History of Dylan Carlson (baseball) in Timeline

Dylan Carlson is a professional baseball outfielder. He currently plays for the Baltimore Orioles in Major League Baseball (MLB). Prior to joining the Orioles, Carlson played for the St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay Rays. His career has been centered around his role as an outfielder in MLB.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

October 23, 1998: Dylan Carlson Born

On October 23, 1998, Dylan James Carlson was born. He is an American professional baseball outfielder.

2016: Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals

Despite not being considered a Top 200 prospect for the 2016 MLB draft, Dylan Carlson was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round, with the 33rd overall pick. He agreed to a signing bonus of $1.35 million.

2016: Cardinals Drafted Carlson

In 2016, the Cardinals selected Dylan Carlson in the first round of the MLB draft.

2017: Peoria Chiefs Season

In 2017, Dylan Carlson played with the Peoria Chiefs, slashing .240/.342/.347 with seven home runs and 42 RBI in 115 games.

2018: Promotion to Palm Beach Cardinals

Dylan Carlson began the 2018 season with Peoria, and was later promoted to the Palm Beach Cardinals, finishing the year with a .247/.345/.386 slash line, nine home runs, and 53 RBI in 99 games.

2019: Texas League Player of the Year

In 2019, Dylan Carlson played with the Springfield Cardinals and was named a Texas League All-Star. In July, he participated in the All-Star Futures Game alongside Nolan Gorman. After being promoted to the Memphis Redbirds in August, he was named the Texas League Player of the Year.

August 15, 2020: MLB Debut

On August 15, 2020, Dylan Carlson was promoted to the major leagues by the Cardinals and made his MLB debut against the Chicago White Sox.

2020: MLB Debut

In 2020, Dylan Carlson made his MLB debut.

April 7, 2021: First Career Grand Slam

On April 7, 2021, Dylan Carlson hit his first career grand slam against Zach Pop of the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot Park.

2021: Starting Right Fielder

In 2021, Dylan Carlson became the team's starting right fielder and was a finalist for National League Rookie of the Year.

July 2, 2022: Record-Tying Four Consecutive Home Runs

On July 2, 2022, Dylan Carlson hit the final of a record-tying four consecutive home runs between teammates in the first inning off Phillies starter Kyle Gibson at Citizens Bank Park.