History of Bo Bichette in Timeline

Bo Bichette is an American professional baseball infielder currently playing for the New York Mets. Drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2016, he debuted in MLB in 2019 with them. Bichette is a two-time MLB All-Star and has twice led the American League in hits. He is the son of former MLB player Dante Bichette.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1939: Rookie extra-base hits streak

In 2019, Bo Bichette became the first rookie with 9 straight games with extra-base hits since Ted Williams in 1939.

March 5, 1998: Bo Bichette's Birth

On March 5, 1998, Bo Joseph Bichette was born. He is an American professional baseball infielder.

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2000: Breaks Blue Jays franchise record

In 2019, Bo Bichette broke the Blue Jays franchise record set by Carlos Delgado in 2000 for consecutive games with a double.

2016: Drafted by the Blue Jays

In 2016, Bo Bichette was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the second round of the MLB draft.

2016: Selected in the 2016 MLB Draft

In 2016, the Toronto Blue Jays selected Bichette in the second round of the MLB draft. He signed with them on June 17 for a $1.1 million bonus.

October 5, 2017: Named Minor League Hitter of the Year

On October 5, 2017, MLB named Bo Bichette Toronto's Minor League Hitter of the Year.

2017: World Baseball Classic Qualifier

In 2017, Bo Bichette represented Brazil at the World Baseball Classic – Qualifier 4.

2018: Season with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats

In 2018, Bo Bichette started the season with the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats, appearing in 131 games.

July 29, 2019: MLB Promotion and First Hit

On July 29, 2019, the Blue Jays selected Bo Bichette's contract and promoted him to the major leagues. On the same day, he recorded his first major league hit against Brad Keller.

2019: Bichette's Broken Hand

In 2019, Bo Bichette began the season with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. On April 22, he suffered a broken hand after being hit by a pitch.

2019: MLB Debut

In 2019, Bo Bichette made his Major League Baseball debut with the Toronto Blue Jays.

2020: 2020 Season Performance

During the COVID-shortened 2020 season, Bo Bichette batted .301 with five home runs and 23 RBIs for the Blue Jays in 29 games.

July 4, 2021: Named an All-Star

On July 4, 2021, Bo Bichette was named an All-Star for the first time in his career.

2021: Led the American League in Hits

In 2021, Bo Bichette led the American League in hits with 191.

September 5, 2022: Three-Home Run Game

On September 5, 2022, Bo Bichette had a 3-home run game against the Baltimore Orioles, making history with teammate Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as the first pair of teammates to have a 3-home run game in the same season whose fathers both played in MLB.

2022: Led the American League in Hits

In 2022, Bo Bichette led the American League in hits with 189.

April 14, 2023: 500th Career Hit

On April 14, 2023, Bo Bichette recorded the 500th hit of his MLB career in his 407th game, surpassing the previous franchise record.

2024: 2024 Season Stats

In 2024, Bo Bichette batted .225/.277/.322, with 70 hits, 4 home runs, and 31 RBIs.

May 2025: Commits to Brazil's World Baseball Classic Team

In May 2025, Bo Bichette committed to play for Brazil in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

May 31, 2025: 100th Career Home Run

On May 31, 2025, Bo Bichette recorded his 100th career home run against the Athletics, becoming the first Blue Jay shortstop to reach the milestone in franchise history.

2025: Knee Injury and World Series Appearance

In 2025, Bo Bichette injured his left knee's posterior cruciate ligament on September 6 and missed the rest of the regular season. He returned to the Blue Jays' lineup in the 2025 World Series as second baseman.