games With the Double-A season coming to close on Sunday the Giants decided to get Eldridge another week of at-bats by sending him to Sacramento where he’ll have a chance to keep playing until the River Cats’ season finale on Sept Eldridge, ranked by MLB Pipeline at No. 50 overall is also expected to be among the Giants prospects who will see action in the Arizona Fall League next month which should give the teen slugger more opportunities to face advanced pitching and refine his defense at first base Eldridge could be primed to break into the Majors next year and become the first 20-year-old to debut for San Francisco since Madison Bumgarner in 2009 His emergence could ultimately solve the Giants’ current power void at first base where they entered Friday tied for 28th in the Majors with 12 home runs this season has logged an excellent .394 on-base percentage this year Wilmer Flores was expected to serve as Wade’s platoon partner at first but he batted only .206 with a .595 OPS and four homers -- all of which were the lowest marks of his career -- before undergoing season-ending right knee surgery last month Paul Goldschmidt and Christian Walker will be among the power hitters available in free agency this offseason but the Giants could refrain from seeking out external upgrades to leave a path open for Eldridge to establish himself as their first baseman of the future The Giants certainly could have used more thump in their lineup on Friday as they were shut out for the second straight night San Francisco collected only four hits against San Diego right-hander Dylan Cease and saw their best scoring opportunity fizzle when Fernando Tatis Jr and Jake Cronenworth executed a perfect relay throw to nail Heliot Ramos at the plate to end the bottom of the sixth “We haven’t done a whole lot,” manager Bob Melvin said even if we don’t do much off a starter to make a push at the end Ohio – Bryce Eldridge hit a solo homer in his first at-bat of the season but it was the only run of the game for the Richmond Flying Squrirels in a 5-1 loss against the Akron RubberDucks at Canal Park Ohio – Bryce Eldridge hit a solo homer in his first at-bat of the season but it was the only run of the game for the Richmond Flying Squrirels in a 5-1 loss against the Akron RubberDucks at Canal Park The Flying Squirrels (4-12) were held to three hits by the RubberDucks (10-6) WELCOME BACK BRYCE ELDRIDGE 💪💪💪GO CRAZY pic.twitter.com/ebCC9YlbVl After being reinstated from the injured list earlier in the afternoon Eldridge led off the top of the second inning with a solo homer to tie the score but the Richmond offense was held without another hit until the ninth inning The RubberDucks opened the scoring with a two-out RBI single by Kahlil Watson in the first against Flying Squirrels starter Joe Whitman (Loss who allowed three runs over four innings in his return to his hometown of Akron Akron took the lead in the bottom of the second on a run-scoring groundout by Jake Fox Travis Bazzana hit an RBI single and later scored on a sacrifice fly by Watson to open a 4-1 lead Joe Lampe padded Akron’s lead to 5-1 in the eighth with an RBI single Braxton Roxby gets the reigning No. 1 overall pick to punch out the side in order in the sixth 😤 pic.twitter.com/mOBQH2nzNU Richmond reliever Braxton Roxby struck out five batters over two scoreless innings Relievers Jake Miller and Zane Morehouse covered the final nine outs The Flying Squirrels and RubberDucks continue the series on Wednesday night at Canal Park 4.73) will start for Richmond countered by Akron right-hander Austin Peterson (1-0 Following the road trip, the Flying Squirrels host the Somerset Patriots, Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, from April 29-May 4 at The Diamond. Tickets are on sale online at SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets by phone at 804-359-FUNN (3866) or in person at the Flying Squirrels ticket office Mississippi; he was the 18th of 19 children born to Allie and Ernest Eldridge Aubrey was an industrial insulator and project supervisor for over 40 years He was a 32nd Degree Master Mason of the Scottish Rite Family was of the greatest importance to Aubrey and he cherished time spent with all family members He was known as “A Jack of all trades and Master of most”; always willing to help friends and family Aubrey enjoyed exploring historic locations; these car trips involved taking the back roads to really appreciate the scenery He will be remembered for his hard work and unwavering dedication to his family.  Tisha Eldridge Cuirea of New Orleans; grandchildren Harris and Carl; and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 52 years Doris Davidson Eldridge; and fifteen siblings.  A Memorial Service celebrating Aubrey’s life will be held at 1PM at Johnson Funeral Home in Sulphur with a gathering of friends and family from 12Pm – 1PM.  Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net