Career Timeline of Brandon Nimmo: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Brandon Nimmo made an impact.

Brandon Nimmo is a professional baseball outfielder for the New York Mets in MLB. Drafted by the Mets in the first round of the 2011 MLB draft, he debuted with the team in 2016.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2010: Nimmo's Performance in American Legion Baseball

In 2010, Brandon Nimmo, playing American Legion Baseball, batted .448 with 15 home runs and 34 stolen bases in 70 games for his club, Post 6.

2011: Drafted by the New York Mets

In 2011, Brandon Nimmo was drafted by the New York Mets with the 13th overall pick, making him the highest-drafted Wyomingite in MLB history, and signed for $2.1 million.

2011: First Season in the Minor Leagues

Towards the end of the 2011 season, Brandon Nimmo played 10 games with the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Mets and the Kingsport Mets, hitting .211 with four runs batted in.

July 30, 2012: Four-Hit Game

On July 30, 2012, Brandon Nimmo had his first four-hit game, falling a triple short of the cycle, with three runs scored and two RBI for the Brooklyn Cyclones.

2013: Savannah Sand Gnats and All-Star Futures Game

In 2013, Brandon Nimmo started the season with the Single-A Savannah Sand Gnats, earned a SAL mid-season All-Star nod, and was voted into the 2013 All-Star Futures Game.

2014: Promotion to Double-A Binghamton Mets

In 2014, after a successful start with the High-A St. Lucie Mets, Brandon Nimmo was promoted to the Double-A Binghamton Mets on June 19, posting a combined .278 average, 10 home runs and 51 RBI between both clubs.

2015: Promotion to Triple-A Las Vegas 51s

In 2015, after a stint with the Binghamton Mets that was interrupted by a knee injury, Brandon Nimmo was promoted to the Mets Triple-A affiliate, Las Vegas 51s, on July 28.

2016: Major League Promotion and Debut

In 2016, Brandon Nimmo was promoted to the Major Leagues on June 25 and made his debut on June 26 against the Atlanta Braves. On June 27, he recorded his first hit and run.

2017: World Baseball Classic and Injury

In 2017, Brandon Nimmo was part of Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic where he strained his right hamstring, delaying his start to the MLB season and later was placed on the disabled list with a partially collapsed lung on July 8th, not returning until July 28th.

2018: Increased Power and Hit By Pitches Leader

In 2018, Brandon Nimmo batted .263/.404/.483 with 17 home runs and 47 RBI, leading the majors in hit by pitches with 20. Hitting coaches suggested that he try hitting without his front foot striding forward. He took the suggestion, which allowed his front foot to turn open and generate better hip rotation.

2020: Performance in Pandemic-Shortened Season

During the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Brandon Nimmo hit .280/.404/.484 with 8 home runs and 18 RBIs in 55 games.

2021: Injuries and Season Performance

In 2021, Brandon Nimmo missed significant time due to a bruised hand and a hamstring strain, finishing the season with a .292/.401/.437 batting line.

December 10, 2022: Contract with the Mets

On December 10, 2022, Brandon Nimmo signed an 8-year, $162 million contract to remain with the Mets.

2023: Season Performance in Center and Left Field

In 2023, Brandon Nimmo played 136 games in center field and 10 games in left field, batting .274/.363/.466 with 24 home runs and 68 RBI.

June 30, 2024: 100th Career Home Run

On June 30, 2024, Brandon Nimmo hit his 100th career home run off Bryan Abreu during a game against the Houston Astros.

2024: Postseason Home Run

In 2024, despite plantar fasciitis, Brandon Nimmo hit his first postseason home run off Orion Kerkering in Game 2 of the National League Division Series.