History of Brett Baty in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 17, 2026

Brett Baty is a professional baseball infielder who gained prominence as a top prospect in the New York Mets organization. Selected in the first round of the 2019 MLB Draft, he developed through the minor leagues as a highly regarded third baseman known for his power-hitting potential and defensive versatility. Baty made his Major League Baseball debut in 2022, immediately making an impact with a home run in his first career at-bat. Despite his early promise and status as a focal point for the Mets' future, he has faced challenges in adjusting to consistent major league pitching, leading to intermittent assignments between the MLB and Triple-A levels. As a young player in a major market, Baty remains a pivotal figure for the franchise, with his career trajectory closely monitored as he works to refine his offensive consistency and solidify a permanent role in the starting lineup.

Sections (1)

Full Timeline

November 13, 1999: Birth of Brett Baty

Brett Austin Baty was born on November 13, 1999, marking the beginning of the life of the future professional baseball player.

Others born on this day/year

2013: Wilmer Flores Mets Milestone

In 2013, Wilmer Flores achieved a performance milestone as a Mets third baseman aged 23 or younger by recording three hits in a single game, a feat that Brett Baty would not match until his own performance in 2023.

2016: Benchmark Comparison Year

In 2016, a Mets left-handed hitter set a statistical benchmark for a hard-hit ball against a left-handed pitcher, a record that stood until Brett Baty's performance on August 17, 2022, when he hit a 113 mph groundout that surpassed that previous standard.

2019: Drafted by the New York Mets

In 2019, Brett Baty was selected by the New York Mets as the 12th overall pick in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft, signing with the team for a $3.9 million bonus and playing across three different minor league levels.

2019: Selected in the MLB Draft

In 2019, the New York Mets selected Brett Baty in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft, marking a significant step in his professional sports career.

2020: Cancellation of the Minor League Season

Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the minor league baseball season was cancelled, resulting in Brett Baty not playing in any official games during that calendar year.

2021: 2021 Career Advancement and All-Star Recognition

During the 2021 season, Brett Baty returned to play in Brooklyn before being selected for the All-Star Futures Game in June. Following his All-Star performance, he was promoted to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, finishing his campaign across both teams with a .292 batting average, 12 home runs, 56 RBIs, and 22 doubles.

August 17, 2022: MLB Debut and First Home Run

On August 17, 2022, Brett Baty was promoted to the major leagues by the New York Mets due to teammate injuries. During his debut, he made history by hitting a home run in his very first MLB at-bat against pitcher Jake Odorizzi, becoming the fifth player in franchise history to accomplish this feat.

2022: MLB Debut

Brett Baty officially made his debut in Major League Baseball during the 2022 season as a utility player for the New York Mets.

2022: 2022 Season Progression to Syracuse

In 2022, Brett Baty commenced his season playing for the Binghamton Rumble Ponies and subsequently earned a promotion to the Syracuse Mets in August.

2023: 2023 Season Performance and Major League Call-up

During the 2023 season, Brett Baty began in Triple-A Syracuse before being called up to the Major Leagues on April 17, 2023. Over the course of 108 games with the New York Mets in 2023, he finished with a .212 batting average, 9 home runs, and 34 RBI.

May 3, 2024: First Career Multi-Homer Game

On May 3, 2024, Brett Baty achieved the first multi-home run game of his professional career during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays, although the Mets ultimately lost the contest.

April 24, 2025: Optioned to Triple-A Syracuse

On April 24, 2025, Brett Baty was officially optioned to the Triple-A Syracuse team following the activation of teammate Jeff McNeil from the injured list.