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Addison Barger

Addison Barger is an American professional baseball player currently playing for the Toronto Blue Jays in Major League Baseball (MLB). He plays as a third baseman and outfielder. He began his MLB career in 2024.


November 12, 1999: Addison Barger Born

On November 12, 1999, Addison Barger was born. He is an American professional baseball player.

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2018: Drafted by Toronto Blue Jays

In 2018, Addison Barger was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the sixth round of the Major League Baseball draft and made his professional debut with the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Blue Jays that season, recording a .194 batting average, three home runs, and 18 runs batted in (RBI).

2019: Played with Bluefield Blue Jays

In 2019, Addison Barger played with the Rookie Advanced Bluefield Blue Jays of the Appalachian League, hitting .283 with two home runs and eight RBI in 13 games.

2020: Minor League Season Canceled

In 2020, Addison Barger did not play in a game due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021: Played for Dunedin and Vancouver Blue Jays

In 2021, Addison Barger played for the Low-A Dunedin Blue Jays and High-A Vancouver Canadians, hitting .244 with 18 home runs and 82 RBI in 96 games.

November 15, 2022: Added to Blue Jays 40-man Roster

On November 15, 2022, the Blue Jays added Addison Barger to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.

2022: Career High Season

In 2022, Addison Barger started the season with Vancouver, was promoted to the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats, and briefly to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. He recorded a .308 batting average, 26 home runs, and 91 RBI in 124 games. He also played 16 games for the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League.

2023: Barger played for the Buffalo Bisons

In 2023, Addison Barger was optioned to the Bisons and in 94 total games that season, he hit .247 with nine home runs and 47 RBI.

April 24, 2024: Promoted to Major Leagues

On April 24, 2024, Addison Barger was promoted to the major leagues for the first time after Kevin Kiermaier was placed on the injured list.

2024: MLB Debut

In 2024, Addison Barger made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Toronto Blue Jays.

2024: Optioned to Triple-A Buffalo

In 2024, Addison Barger was again optioned to Triple-A Buffalo to begin the season.

April 15, 2025: Recalled to the Blue Jays

On April 15, 2025, Addison Barger was recalled back to the Blue Jays after being optioned to Triple-A Buffalo to begin the 2025 season.