DJ LeMahieu's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of DJ LeMahieu. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

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.

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.

2009: College World Series Championship

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

2010: Plays for Daytona Cubs

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

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.