David Ross (baseball)'s Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 25, 2026

A closer look at the biggest achievements of David Ross (baseball). Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

David Ross is a former professional baseball catcher and manager. He played 15 seasons in MLB. Most recently, he managed the Chicago Cubs from 2020 to 2023.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

September 2, 2002: First Major League Home Run

On September 2, 2002, David Ross hit his first major league home run off Mark Grace of the Diamondbacks, capping a 19–1 win for the Dodgers.

2009: Hit .273 in 54 Games

In 2009, David Ross hit .273 in 54 games for the Atlanta Braves.

2011: Hot Start to 2011 Season

In the 2011 season, David Ross had a hot start hitting .333 after starting seven games, with three home runs.

2012: First Home Run in Wild Card Game

In 2012, David Ross hit the first ever home run in the Wild Card Game when the new playoff format was introduced while playing for the Atlanta Braves.

2013: World Series Championship

During the 2013 season, David Ross played a key role in Boston's run to the World Series championship over the St. Louis Cardinals, starting in four games and driving in the game-winning run with an RBI double in Game 5. He also caught the series-clinching out in Game 6.

2013: World Series Win with Red Sox

In 2013, David Ross won a World Series with the Boston Red Sox.

May 9, 2015: Pitched Perfect Inning

On May 9, 2015, David Ross recorded a perfect inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in his first appearance as a pitcher in his professional baseball career.

April 21, 2016: Caught First No-Hitter

On April 21, 2016, David Ross caught his first no-hitter, against the Cincinnati Reds, with starting pitcher Jake Arrieta.

May 27, 2016: 100th Career Home Run

On May 27, 2016, David Ross hit his 100th career home run off of Adam Morgan of the Philadelphia Phillies.

2016: Announced Retirement and Won World Series

In 2016, David Ross announced his plans to retire following the season. During Game 7 of the 2016 MLB World Series against the Cleveland Indians, Ross hit a home run in his last at-bat, becoming the oldest player to do so in World Series history at 39 years old. Ross is also the only man to hit a homerun in his final at-bat in game 7 of a World Series. The Cubs won Game 7, earning Ross his second World Series ring.