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Chandler Simpson

Chandler Lenard Simpson is an American professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Tampa Bay Rays in Major League Baseball (MLB). He began his MLB career in 2025.


November 18, 2000: Chandler Simpson's Birth

On November 18, 2000, Chandler Lenard Simpson was born.

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2022: Transfer to Georgia Tech and Summer Baseball

In 2022, Chandler Simpson transferred to Georgia Tech to play for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, leading Division I with a .434 batting average. After the 2022 season, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2022: Drafted by Tampa Bay Rays

In 2022, the Tampa Bay Rays selected Chandler Simpson in the Competitive Balance section of the second round of the Major League Baseball draft. He was assigned to the Florida Complex League Rays and had a .370 batting average with eight stolen bases in eight games.

2024: Named to United States national baseball team and All-World Team

In 2024, Chandler Simpson was named to the United States national baseball team for the WBSC Premier12. He batted .459 and was named to the All-World Team as an outfielder, leading the tournament in stolen bases.

April 18, 2025: Promotion to Major Leagues

On April 18, 2025, Chandler Simpson was promoted to the major leagues by the Tampa Bay Rays.

2025: MLB Debut

In 2025, Chandler Simpson made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut for the Tampa Bay Rays.