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 "DJ" LeMahieu is a professional baseball infielder currently playing for the New York Yankees in MLB. Before joining the Yankees, he played for the Chicago Cubs and the Colorado Rockies. LeMahieu is known for his versatility in playing multiple infield positions and his consistent hitting ability.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1902: Ed Delahanty

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

1959: Teammates Aaron and Mathews Lead MLB

In 1959, Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews led MLB in batting average and home runs, respectively, as teammates with the Milwaukee Braves.

1994: Paul O'Neill Batting Title

In 1994, Paul O'Neill won a batting title in a shortened season before contract negotiations.

1998: Bernie Williams' Batting Title

In 1998, Bernie Williams was the last Yankee before LeMahieu to lead the majors in hitting.

2008: Consecutive Hitting Streak

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

2008: Cape Cod Baseball League

In 2008, LeMahieu played in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Harwich Mariners, earning league all-star honors and the team's regular-season MVP award. The Mariners won the League Championship Series.

2009: Highest Batting Average

In 2009, Derek Jeter hit .334.

2009: College World Series Championship

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

2013: Batting Title

In 2013, Cano qualified for the batting title.

2014: First 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 for the Colorado Rockies.

2015: All-Star Game Selection

In 2015, LeMahieu was the starting second baseman for the NL in the All-Star Game; this was LeMahieu's first All-Star selection.

2016: Led NL in Batting

In 2016, LeMahieu had a .348 average playing for the Colorado Rockies.

2016: National League Batting Title

In 2016, LeMahieu won the NL batting title with a .348 season average, leading all of MLB.

2017: Second All-Star Selection and Gold Glove

In 2017, LeMahieu was named an All-Star for the second time and won another Gold Glove Award with the Colorado Rockies.

2018: Third Gold Glove Award

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

2018: Career High in 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 and a third Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award.

2019: All-Star and Silver Slugger with Yankees

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

2019: Silver Slugger Award and All-MLB First Team

LeMahieu had a successful 2019 season, batting .327 with 26 home runs, earning his first Silver Slugger Award, being named to the All-MLB First Team, and finishing fourth in AL MVP voting.