LuJames Groover

LuJames Groover
Arizona Diamondbacks – No. 91
Third basemen
Born: (2002-04-16) April 16, 2002 (age 23)
East Point, Georgia, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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LuJames "Gino" Groover III (born April 16, 2002) is an American professional baseball third baseman in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.

Amateur career

Groover grew up in Morrow, Georgia and attended The Walker School in Marietta, Georgia.[1]

Groover began his collegiate baseball career at Charlotte, where he played his freshman year in 2021, batting with a .351 with four home runs and 14 doubles.[2] After his freshman year, he transferred to NC State. As a junior for NC State in 2023, he played in 57 games and hit .332 with 13 home runs and 50 RBI.[3] Groover also excelled in the NCAA Tournament, where he went 4-for-12 with two home runs in three regional games.[4] In 2022, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[5]

Professional career

Groover was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second round, with the 48th overall selection, of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[6][7] On July 18, 2023, Groover signed with the Diamondbacks.[8]

Groover made his professional debut after signing with the Arizona Complex League Diamondbacks and also played with the Hillsboro Hops, batting .283 with one home run over 27 games. Groover was placed on the injured list early in the 2024 season after breaking his wrist.[9] He played rehab assignments with the ACL Diamondbacks before being assigned to Hillsboro, and he also played with the Amarillo Sod Poodles.[10] Over 61 games played for the season, Groover hit .281 with ten home runs and 35 RBI. After the season, he played in the Arizona Fall League with the Salt River Rafters.[11] He was assigned to Amarillo to open the 2025 season.[12] Groover was selected to represent the Diamondbacks at the 2025 All-Star Futures Game at Truist Park.[13]

Personal life

Parents are LuJames II and LeSonya. He has two brothers, Marcus and Cordero and one sister, Ariana. Hobbies include playing video games and watching movies. He majored in communications.[14]

References

  1. ^ Boorstein, Eli (July 10, 2023). "Walker School alum Gino Groover drafted in second round". Marietta Daily Journal. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  2. ^ Attwood, James. "Arizona Selects Gino Groover (3B) at #48". SBNation. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  3. ^ Connolly, Matt (July 10, 2023). "NC State third baseman Gino Groover selected in 2023 MLB Draft". On3 Pros. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
  4. ^ Weiner, Alex. "Diamondbacks take INF Gino Groover with 2nd-round pick". Arizona Sports. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  5. ^ "Gino Groover". pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
  6. ^ "Gino Groover Selected In The Second Round By Arizona". Inside Pack Sports. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  7. ^ "Diamondbacks' Gino Groover: Snagged by Snakes". CBS Sports. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  8. ^ "D-backs agree to terms with 1st-rounder Tommy Troy, 16 draftees". arizonasports.com. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
  9. ^ "'Little things' show promise in D-backs' Spring Breakout". MLB.com. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
  10. ^ "Charismatic Gino Groover is Crushing Each Goal He Sets". Arizona Diamondbacks On SI. October 25, 2024. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
  11. ^ "Groover among D-backs' Arizona Fall League crew". MLB.com. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
  12. ^ Sweet, Randall. "Six high-profile MLB prospects to watch during Amarillo Sod Poodles 2025 season". Amarillo Globe-News. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
  13. ^ "LuJames Groover Named To 2025 MLB All-Star Futures Game Roster". MiLB.com. June 30, 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
  14. ^ "LuJames Groover III - Baseball". Charlotte Athletics. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
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