:Hunter Greene (baseball)

Greene was born on August 6, 1999, in Los Angeles, California.{{cite web |title=Hunter Greene Stats, Fantasy & News |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/hunter-greene-668881 |website=MLB.com |publisher=MLB Advanced Media |access-date=April 17, 2022 |archive-date=April 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411214104/https://www.mlb.com/player/hunter-greene-668881 |url-status=live }} His mother Senta worked as an educational consultant, while his father Russell worked as a private investigator for Johnnie Cochran.{{cite magazine |last=Jenkins |first=Lee |title=Hunter Greene is the star baseball needs. First he has to graduate high school |url=https://www.si.com/mlb/2017/04/24/hunter-greene-mlb-draft#gid=ci025538bc30052580&pid=1970-tom-mcmillen |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=April 24, 2017 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |archive-date=April 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412152750/https://www.si.com/mlb/2017/04/24/hunter-greene-mlb-draft#gid=ci025538bc30052580&pid=1970-tom-mcmillen |url-status=live }} In 2007, when he was seven years old, he joined the Major League Baseball Urban Youth Academy in Compton, California. Greene learned how to pitch at the instructional facility and appeared in several youth showcase events hosted by Major League Baseball (MLB),{{cite news |last=Footer |first=Alyson |title=Greene's MLB debut 15 years in the making |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/hunter-greene-s-journey-to-the-major-leagues |work=MLB.com |publisher=MLB Advanced Media |date=April 9, 2022 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |archive-date=April 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413205255/https://www.mlb.com/news/hunter-greene-s-journey-to-the-major-leagues |url-status=live }} such as the Junior Home Run Derby at the 2016 MLB All-Star Game at Petco Park.{{cite news |last=Lee |first=Joon |title=Hunter Greene Is Not the LeBron of Baseball. He Wants to Be Something More |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2718635-hunter-greene-is-not-the-lebron-of-baseball-marcus-stroman-mlb |work=Bleacher Report |date=July 5, 2017 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |archive-date=November 9, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109033914/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2718635-hunter-greene-is-not-the-lebron-of-baseball-marcus-stroman-mlb |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last=Sondheimer |first=Eric |title=Notre Dame pitcher and slugger Hunter Greene is a teenage star in the making |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-hunter-greene-sondheimer-20170220-story.html |work=Los Angeles Times |date=February 20, 2017 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |url-access=limited |archive-date=April 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418012709/https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-hunter-greene-sondheimer-20170220-story.html |url-status=live }}

At Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, Greene played shortstop when he was not pitching.{{cite news |last=Sondheimer |first=Eric |title=Baseball: The Hunter Greene Factor |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-vi-baseball-the-hunter-greene-factor-20150503-story.html |work=Los Angeles Times |date=May 3, 2015 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |url-access=limited |archive-date=April 2, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402195746/https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-vi-baseball-the-hunter-greene-factor-20150503-story.html |url-status=live }} His fastball velocity was at {{convert|93|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} during his freshman season, and by his senior year, he was pitching up to {{convert|102|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}. Over four high school baseball seasons, Greene had a career 1.62 earned run average (ERA) in {{frac|121|1|3}} innings pitched, striking out over 30 percent of the batters he faced.{{cite news |last=Walker |first=Jim |title=Reds hit bull's-eye after targeting Greene for their No. 1 pick |url=https://www.irontontribune.com/2017/06/14/reds-hit-bulls-eye-after-targeting-greene-for-their-no-1-pick/ |work=Ironton Tribune |date=June 14, 2017 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |archive-date=August 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210809001756/https://www.irontontribune.com/2017/06/14/reds-hit-bulls-eye-after-targeting-greene-for-their-no-1-pick/ |url-status=live }} This included a senior season in which he had a 3–0 win–loss record and 0.75 ERA in five appearances, striking out 43 batters and walking four in 28 innings. Offensively, Greene batted .324 with six home runs, 28 runs batted in (RBI), six doubles, two triples, 23 runs scored, a .374 on-base percentage, and a .598 slugging percentage.{{cite news |last=McCoy |first=Hal |title=Padres put it to Arroyo, Reds |url=https://www.journal-news.com/blog/cincinnati-reds/padres-put-arroyo-reds/qJoMZqNCWrX1TZbncUli2L/ |work=Journal-News |date=June 12, 2017 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |archive-date=April 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418012610/https://www.journal-news.com/blog/cincinnati-reds/padres-put-arroyo-reds/qJoMZqNCWrX1TZbncUli2L/ |url-status=live }} In April 2017, Greene became the 13th high school athlete to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated, and the first high school baseball player since Bryce Harper in 2009.{{cite magazine |title=14 Times Sports Illustrated Proclaimed a High School Athlete the Next Big Thing |url=https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2017/04/25/sports-illustrated-high-school-player-covers#gid=ci025538bc30052580&pid=1966-rick-mount |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=April 25, 2017 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |archive-date=November 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211122173312/https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2017/04/25/sports-illustrated-high-school-player-covers#gid=ci025538bc30052580&pid=1966-rick-mount |url-status=live }}

