History of CJ Abrams in Timeline

CJ Abrams is a professional baseball shortstop currently playing for the Washington Nationals in MLB. He debuted in 2022 with the San Diego Padres and was named an All-Star in 2024. Abrams plays shortstop.

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October 3, 2000: CJ Abrams' Birth

On October 3, 2000, Paul Christopher Abrams Jr., later known as CJ Abrams, was born.

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2018: Team USA U-18 Pan-American Championships

In 2018, CJ Abrams played for Team USA in the U-18 Pan-American Championships, earning a spot on the All-Tournament team and contributing to the team's gold medal victory.

2019: Drafted by San Diego Padres

In 2019, CJ Abrams was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the first round, with the sixth overall pick, and signed with them on June 8 for $5.2 million. He was initially assigned to the Arizona League Padres and later promoted to the Fort Wayne TinCaps, but his season was cut short due to a shoulder injury.

2019: Georgia Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year

In 2019, CJ Abrams was named the Georgia Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year after an impressive senior season at Blessed Trinity Catholic High School.

2020: Minor League Season Cancellation

In 2020, CJ Abrams did not play any games due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

June 2021: All-Star Futures Game Selection and Injury

In June 2021, CJ Abrams was selected to play in the All-Star Futures Game. During a June 30 game against the Corpus Christi Hooks, he collided with a teammate, resulting in a fractured left tibia and sprained medial collateral ligament, which ended his 2021 season.

April 7, 2022: Padres Select Abrams' Contract

On April 7, 2022, the San Diego Padres selected CJ Abrams' contract and added him to their Opening Day roster.

August 2, 2022: Trade to Washington Nationals

On August 2, 2022, CJ Abrams was traded to the Washington Nationals along with James Wood, MacKenzie Gore, Robert Hassell III, Jarlín Susana and Luke Voit in exchange for Juan Soto and Josh Bell.

August 15, 2022: Nationals Debut

On August 15, 2022, CJ Abrams made his debut for the Washington Nationals after being promoted to the major leagues.

2022: MLB Debut

In 2022, CJ Abrams made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the San Diego Padres.

2023: Established as Promising Shortstop

In 2023, CJ Abrams established himself as one of the league’s most promising young shortstops with the Nationals, hitting .245 with 18 home runs and 47 stolen bases.

September 20, 2024: Optioned to Rookie League

On September 20, 2024, CJ Abrams was optioned to the rookie-level Florida Complex League Nationals after reportedly staying up late at a casino in Chicago on the same day the Nationals had a game.