Career Timeline of Cedric Mullins: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Cedric Mullins, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Cedric Mullins is a professional baseball center fielder currently playing for the Baltimore Orioles in MLB. He debuted in the major leagues in 2018 and achieved significant recognition in 2021, earning an All-Star selection and winning the Silver Slugger Award for his offensive performance. Mullins is a key player for the Orioles, known for his skills in the outfield and at the plate.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: Professional Debut with Aberdeen IronBirds

In 2015, Cedric Mullins made his professional debut with the Low-A Aberdeen IronBirds, where he spent the entire season, achieving a .264 batting average with two home runs and 32 RBIs in 68 games.

2015: Campbell University and MLB Draft

In 2015, Cedric Mullins was a one-year letterman at Campbell University, leading the Fighting Camels in multiple stats. In the same year, he was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the 13th round of the Major League Baseball draft.

2016: Plays for Delmarva Shorebirds

In 2016, Cedric Mullins played with the Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds, achieving a .273 batting average, 14 home runs, 55 RBIs, and 30 stolen bases in 124 games.

2017: Plays for Bowie Baysox

In 2017, Cedric Mullins played with the Double-A Bowie Baysox, achieving a .265 batting average, 13 home runs, 37 RBIs, and a .778 OPS in 76 games.

August 10, 2018: MLB Debut with Orioles

On August 10, 2018, Cedric Mullins was promoted to the major leagues by the Orioles and made his debut that night. He collected three hits, two RBI, drew a walk, and scored three runs in a loss to the Boston Red Sox, becoming the first Oriole to collect three hits in his MLB debut.

2018: Promotion to Triple-A Norfolk Tides

In 2018, Cedric Mullins began the season with Bowie Baysox and was promoted to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides during the season.

2018: MLB Debut

In 2018, Cedric Mullins made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.

2019: Lost season and demotion

In 2019, Cedric Mullins experienced a 'lost season' after being demoted to Triple-A Norfolk on April 22 and then further demoted to Double-A Bowie on July 10, facing challenges in his performance.

2019: Demotion to Triple-A and Double-A

In 2019, after starting the season as the Orioles starting center fielder, Cedric Mullins struggled and was demoted to Triple-A Norfolk on April 22. He continued to struggle and was demoted to Double-A Bowie on July 10.

2019: Initial Idea to Give Up Switch-Hitting

In the spring of 2019, Cedric Mullins first approached the Orioles with the idea of giving up switch-hitting to become a full-time left-handed hitter, but the team opposed it.

February 2021: Decision to Give Up Switch-Hitting

In February 2021, the Orioles announced that Cedric Mullins would give up switch-hitting and become a full-time left-handed hitter.

April 26, 2021: First Career Multi-Home Run Game

On April 26, 2021, Cedric Mullins had his first career multi-home run game, hitting two home runs against the New York Yankees.

November 11, 2021: Receives Silver Slugger Award

On November 11, 2021, Cedric Mullins received his first Silver Slugger Award.

2021: All-Star and Silver Slugger Award

In 2021, Cedric Mullins was named an All-Star and also won the Silver Slugger Award.

April 12, 2022: First Career Grand Slam

On April 12, 2022, Cedric Mullins hit his first career grand slam off of Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Eric Lauer.

August 21, 2022: Announcement of Joining US National Baseball Team

On August 21, 2022, Cedric Mullins announced that he would join the United States national baseball team in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

2022: Fielding Percentage

Cedric Mullin's fielding percentage in center field was the highest since the 2022 season at .996%.

January 13, 2023: Agrees to Contract with Orioles

On January 13, 2023, Cedric Mullins agreed to a one-year, $4.1 million contract with the Orioles for the 2023 season, avoiding salary arbitration.

May 12, 2023: Hits for the Cycle

On May 12, 2023, Cedric Mullins hit for the cycle in a 6–3 home victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, becoming the seventh in Orioles history to achieve this feat.

2023: Participates in World Baseball Classic

In 2023, Cedric Mullins played in 5 games of the World Baseball Classic, batting .200/.200/.700 with a home run, a triple, and 2 RBI.

April 17, 2024: First Career Walk-Off Home Run

On April 17, 2024, Cedric Mullins hit the first walk-off home run of his career against the Minnesota Twins.

2024: Regular Season Stats and AL Wild Card Series

In the 2024 regular season, Cedric Mullins slashed .234/.305/.405, with a .710 OPS, 18 home runs, 54 RBIs, and 32 stolen bases. In the American League Wild Card Series against the Kansas City Royals, Mullins scored the only run for the Orioles of the series in Game 2.