Despite media projections that Greene would be the first overall pick in the 2017 MLB draft,{{cite news |last=Sondheimer |first=Eric |title=Hunter Greene could be done pitching this season |url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-high-school-sports-updates-hunter-greene-could-be-done-pitching-1492540873-htmlstory.html |work=Los Angeles Times |date=April 18, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170424092430/http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-high-school-sports-updates-hunter-greene-could-be-done-pitching-1492540873-htmlstory.html |archive-date=April 24, 2017 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |url-access=limited}}{{cite news |title=Potential No. 1 MLB pick Hunter Greene hopes to inspire young African-American players |url=https://usatodayhss.com/2017/hunter-greene-all-usa-baseball-draft-little-league |work=USA Today |date=March 17, 2017 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |archive-date=November 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112034655/https://usatodayhss.com/2017/hunter-greene-all-usa-baseball-draft-little-league |url-status=live }} the Minnesota Twins selected Royce Lewis,{{cite news |last=Waszak Jr. |first=Dennis |title=Royce Lewis picked by Minnesota Twins as No. 1 overall pick in 2017 MLB draft |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2017/06/12/2017-mlb-draft-royce-lewis/ |work=The Denver Post |date=June 12, 2017 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |url-access=limited |archive-date=September 5, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905134841/http://www.denverpost.com/2017/06/12/2017-mlb-draft-royce-lewis/ |url-status=live }} and Greene was instead taken second overall by the Cincinnati Reds.{{cite news |last=Sheldon |first=Mark |title=Reds take star HS RHP Greene at No. 2 |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/reds-select-hunter-greene-no-2-in-2017-draft-c235992690 |work=MLB.com |publisher=MLB Advanced Media |date=June 12, 2017 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |archive-date=September 22, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200922173222/https://www.mlb.com/news/reds-select-hunter-greene-no-2-in-2017-draft-c235992690 |url-status=live }} Greene, who had been committed to play college baseball for the UCLA Bruins since he was a freshman in high school,{{cite news |last=Sondheimer |first=Eric |title=Baseball: Sherman Oaks Notre Dame Freshman Hunter Greene commits to UCLA |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-vi-baseball-sherman-oaks-notre-dame-freshman-hunter-greene-commits-to-ucla-20140131-story.html |work=Los Angeles Times |date=January 31, 2014 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |url-access=limited |archive-date=April 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418012610/https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-vi-baseball-sherman-oaks-notre-dame-freshman-hunter-greene-commits-to-ucla-20140131-story.html |url-status=live }} ultimately agreed to a professional contract with the Reds only a few minutes before the 2 p.m. (PDT) signing deadline on July 7. His $7.23 million signing bonus was the highest of any player since the draft slot system was overhauled in 2012 and the highest of any player since Gerrit Cole signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2011 for $8 million. Once he signed with the Reds, Greene was assigned to the Billings Mustangs, their farm system team in the Rookie-level Pioneer League.{{cite news |last=Sondheimer |first=Eric |title=Hunter Greene has reached agreement with Cincinnati Reds for $7.23 million |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-hunter-greene-20170707-story.html?_amp=true |work=Los Angeles Times |date=July 7, 2017 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |url-access=limited |archive-date=April 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418012611/https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-hunter-greene-20170707-story.html?_amp=true |url-status=live }} Primarily used as a pitcher, Greene also saw time as a designated hitter on days when he did not pitch.{{cite news |last=Buchanan |first=Zach |title=Reds sign top pick Hunter Grenee |url=https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2017/07/07/cincinnati-reds-come-deal-hunter-greene/458616001/ |work=Cincinnati Enquirer |date=July 7, 2017 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |url-access=limited |archive-date=April 13, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413023927/https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2017/07/07/cincinnati-reds-come-deal-hunter-greene/458616001/ |url-status=live }} He started in three games for the Mustangs, going 0–1 with a 12.46 ERA in the process while striking out six batters in {{frac|4|1|3}} innings. At the plate, he batted .233 with three RBI in 30 at bats across 10 games.{{cite web |title=Hunter Greene Minor Leagues Statistics & History |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=greene000hun |website=Baseball-Reference.com |access-date=April 17, 2022 |archive-date=April 10, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220410054246/https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=greene000hun |url-status=live }}

