Career Timeline of Austin Slater: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Austin Slater built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Austin Slater is a professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Miami Marlins in MLB. Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in 2014 after playing college baseball for Stanford, Slater debuted in the major leagues with the Giants in 2017. Over his career, he has also played for the Cincinnati Reds, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox, and New York Yankees, showcasing his versatility and experience across multiple MLB teams.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2011: Drafted by the Dodgers

In 2011, Austin Slater was drafted as a shortstop by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 44th round of the Major League Baseball draft but did not sign.

2014: Signing Bonus and Professional Debut

After his junior year, in 2014, the San Francisco Giants selected Austin Slater in the eighth round of the MLB draft, and he signed for a $200,000 signing bonus. He then made his professional debut with the Arizona League Giants.

2014: Drafted by the Giants

In 2014, Austin Slater was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the eighth round of the MLB draft after playing college baseball for the Stanford Cardinal.

2014: Plays for Hyannis Harbor Hawks

In the summer of 2014, Austin Slater played for the Hyannis Harbor Hawks of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2015: Plays for San Jose Giants and Richmond Flying Squirrels

In 2015, Austin Slater played for both the San Jose Giants and the Richmond Flying Squirrels, achieving a .294 batting average across 114 games between the two teams. He was also named a CAL mid-season All Star.

2015: Position Change

In 2015, Austin Slater was moved from the outfield to second base within the Giants organization.

2016: Moves Back to Outfield

In 2016, Austin Slater was moved back to the outfield and played for both the Richmond Flying Squirrels and Sacramento River Cats. He was an MiLB organization All Star.

June 2, 2017: MLB Debut and First Career Hit

On June 2, 2017, Austin Slater was promoted to the major leagues by the Giants, making his debut and recording his first career hit and RBI against the Philadelphia Phillies. He spent the remainder of the 2017 season with the Giants.

2017: MLB Debut

Austin Slater made his Major League Baseball debut in 2017 with the San Francisco Giants.

2017: Starts Season with Sacramento

Austin Slater started the 2017 season with the Sacramento River Cats.

2018: Season with Sacramento and Giants

Austin Slater began the 2018 season with Sacramento, earning MiLB organization All Star honors. In 2018 he also played for the Giants.

2019: Season with Sacramento and Giants

In 2019, Austin Slater played part of the season with Sacramento and also played for the Giants, primarily as a right fielder.

2020: 2020 Season Performance

During the COVID-19 pandemic-shortened 2020 MLB season, Austin Slater batted .282/.408/.506 and had eight stolen bases, ranking 10th in the National League. His stolen base percentage was 5th-best in the NL.

2021: 2021 Season Performance

In the 2021 regular season, Austin Slater agreed to a $1.15 million salary and batted .241/.320/.423, leading the National League in stolen base percentage (88.24%). As a pinch hitter, he led the major leagues with 13 RBIs and tied for the lead with four home runs.

2022: 2022 Season Performance

In 2022, Austin Slater achieved a career-high 277 at bats, batting .264/.366/.408. He played various positions, including center field and pinch hitter, and his 10 pinch hits were second in the major leagues.

January 13, 2023: Contract Agreement and Surgery

On January 13, 2023, Austin Slater agreed to a one-year, $3.2 million contract with the Giants. Following the season, he underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove a bone spur from his right elbow.