Eli Iorg

Eli Iorg

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 3", Weight 200 lb.
• School Samford University, University of Tennessee
• High School Karns High School

• Born March 14, 1983 in Eureka, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Outfielder Eli Iorg is the son of former Toronto Blue Jays infielder Garth Iorg, brother of Isaac Iorg and Cale Iorg and the nephew of Dane Iorg and Lee Iorg.

Iorg was selected by the Houston Astros in the 1st round of the 2005 amateur draft. He was signed by scout Mike Rosamond and made his pro debut that summer for the Greeneville Astros, where he hit .333 with 7 homers and 34 RBI in 35 games. He spent 2006 with the Lexington Legends, hitting .256 with 15 home runs and 85 RBI. He also exhibited considerable speed, stealing 42 bases in 48 attempts.

Related Sites

• University of Tennessee bio