Greene had difficulty adjusting to the older, more experienced hitters he faced in the Midwest League: in his first five starts, his ERA was 13.97, and opposing hitters batted .420 against him. He improved with coaching, however, with a nine-game stretch in which he pitched to a 2.78 ERA and struck out 54 batters in {{frac|45|1|3}} innings before pitching in the 2018 All-Star Futures Game.{{cite news |last=Gardner |first=Steve |title=Hunter Greene, 18, showcases 102-mph heat – and his growing pains – at Futures Game |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/allstar/2018/07/15/futures-game-hunter-greene/786779002/ |work=USA Today |date=July 15, 2018 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |archive-date=July 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210712113922/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/allstar/2018/07/15/futures-game-hunter-greene/786779002/ |url-status=live }} Greene's 2018 season came to an end at the start of August when he sprained the ulnar collateral ligament of his right elbow. He made 18 starts for Dayton before the injury, during which he went 3–7 with a 4.48 ERA and 89 strikeouts.{{cite news |last=Melnick |first=Kyle |title=Reds prospect Hunter Greene has UCL sprain |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/reds-prospect-hunter-greene-has-ucl-sprain-c288723820 |work=MLB.com |publisher=MLB Advanced Media |date=August 3, 2018 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |archive-date=June 24, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190624165407/https://www.mlb.com/news/reds-prospect-hunter-greene-has-ucl-sprain-c288723820 |url-status=live }} The Reds medical staff had hoped that the injury would improve through nonsurgical rehabilitation, but in March 2019, Greene suffered a setback, and he underwent Tommy John surgery to repair the ligament.{{cite news |last1=Fay |first1=John |last2=Nightengale |first2=Bobby |title=Reds top pitching prospect Hunter Greene to have Tommy John surgery |url=https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2019/04/01/hunter-greene-injury-reds-prospect-have-tommy-john-surgery/3338413002/ |work=Cincinnati Enquirer |date=April 1, 2019 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |url-access=limited |archive-date=May 14, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514053251/https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2019/04/01/hunter-greene-injury-reds-prospect-have-tommy-john-surgery/3338413002/ |url-status=live }}

Greene, like other MLB prospects, did not pitch in 2020 either, as the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of the Minor League Baseball season.{{cite news |last=Castillo |first=Jorge |title=Things are looking up for Hunter Greene, just as he envisioned |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2022-04-14/hunter-greene-cincinnati-reds-major-league-debut-jackie-robinson-dodger-stadium |work=Los Angeles Times |date=April 14, 2022 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |url-access=limited |archive-date=April 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418012612/https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2022-04-14/hunter-greene-cincinnati-reds-major-league-debut-jackie-robinson-dodger-stadium |url-status=live }} When he returned to professional baseball in 2021, he was assigned to the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts of the Southern League.{{cite news |last=Paschall |first=David |title=Top Reds prospects Nick Lodolo, Hunter Greene to begin season with Lookouts |url=https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/sports/mlblookouts/story/2021/may/01/top-reds-prospects-lodolo-greene-begseasclass/546149/#/questions/3288588 |work=Chattanooga Times Free Press |date=May 1, 2021 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |archive-date=May 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506225539/https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/sports/mlblookouts/story/2021/may/01/top-reds-prospects-lodolo-greene-begseasclass/546149/#/questions/3288588 |url-status=live }} He made seven starts there, during which he went 5–0 with a 1.98 ERA and struck out 60 batters in 41 innings, before receiving a promotion to the Triple-A Louisville Bats on June 15.{{cite news |last=Jablonski |first=David |title=Reds promote Hunter Greene to Triple-A |url=https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/reds-promote-hunter-greene-to-triple-a/6CTMRFBBGVGT5A2WGUXPBCP5PU/ |work=Dayton Daily News |date=June 15, 2021 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |archive-date=June 28, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210628172244/https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/reds-promote-hunter-greene-to-triple-a/6CTMRFBBGVGT5A2WGUXPBCP5PU/ |url-status=live }} Greene started 14 games after the promotion, during which he went 5–8 with a 4.13 ERA and struck out 79 batters in {{frac|65|1|3}} innings. The Reds put Greene on an innings limit for the season, and he was shut down on September 17 after pitching {{frac|106|1|3}} innings. Between Chattanooga and Louisville, Greene had a 3.30 ERA and 139 strikeouts for the season.{{cite news |last=Goldsmith |first=Charlie |title=Cincinnati Reds top prospect Hunter Greene's season is done due to innings limit |url=https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2021/09/17/cincinnati-reds-news-prospect-hunter-greene-reaches-innings-limit/8385200002/ |work=Cincinnati Enquirer |date=September 17, 2021 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |url-access=limited |archive-date=March 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220327151340/https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2021/09/17/cincinnati-reds-news-prospect-hunter-greene-reaches-innings-limit/8385200002/ |url-status=live }} That November, the Reds added Greene to their 40-man roster to protect him from being taken in the Rule 5 draft.{{cite news |last=Nightengale |first=Bobby |title=Hunter Greene, 4 other prospects added to Cincinnati Reds' 40-man roster |url=https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2021/11/19/hunter-greene-among-prospects-added-cincinnati-reds-roster/8681507002/ |work=Cincinnati Enquirer |date=November 19, 2021 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |url-access=limited |archive-date=April 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418012611/https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2021/11/19/hunter-greene-among-prospects-added-cincinnati-reds-roster/8681507002/ |url-status=live }}

