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Former Florida Commit Riley Greene Makes MLB History on Friday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Ryan Harris | Last updated May 3, 2025 10:57 AM ET

Former Florida Gators commit and current Detroit Tigers star Riley Greene made MLB history on Friday's game in an incredible 9-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

In the top of the ninth, tied 1-1, Greene was the first up to the plate, and hammered a home run to kick off the inning.

His hit started an onslaught of offense, with two more home runs shortly after and a score from a wild pitch to make it 6-1.

After the entire order made it through, Greene approached the plate with runners on first and third, and made MLB history by being the first player to ever hit two home runs in the top of the ninth inning.

RILEY GREENE'S SECOND HOMER OF THE INNING pic.twitter.com/W5nIPntTRv
— MLB (@MLB) May 3, 2025

This feat is incredible in its own, and to do it in the ninth inning, which started as a tie ballgame, is nothing short of incredible.

They followed up their 10-4 blowout victory to begin their series in Los Angeles with another 9-1 victory.

Greene and the Tigers are sitting at the top of the AL Central with a 21-12 record, which is also first in the entire AL, with the Yankees, Mariners, and Guardians shortly behind.

After Friday night's heroics, Greene posts a .276 batting average with eight home runs and 20 RBIs on his 35 hits so far this season. Greene was drafted out of high school with the No. 5 overall pick, but had committed to the Gators in his freshman year.

They will need more of that magic heading into the depths of the season, but look ahead to another matchup against the Angels on Saturday.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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