Career Timeline of Bobby Dalbec: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Bobby Dalbec built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Robert "Bobby" Dalbec is a professional baseball player, currently a corner infielder for the Chicago White Sox. He previously played for the Boston Red Sox, making his MLB debut in 2020. Dalbec played college baseball at the University of Arizona. He is a right-handed batter and thrower, standing at 6'4" and weighing 227 pounds.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2014: Freshman Year

In 2014, during his freshman year at Arizona, Dalbec participated in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's home run derby and played collegiate summer baseball for the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL).

2015: Sophomore Season

In 2015, as a sophomore, Dalbec had a strong season, hitting .319 with 15 home runs, and was named to the CCBL All-League team after returning to the Orleans Firebirds.

2016: Drafted by the Red Sox

In 2016, Dalbec was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the fourth round of the MLB draft and signed with them, receiving a $650,000 signing bonus. He then made his professional debut with the Low–A Lowell Spinners.

2016: College World Series

In 2016, during his junior year, Dalbec improved his play, helping the Wildcats qualify for the College World Series.

2017: Season with Greenville Drive

In 2017, Dalbec played with the Greenville Drive, posting a .246 batting average with 13 home runs and 39 RBI, and also played rehab games with the Gulf Coast League Red Sox after recovering from a wrist injury.

2018: Awards and Promotion

In 2018, Dalbec played with the Salem Red Sox and was later promoted to the Portland Sea Dogs. He was named both Offensive Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year in the Red Sox's Minor League Awards, and won the Carolina League Most Valuable Player Award. He also played for the Mesa Solar Sox after the regular season.

November 20, 2019: Added to Red Sox 40-man Roster

On November 20, 2019, the Red Sox added Dalbec to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.

2019: Promotion to Triple-A and International Play

In 2019, Dalbec began the season with Portland, was promoted to Pawtucket Red Sox in early August and represented the United States national baseball team in the 2019 WBSC Premier 12, where he was named the best first baseman.

March 8, 2020: Optioned to Pawtucket

On March 8, 2020, Dalbec was optioned to Pawtucket.

2020: MLB Debut

In 2020, Bobby Dalbec made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.

2021: Starting First Baseman and Rookie of the Month

In 2021, Dalbec was named the Red Sox's starting first baseman for Opening Day. He was also named the AL Rookie of the Month in August and appeared in eight postseason games.

2022: Season Performance and Option to Triple-A

In 2022, Dalbec began as Boston's primary first baseman but was later optioned to Triple-A in September, then recalled, and finished the season with a .215 batting average.

September 20, 2023: First Home Run Since September 20, 2023

Dalbec hit his first major league home run of the season on June 8, 2024, his first since September 20, 2023.

2023: Multiple Recalls to Boston

In 2023, Dalbec was optioned to Worcester for Opening Day but was recalled to Boston several times during the season, including in April, May and June and again in September.

2024: Optioned Multiple Times and Designated for Assignment

In 2024, Dalbec made Boston's Opening Day roster but was optioned to Worcester multiple times, recalled, and eventually designated for assignment by Boston in September before electing free agency in November.

January 7, 2025: Signed with the Chicago White Sox

On January 7, 2025, Dalbec signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox and was assigned to the Triple-A Charlotte Knights. On April 21, the White Sox selected Dalbec's contract, adding him to their active roster.