After impressing coaches during spring training, Greene made the Reds' Opening Day roster for the 2022 MLB season.{{cite news |last=Nightengale |first=Bobby |title='Just a beautiful moment': Hunter Greene makes Opening Day roster; Reds announce rotation |url=https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2022/03/30/hunter-greene-makes-opening-day-roster-reds-announce-rotation/7219018001/ |work=Cincinnati Enquirer |date=March 30, 2022 |access-date=April 16, 2022 |url-access=limited |archive-date=April 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413101612/https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2022/03/30/hunter-greene-makes-opening-day-roster-reds-announce-rotation/7219018001/ |url-status=live }} He made his major league debut on April 10, earning the win in a 6–3 Cincinnati victory over defending World Series champions the Atlanta Braves. Greene allowed three earned runs on four hits while striking out seven batters over five innings.{{cite news |last=Sheldon |first=Mark |title=Greene reaches triple digits 20 times in MLB debut |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/hunter-greene-7-strikeouts-for-reds-in-mlb-debut |work=MLB.com |publisher=MLB Advanced Media |date=April 10, 2022 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |archive-date=April 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412022206/https://www.mlb.com/news/hunter-greene-7-strikeouts-for-reds-in-mlb-debut |url-status=live }} Facing the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 17 for his second start, Greene set an MLB record by throwing 39 pitches at speeds of {{convert|100|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} or higher. The previous record was set by Jacob deGrom of the New York Mets, who threw 33 pitches at that velocity on June 5, 2021. Despite this performance, the Reds lost the game 5–2.{{Cite news |last=Clark |first=Dave |title=Cincinnati Reds' Hunter Greene sets new MLB record with 39 pitches of 100+ mph |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2022/04/16/hunter-greene-mlb-record-100-mph-pitches/7348637001/ |work=USA Today |date=April 16, 2022 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |archive-date=April 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418012613/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2022/04/16/hunter-greene-mlb-record-100-mph-pitches/7348637001/ |url-status=live }} Greene had a difficult start to his major league career, going 1–5 with a 7.62 ERA and allowing 11 home runs in his first six starts. He improved over his next six games, going 2–2 with a 3.18 ERA while allowing only four home runs.{{cite news |last=Sheldon |first=Mark |title=Rookie Greene improving, but bullpen lets game get away |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/hunter-greene-strong-in-loss-to-cardinals |work=MLB.com |publisher=MLB Advanced Media |date=June 11, 2022 |access-date=August 31, 2022}} On August 1, Greene pitched six scoreless innings against the Miami Marlins. It was his third outing in which he pitched at least six innings, struck out eight or more batters while allowing no more than one hit, a record for rookie pitchers in the live-ball era.{{cite news |last=Goldsmith |first=Charlie |title=Hunter Greene shows the Reds a glimpse of the future after trading Tommy Pham to Red Sox |url=https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2022/08/01/tommy-pham-traded-same-day-reds-beat-marlins-behind-hunter-greene/10208299002/ |work=Cincinnati Enquirer |date=August 1, 2022 |access-date=August 31, 2022 |url-access=limited}} Four days later, Greene, who had previously experienced arm fatigue during his starts, was placed on the injured list with a right shoulder strain.{{cite news |last=Nightengale |first=Bobby |title=Hunter Greene, placed on 15-day injured list, to undergo exam on shoulder |url=https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2022/08/05/cincinnati-reds-put-hunter-greene-injured-list-shoulder-injury/10253396002/ |work=Cincinnati Enquirer |date=August 5, 2022 |access-date=August 31, 2022 |url-access=limited}}

