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Former DeSoto Central High standout assigned to Memphis Redbirds

By , Daily Memphian Updated: August 06, 2025 7:19 PM CT | Published: August 06, 2025 6:38 PM CT

Blaze Jordan, once a YouTube sensation, now finds his baseball journey coming full circle.

The former DeSoto Central High standout, whose early home run hitting went viral, has been assigned to the Memphis Redbirds, bringing him back to the area where his story began.

With a name like Blaze, it’s no surprise Jordan has always been in the spotlight.

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Brandon LaGrone II

Brandon LaGrone II

Brandon LaGrone Jr. is a Bluff City native who has earned an undergraduate degree in journalism from LSU’s Manship School. He’s written for publications including The (Baton Rouge) Advocate and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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