History of DJ LeMahieu in Timeline

David John LeMahieu, known as DJ LeMahieu, is an American professional baseball infielder currently playing for the New York Yankees in MLB. Before joining the Yankees, he played for the Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies. A versatile player known for his hitting ability and defensive skills, LeMahieu has established himself as a valuable asset in Major League Baseball.

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1902: Ed Delahanty hits for Washington

In 1902 Ed Delahanty hit .376 for Washington (AL).

1959: Milwaukee Braves

Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews lead MLB in batting average and home runs in 1959 with the Milwaukee Braves.

July 13, 1988: DJ LeMahieu's Birth

On July 13, 1988, David John LeMahieu, later known as a professional baseball infielder, was born.

1994: Paul O'Neill wins batting title

Paul O'Neill in 1994 became the second Yankees player to win a batting title in a shortened season before entering contract negotiations.

1998: Yankee to win AL batting title

In 1998 Bernie Williams became the first Yankee to win an AL batting title since Bernie Williams.

2005: LSU Reaches NCAA Post-Season

In 2005, Louisiana State University (LSU) reached the NCAA post-season play for the first time since 2005.

2007: Drafted by the Detroit Tigers

In 2007, after his senior year, LeMahieu was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the MLB draft but did not sign so that he could attend college.

2008: Hitting Streak

At the end of the 2008 campaign, LeMahieu had a 16-game consecutive hitting streak, adding to the streak in 2009.

2008: Cape Cod Baseball League

In 2008, LeMahieu was part of the Harwich Mariners team in the Cape Cod Baseball League. He was named a league all-star and earned the team's regular-season MVP award.

2008: Freshman Year at LSU

In 2008, as a freshman at LSU, LeMahieu started in 67 of 68 games, hit .337, and helped LSU reach the NCAA post-season play.

2009: Highest Batting Average

In 2009, Derek Jeter posted the highest batting average for a Yankee player since Derek Jeter hit .334.

2009: College World Series Championship

In 2009, LeMahieu helped LSU win the College World Series championship and was selected to the All-Tournament team.

2009: Drafted by Chicago Cubs

In 2009, the Chicago Cubs selected LeMahieu in the second round of the MLB draft, and he played for the Peoria Chiefs.

2009: Selected in MLB Draft

In 2009, the Cubs selected LeMahieu in the second round of the MLB draft.

2010: Plays for Daytona Cubs

In 2010, LeMahieu played with the Daytona Cubs and earned a Florida State League post-season All-Star selection.

May 30, 2011: MLB Debut

On May 30, 2011, LeMahieu made his major league debut for the Chicago Cubs, pinch-hitting against the Houston Astros.

December 8, 2011: Traded to Colorado Rockies

On December 8, 2011, LeMahieu was traded by the Cubs to the Colorado Rockies.

2011: Plays for Tennessee Smokies

In 2011, LeMahieu began the season with the Tennessee Smokies.

2011: MLB Debut for the Cubs

In 2011, LeMahieu made his MLB debut for the Chicago Cubs.

May 23, 2012: Called Up to Major Leagues

On May 23, 2012, LeMahieu was called up to the major leagues to replace injured Jonathan Herrera as a utility infielder.

2012: Traded to the Rockies

Before the 2012 season, LeMahieu was traded to the Colorado Rockies.

2012: Joins Colorado Springs Sky Sox

In 2012, LeMahieu began the season with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox of the PCL.

2013: Yankee with Batting Average

In 2013, Canó was the Yankee to qualify for the batting title with a .300+ batting average since Canó.

2014: Marriage to Jordan

DJ LeMahieu married Jordan in 2014. They reside in Birmingham, Michigan, during the offseason.

2014: Played Multiple Positions

In 2014, LeMahieu played in multiple positions for the first time, but did not cover shortstop that season.

2014: Gold Glove Award

In 2014, LeMahieu won his first Gold Glove Award with the Colorado Rockies.

2015: Named an All-Star

In 2015, LeMahieu was named an All-Star with the Colorado Rockies.

2015: All-Star Game Selection

In 2015, LeMahieu was the starting second baseman for the NL in the All-Star Game, marking his first All-Star selection.

2016: NL Batting Title

In 2016 LeMahieu led the NL in 2016 with a .348 average playing for the Colorado Rockies.

2016: National League Batting Title

In 2016, LeMahieu won the National League batting title with a .348 season average.

2017: All-Star Selection and Gold Glove Award

In 2017, LeMahieu was named an All-Star and also won a Gold Glove Award with the Colorado Rockies.

2018: Gold Glove Award

In 2018, LeMahieu won another Gold Glove Award with the Colorado Rockies.

2018: Career High Home Runs and Defensive Excellence

In the 2018 season, LeMahieu hit a career-high 15 home runs and continued his defensive excellence, earning a third Gold Glove.

January 14, 2019: Signed with New York Yankees

On January 14, 2019, LeMahieu signed a two-year deal with the New York Yankees.

August 8, 2019: High Exit Velocity

As of August 8, 2019, DJ LeMahieu, despite not having a traditional power hitter's approach, compensated with a high exit velocity of 91.7 mph, enabling him to hit for extra bases.

2019: Multiple Infield Positions

In 2019, LeMahieu played first, second, and third base due to team injuries. He was the first Yankees player to make 25 starts in each of the three different infield positions.

2019: All-Star and Silver Slugger Award

In 2019, LeMahieu was named an All-Star and won his first career Silver Slugger Award with the Yankees.

2020: Recovers from COVID-19 and Thumb Sprain

In 2020, LeMahieu recovered from COVID-19 but later suffered a left thumb sprain, leading to a stint on the injured list.

2020: American League Batting Title

In 2020, LeMahieu won the American League batting title, becoming the first player in the modern era to win a batting title in each league.

2020: AL Batting Title and MLB Leader

LeMahieu ended the 2020 season with a .364 batting average, the highest in the American League. He also became the first player in MLB's "modern era" to win a batting title in both the American and National Leagues.

January 27, 2021: Signed Six-Year Deal with Yankees

On January 27, 2021, LeMahieu signed a six-year deal in free agency to return to the Yankees.

May 7, 2021: 300th Hit with Yankees

On May 7, 2021, LeMahieu recorded his 300th career hit with the Yankees, achieving it in his 225th game.

May 25, 2021: Birth of first child

On May 25, 2021, DJ LeMahieu and his wife, Jordan, welcomed their first child, a daughter.

2021: Batting Average and Field Percentage

In 2021, LeMahieu batted .268/.349/.362 and had the lowest pull percentage in the major leagues (at 24.8%), and the highest opposite field percentage (at 35.8%).

2022: Gold Glove Award

In 2022, DJ LeMahieu batted .261 with 12 home runs and 46 RBIs. He faced a high percentage of fastballs and swung at a low percentage of pitches in the strike zone. Notably, he became the first recipient of the American League Gold Glove Award for a utility player in 2022.

2023: Performance spike after coaching change

In 2023, DJ LeMahieu played 136 games for the Yankees, batting .243 with 15 home runs and 44 RBIs. His performance improved after Sean Casey replaced Dillon Lawson as hitting coach midseason in 2023.

May 28, 2024: Return from Injured List

DJ LeMahieu was activated from the injured list and returned to the Yankees' lineup on May 28, 2024, after recovering from a non-displaced fracture of his right foot, which he sustained prior to the 2024 season.