In 2023, Greene posted a 3.93 ERA across 14 starts before he was placed on the injured list with right hip pain on June 19, 2023.{{Cite web|title=Reds' Hunter Greene: Lands on IL with hip discomfort|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/reds-hunter-greene-lands-on-il-with-hip-discomfort/amp/|access-date=August 1, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} He was transferred to the 60-day injured list on July 31,{{Cite web|title=Reds' Hunter Greene: Moves to 60-day IL|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/reds-hunter-greene-moves-to-60-day-il/|access-date=August 1, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} and began a rehab assignment with the Arizona Complex League Reds the following day.{{Cite web|title=Reds' Hunter Greene: Begins rehab assignment|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/reds-hunter-greene-begins-rehab-assignment/|access-date=August 1, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} On August 20, Greene was activated ahead of a scheduled start against the Toronto Blue Jays.{{Cite web|title=Reds' Hunter Greene: Activated ahead of start Sunday|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/reds-hunter-greene-activated-ahead-of-start-sunday/amp/|access-date=August 20, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} He ended the 2023 season with a record of 4–7 with an ERA of 4.82 and 152 strikeouts. Greene made 26 starts for the Reds in 2024, pitching to a 2.75 ERA and a 9–5 record with 169 strikeouts across 150¹⁄₃ innings pitched.{{Cite web |title=Hunter Greene Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/hunter-greene-668881 |access-date=April 2, 2025 |website=MLB.com}} He also made his first All-Star Team.

On April 2, 2025, Greene collected his 500th career strikeout against the Texas Rangers by striking out Jake Burger in top of the seventh inning. In the game, he suffered the loss, but pitched seven innings, giving out three hits and one run, and striking out eight batters.https://x.com/MLBRBI/status/1907538913868263777

Greene first represented the United States in international competition at the 2014 15U Baseball World Cup in Mexico. He struck out four batters and allowed one unearned run on three hits in his first outing, a 14–2 rout of Panama. Greene took the win in the game, while his fastball reached {{convert|93|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}.{{cite news |last=Sondheimer |first=Eric |title=Baseball: Hunter Greene touches 93 mph in USA 15U victory in Mexico |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-vi-baseball-hunter-greene-touches-90-mph-in-usa-15u-victory-in-mexico-20140801-story.html |work=Los Angeles Times |date=August 1, 2014 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |url-access=limited |archive-date=July 14, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180714200724/http://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-vi-baseball-hunter-greene-touches-90-mph-in-usa-15u-victory-in-mexico-20140801-story.html |url-status=live }} Greene and the US team were only silver medalists, however, as Cuba defeated Team USA 10–2 in the championship match. Greene lasted only two innings in this final outing, allowing three runs on three hits while striking out two.{{cite news |title=Chatter: Hunter Greene, U.S. 15-under national baseball team can't get past Cuba in World Cup final |url=https://www.dailynews.com/2014/08/11/chatter-hunter-greene-us-15-under-national-baseball-team-cant-get-past-cuba-in-world-cup-final/ |work=Los Angeles Daily News |date=August 11, 2014 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |archive-date=April 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418012613/https://www.dailynews.com/2014/08/11/chatter-hunter-greene-us-15-under-national-baseball-team-cant-get-past-cuba-in-world-cup-final/ |url-status=live }}

The year after his silver medal performance at the U15 tournament, Greene once again represented the United States at the 2015 U-18 Baseball World Cup in Japan.{{cite news |title=USA Baseball sets final roster for U18 World Cup in Japan |url=https://usatodayhss.com/2015/usa-baseball-sets-final-roster-for-u18-world-cup-in-japan |work=USA Today |date=August 19, 2015 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |archive-date=September 30, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180930191110/https://usatodayhss.com/2015/usa-baseball-sets-final-roster-for-u18-world-cup-in-japan |url-status=live }} Greene and the rest of Team USA won the gold medal in a 2–1 championship victory over the host team.{{cite news |last=Sondheimer |first=Eric |title=Baseball: Gold medal for USA 18U team with 2–1 win over Japan |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-vi-baseball-gold-medal-for-usa-18u-team-with-win-over-japan-20150906-story.html |work=Los Angeles Times |date=September 6, 2015 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |url-access=limited |archive-date=April 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418012613/https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/varsity-times/la-sp-vi-baseball-gold-medal-for-usa-18u-team-with-win-over-japan-20150906-story.html |url-status=live }}

