History of Anthony Rendon in Timeline

Anthony Rendon is a professional baseball third baseman currently playing for the Los Angeles Angels in MLB. He previously played for the Washington Nationals, where he was a key player and integral to their 2019 World Series victory. Known for his offensive prowess and fielding skills, Rendon established himself as one of the top third basemen in the league during his tenure with the Nationals before signing with the Angels.

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June 6, 1990: Anthony Rendon Born

On June 6, 1990, Anthony Michael Rendon was born. He later became a professional baseball player.

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2009: Freshman Year Accolades

In 2009, as a freshman, Anthony Rendon was named Baseball America's Freshman of the Year, All-America, Freshman All-American, NCBWA's District VII Player of the Year, NCAA All-Regional Team, Conference USA Player of the Year, All-Conference USA (first team), Conference USA All-Tournament Team, and MVP of the Silver Glove Series. He also suffered an ankle injury.

June 29, 2010: "Anthony Rendon Day" in Houston

On June 29, 2010, Houston mayor Annise Parker declared it "Anthony Rendon Day" in Houston.

2010: Dick Howser Trophy Winner

In 2010, Anthony Rendon won the Dick Howser Trophy while playing college baseball for the Rice University Owls.

2010: College Player of the Year

In 2010, Rendon was named Baseball America's College Player of the Year and won the Dick Howser Trophy. He also suffered another right ankle injury playing for Team USA.

2011: MLB Draft

In 2011, Anthony Rendon was selected sixth overall in the MLB draft by the Washington Nationals.

2011: Drafted by the Washington Nationals

In 2011, the Washington Nationals selected Anthony Rendon in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft.

2012: Top Prospect

Following the 2012 season, Anthony Rendon was considered a top prospect in the Nationals organization and MLB.

June 4, 2013: Recalled by Nationals

On June 4, 2013, Rendon was recalled by the Nationals, replacing Danny Espinosa.

2013: Starts Season with Double-A Harrisburg Senators

Anthony Rendon began the 2013 season with the Double-A Harrisburg Senators.

2013: MLB Debut

In 2013, Anthony Rendon made his Major League Baseball debut.

2014: Playoff Performance

During the 2014 National League Division Series, Anthony Rendon hit .368 against the San Francisco Giants.

2014: Breakout Season

In 2014, Anthony Rendon had a breakout season, leading the National League in runs scored, posting a strong slash line, hitting 21 home runs, stealing 17 bases, and earning a Silver Slugger award. He also placed fifth in MVP voting.

2014: Disinterest in Baseball

In a 2014 interview with the Post, Anthony Rendon admitted that he prefers watching the History channel to baseball, calling it too long and boring.

June 4, 2015: Returns to Major League Action

After recovering from injuries, Anthony Rendon returned to major league action on June 4, 2015, and was moved back to second base.

August 15, 2015: Spectacular Defensive Play

On August 15, 2015, Anthony Rendon made a spectacular defensive play against the San Francisco Giants, described as one of the greatest ever seen.

2015: Regular Season Stats

In 2015, Anthony Rendon played in 80 regular-season games and posted a .264/.344/.363 slash line.

September 6, 2016: First Career Grand Slam

On September 6, 2016, Anthony Rendon hit his first career grand slam off Williams Perez.

2016: Returns to Form

In 2016, Anthony Rendon returned to form, closely mimicking his 2014 campaign, hitting .270/.348/.450 with 20 home runs.

2016: Dubbed Underrated

In 2016, Anthony Rendon was dubbed as one of the most underrated players in the MLB.

April 30, 2017: Record-Setting Game

On April 30, 2017, Anthony Rendon went six-for-six with three home runs and 10 RBI in a 23–5 win, setting a Nationals record and becoming the third player in major league history to attain both six hits and ten RBI in the same game.

July 17, 2017: Named Player of the Week

On July 17, 2017, Anthony Rendon was named National League Player of the Week.

August 2017: Hurricane Harvey Fundraiser

In August 2017, following Hurricane Harvey, Anthony Rendon and Matt Albers created a YouCaring fundraiser page to raise money for the Houston Food Bank.

2017: Views on Baseball

In 2017, during spring training, Anthony Rendon told The Washington Post that while he wants to win, baseball is just a game to him.

July 26, 2018: Birth of First Child

On July 26, 2018, Anthony Rendon took leave from the Nationals to attend to the birth of his first child.

2018: Season Performance

In 2018, Anthony Rendon batted .308 with 24 home runs and led the National League with 44 doubles.

2018: Christian Faith

In a 2018 interview, Anthony Rendon stated that he wants to be more ‘Christian’ than ‘baseball player.’

September 2019: Contract Extension Offer

In September 2019, the Nationals reportedly offered Anthony Rendon a seven-year extension worth $210-$215 million.

December 11, 2019: Signs with Los Angeles Angels

On December 11, 2019, Anthony Rendon agreed to a 7-year, $245 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels.

December 14, 2019: Introduction as an Angel

On December 14, 2019, Anthony Rendon was formally introduced as a Los Angeles Angel.

2019: Outstanding Season and World Series Performance

In 2019, Anthony Rendon had an outstanding season, batting .319 with 34 home runs, leading the NL with 44 doubles and the majors in RBIs, helping lead the Nationals to their first World Series championship.

2019: World Series Championship

In 2019, Anthony Rendon was a member of the Washington Nationals' World Series championship team.

2019: All-Star Selection

In 2019, Anthony Rendon was selected to the MLB All-Star Game for the first time but opted not to attend.

July 28, 2020: Angels Debut

On July 28, 2020, Anthony Rendon made his debut for the Los Angeles Angels.

August 10, 2020: Ends Hitless Streak and Achieves Milestone

On August 10, 2020, Anthony Rendon ended his hitless streak with a home run and recorded his 1000th MLB career hit.

2020: Shortened Season Performance

In the Covid-shortened 2020 season, Anthony Rendon batted .286 with 9 home runs and 31 RBIs.

May 10, 2022: First Left-Handed Home Run

On May 10, 2022, Anthony Rendon hit his first left-handed home run in a major league game, against Brett Phillips.

April 3, 2023: Fan Confrontation

On April 3, 2023, Anthony Rendon was involved in a physical confrontation with a fan after a game, resulting in a suspension.

April 20, 2024: Suffers Hamstring Injury

On April 20, 2024, Anthony Rendon suffered a left hamstring strain.

October 2024: Subpar Season

In October 2024, Anthony Rendon concluded his fourth consecutive subpar season with the Angels, marked by a .218 batting average and no home runs in 57 games.

February 12, 2025: Hip Surgery Announcement

On February 12, 2025, it was announced that Anthony Rendon would miss an extended period of time due to hip surgery at the beginning of spring training.