History of Christopher Morel in Timeline

"Christopher Rafael Morel is a Dominican professional baseball player who currently plays third base for the Tampa Bay Rays. His Major League Baseball debut was with the Chicago Cubs in 2022 before joining the Rays. "

June 24, 1999: Birth of Christopher Morel

Christopher Rafael Morel was born on June 24, 1999.

August 23, 2015: Signing with the Chicago Cubs

On August 23, 2015, Morel signed with the Chicago Cubs as an international free agent.

2017: Start in the Dominican Summer League

Morel began his professional career in 2017 with the Cubs' Dominican Summer League team.

2018: Advancement to Class A-Short Season and Rookie League

In 2018, Morel played for both the Class A-Short Season Eugene Emeralds and the Rookie League AZL Cubs.

2019: Playing with the South Bend Cubs

Christopher Morel played for the A-level South Bend Cubs during the 2019 season.

November 20, 2020: Addition to Cubs 40-Man Roster

To protect him from the Rule 5 draft, the Cubs added Morel to their 40-man roster on November 20, 2020.

2021: Playing for Tennessee Smokies and Iowa Cubs

During the 2021 season, Morel played for both the Double-A Tennessee Smokies and the Triple-A Iowa Cubs.

2022: Major League Debut

Christopher Morel made his Major League Baseball debut in 2022.

2022: Major League Debut and Home Run

Morel started 2022 in Double-A but was recalled to the majors on May 17. He made his debut that day and hit a home run in his first at-bat.

May 8, 2023: Promotion to Major Leagues

On May 8, 2023, Morel was promoted to the major leagues after a strong start in Triple-A.

May 23, 2023: Record-Breaking Home Runs

Morel made Cubs history on May 23, 2023, by becoming the first player in franchise history to hit nine home runs in the team's first 12 games of a season.