History of CJ Abrams in Timeline
"Paul Christopher Abrams Jr. is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball (MLB). Making his debut in 2022 with the San Diego Padres, Abrams quickly rose to prominence, earning an All-Star selection in 2024."
2018: U-18 Pan-American Championships
In 2018, CJ Abrams played for Team USA in the U-18 Pan-American Championships.
2019: Georgia Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year
As a senior in 2019, CJ Abrams was named the Georgia Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year.
2019: Drafted by the San Diego Padres
CJ Abrams was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the first round of the 2019 MLB draft with the 6th overall pick.
2020: Season Cancelled Due to COVID-19
CJ Abrams did not play during the 2020 season due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 2021: All-Star Futures Game Selection and Season-Ending Injury
In June 2021, CJ Abrams was selected to play in the All-Star Futures Game. Later that month, on June 30th, he collided with a teammate while fielding a ground ball and fractured his left tibia and sprained his MCL, ending his season.
April 7, 2022: Added to Padres Opening Day Roster
On April 7, 2022, CJ Abrams was added to the San Diego Padres Opening Day roster.
August 2, 2022: Traded to the Washington Nationals
CJ Abrams was traded to the Washington Nationals on August 2, 2022, in a deal that sent Juan Soto to the San Diego Padres.
August 15, 2022: Nationals Debut
CJ Abrams made his debut with the Washington Nationals on August 15, 2022, after being traded from the Padres.
2022: MLB Debut
CJ Abrams made his MLB debut in 2022 with the San Diego Padres.
2023: Breakout Season with the Nationals
In 2023, CJ Abrams had a breakout year for the Washington Nationals, establishing himself as their starting shortstop and one of the league's most exciting young players.
2024: All-Star Selection
CJ Abrams was named an All-Star for the first time in 2024.
