Resilience & Leadership Expert; Former Major League Baseball Player; Founder of Lurong Living; Author of "Get Up: The Art of Perseverance"
Adam Greenberg Biography
Adam Greenberg is recognized in baseball history for a singular and challenging moment. During his major league debut as a pinch-hitter for the Chicago Cubs at Dolphins Stadium in Miami, Greenberg was struck in the head by the first pitch he faced, a 92 mph fastball. The incident resulted in a concussion and skull fracture, leading to ongoing symptoms such as vertigo, headaches, and vision problems. Greenberg is one of only two players in league history to be hit by a pitch in their only plate appearance without taking the field.
Greenberg continued his baseball career in the minor leagues with organizations including the Dodgers, Royals, and Angels, and later played for the independent Bridgeport Bluefish. His recovery was complicated by a lack of clear diagnosis, with symptoms persisting for two years and limited explanation available to team management or the media. An online campaign, One at Bat, advocated for Greenberg’s return to the majors. The Miami Marlins later offered him a one-day contract, announced on NBC's Today show, allowing him a second at-bat in Major League Baseball.
After retiring from professional baseball, Greenberg founded Lurong Living, a health and wellness company focused on dietary supplements and national health challenges. He was inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and has served as a baseball analyst for ESPN ACC Network. Greenberg has also held executive roles, including CEO of Plugd Electric Leasing and Rental and chief commercial officer of the Redivider Blockchain Opportunity Zone Fund.
Greenberg is the author of the book "Get Up: The Art of Perseverance," which addresses overcoming adversity and pursuing goals. As a keynote speaker, he addresses topics such as resilience, leadership, and personal development, drawing on his experiences in professional sports and business. Greenberg’s message centers on the idea that adversity does not define an individual’s story, and he shares insights with corporate audiences, student athletes, and community groups.
Adam Greenberg Speaking Topics
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Get Up | The Art of Perseverance
On July 9th, 2005, Adam Greenberg stepped into the batter’s box for his first major-league plate appearance with the Chicago Cubs. That moment was the culmination of his life’s work and proudest achievement up to that point.
No one suspected the triumph of that moment would be obliterated by a 92 mile-an-hour first-pitch fastball striking Adam just under his helmet on the back of his head. The first pitch of his major-league career threatened not only the future of his ability to play baseball, but life itself.
Adam didn’t know it at the time, but that pitch was a gift. What was both the greatest and worst split-second of his life sent him into an odyssey of struggle, pain, and confusion which forged him slowly into the man he is today. What he thought was the destroyer of his dream was actually the birth of a greater one.
Get Up | The Art of Perseverance is not simply a baseball story or a story about a baseball player. This story is a beginning. No matter what you’re doing or what you’re facing, Adam offers his story of overcoming adversity and persevering through challenges in hopes of helping you relentlessly pursue your dream for your life
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Adam Greenberg is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Get Up | The Art of Perseverance . The estimated speaking fee range to book Adam Greenberg for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Adam Greenberg generally travels from Branford, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erin Gruwell, Kerri Strug, Jake Cohen, Ben Zobrist and Israel Idonije. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Adam Greenberg for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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