Greene's primary pitch is his four-seam fastball. It typically averages around {{convert|99|mph|km/h|abbr=on}},{{cite web | url=https://www.fangraphs.com/players/hunter-greene/22182/ | title=Hunter Greene – Stats – Pitching | FanGraphs Baseball }} but has reached radar gun speeds up to {{convert|104|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} in minor leagues.{{cite news |title=Pitcher Hunter Greene, Reds' top prospect, makes Opening Day roster |url=https://theathletic.com/news/pitcher-hunter-greene-reds-top-prospect-makes-opening-day-roster/XGFOnJ8qBI1K/ |work=The Athletic |date=March 30, 2022 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |archive-date=April 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401184732/https://theathletic.com/news/pitcher-hunter-greene-reds-top-prospect-makes-opening-day-roster/XGFOnJ8qBI1K/ |url-status=live }} His breaking balls are a slider and a changeup.{{cite news |title=Cincinnati Reds' Hunter Greene sets velocity volume record in loss to Los Angeles Dodgers |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/33754790/cincinnati-reds-hunter-greene-sets-velocity-volume-record-loss-los-angeles-dodgers |work=ESPN |agency=Associated Press |date=April 17, 2022 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |archive-date=April 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418012613/https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/33754790/cincinnati-reds-hunter-greene-sets-velocity-volume-record-loss-los-angeles-dodgers |url-status=live }} While he was in the Reds' farm system, there was some concern over Greene's ability to develop an off-speed pitch to complement his fastball. He stopped throwing a curveball in order to focus on his slider, and his command improved as he progressed through the minor leagues.{{cite news |last=Callis |first=Jim |title=Behind the scenes with Hunter Greene |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/hunter-greene-demos-pitches-at-reds-camp |work=MLB.com |publisher=MLB Advanced Media |date=March 13, 2019 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |archive-date=April 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418012613/https://www.mlb.com/news/hunter-greene-demos-pitches-at-reds-camp |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last=Mayo |first=Jonathan |title=What to expect from Hunter Greene |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/what-to-expect-from-hunter-greene-in-mlb |work=MLB.com |publisher=MLB Advanced Media |access-date=April 17, 2022 |archive-date=April 10, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220410041755/https://www.mlb.com/news/what-to-expect-from-hunter-greene-in-mlb |url-status=live }} His changeup was not as developed when Greene made his major league debut, with Fangraphs rating the pitch only a 40 out of 80.{{cite news |last=Sutelan |first=Edward |title=Dazzling debut: Reds' Hunter Greene's MLB debut shows elite velocity and command |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/reds-hunter-greene-MLB-debut-velocity/zllbvyflw5rldkbxklknbp60 |work=The Sporting News |date=April 11, 2022 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |archive-date=April 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412084157/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/reds-hunter-greene-MLB-debut-velocity/zllbvyflw5rldkbxklknbp60 |url-status=live }}

Greene and his family live in Stevenson Ranch, California.{{cite news |last=Sawyer |first=Haley |title=SCV local part of Team USA |url=https://signalscv.com/2016/10/scv-local-part-team-usa/ |work=The Santa Clarita Valley Signal |date=October 4, 2016 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |archive-date=April 17, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417163832/https://signalscv.com/2016/10/scv-local-part-team-usa/ |url-status=live }} He has two younger siblings, a sister named Libriti and a brother named Ethan. Libriti was diagnosed with leukemia when she was five years old, but went into remission four years later. Outside of baseball, Greene enjoys painting and playing the violin.{{cite news |last=DiGiovanna |first=Mike |title=MLB draft will be front-loaded with Los Angeles-area talent |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/mlb/la-sp-la-preps-baseball-draft-20170609-story.html |work=Los Angeles Times |date=June 9, 2017 |access-date=April 17, 2022 |url-access=limited |archive-date=July 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210723014109/https://www.latimes.com/sports/mlb/la-sp-la-preps-baseball-draft-20170609-story.html |url-status=live }}

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