History of Bo Bichette in Timeline

Bo Bichette is a professional baseball shortstop for the Toronto Blue Jays. He debuted in MLB in 2019 and has since become a two-time All-Star. Notably, he has twice led the American League in hits, showcasing his offensive capabilities. He comes from a baseball family, as his father, Dante Bichette, was also a Major League Baseball player.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1939: Reference to Ted Williams

In 1939, Ted Williams had a streak of extra-base hits, a record that Bichette approached in his early career.

1963: Reference to Gil Torres

In 1963, Gil Torres led the minors in hitting as a teenager, a feat Bichette matched in 2017.

March 5, 1998: Bo Bichette Born

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

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2000: Blue Jays Doubles Record

In 2000, Carlos Delgado set the Blue Jays franchise record for consecutive games with a double, which Bichette later broke.

2016: Represented Brazil in World Baseball Classic Qualifiers

In 2016, Bo Bichette represented Brazil in the World Baseball Classic Qualifiers.

2016: Drafted by Toronto Blue Jays

In 2016, the Toronto Blue Jays selected Bo Bichette in the second round of the Major League Baseball draft.

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: Represented Brazil at World Baseball Classic

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

2018: Played for New Hampshire Fisher Cats

In 2018, Bo Bichette played for the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats, batting .286 with league-leading statistics in runs and doubles.

July 29, 2019: MLB Debut and First Hit

On July 29, 2019, Bo Bichette's contract was selected by the Blue Jays, promoting him to the major leagues, where he recorded his first major league hit.

2019: Bichette Suffers Broken Hand

In 2019, Bo Bichette began the season with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. On April 22, he was hit on the left hand by a pitch and diagnosed with a broken hand.

2019: MLB Debut

In 2019, Bo Bichette made his Major League Baseball debut.

2020: 2020 Season with Blue Jays

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

July 4, 2021: Named an All-Star

On July 4, 2021, Bo Bichette was named an All-Star for the first time, boasting a .290/.340/.529 slash line, 15 home runs, and 54 RBIs at the time.

2021: Led American League in Hits

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

September 5, 2022: 3-Home Run Game

On September 5, 2022, Bo Bichette had a 3-home run game against the Baltimore Orioles, making history with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as the first teammates with 3-home run games in the same season who also have fathers that played in MLB.

2022: Led American League in Hits Again

In 2022, Bo Bichette led the American League in hits for the second consecutive year, with 189 hits.

April 14, 2023: Recorded 500th Career Hit

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

2024: 2024 Season Statistics

In 2024, Bo Bichette had a batting average of .225 with 70 hits, 4 home runs, and 31 RBIs.

May 2025: Committed to Team Brazil

In May 2025, after Brazil qualified for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Bo Bichette committed to the team for the main tournament.

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.