Adam Greenberg Went 7 Years Between His Only MLB at-Bats

Posted Mar 29, 2021
Imagine being 24 years old and having your dream of reaching the major leagues come true. And then imagine having that dream shattered by one pitch – the first pitch – while making your MLB debut. Adam Greenberg doesn’t have to imagine it. The Cubs prospect lived it. Greenberg hit .337 with 17 HRs and 35 stolen bases as a junior at UNC in 2002. (Sportscasting.com)

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