History of Gage Workman in Timeline

Gage Workman is an American professional baseball third baseman currently playing for the Chicago White Sox in Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Chicago Cubs and made his MLB debut in 2025. His career is focused on playing third base professionally in MLB.

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October 24, 1999: Gage Workman's Birth

On October 24, 1999, Gage Tater Workman was born. He is an American professional baseball third baseman.

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2017: High School Baseball Season and MLB Draft

In 2017, Gage Workman batted .396 during his baseball season at Basha High School. Following the season, he was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 14th round of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft, but he did not sign and chose to play college baseball at Arizona State University instead.

2018: Reclassification

In 2018, Gage Workman was originally set to graduate high school but reclassified to the class of 2017.

2018: Freshman Season at Arizona State University

In 2018, during Gage Workman's freshman season at Arizona State University, he appeared in 50 games, starting in 48, and achieved a batting average of .276 with three home runs and 25 RBI. He also played in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Brewster Whitecaps.

2019: Sophomore Season at Arizona State University

In 2019, as a sophomore, Gage Workman had a strong season, slashing .330/.413/.528 with eight home runs, 42 RBI, and nine stolen bases over 57 games. He earned honorable mention for both the All-Pac-12 team and the All-Pac-12 defensive team and was also named a league all-star playing in the Cape Cod League for Brewster.

November 2020: Marriage to Alexa

In November 2020, Gage Workman married his wife, Alexa.

2020: Drafted by Detroit Tigers

In 2020, Gage Workman was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the fourth round as the 102nd overall pick in the Major League Baseball draft and signed with them. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020: Junior Season Interrupted by COVID-19 Pandemic

In 2020, Gage Workman's junior season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic after 17 games. He batted .250/.316/.471 with three home runs and 14 RBI.

2021: Assignment to Lakeland and Promotion to West Michigan

In 2021, Gage Workman was assigned to the Lakeland Flying Tigers and later promoted to the West Michigan Whitecaps after a strong performance, slashing .256/.357/.426 with three home runs, 19 RBI, 16 doubles, and 22 stolen bases over 51 games.

2022: Assignment to Erie SeaWolves and Arizona Fall League Selection

In 2022, Gage Workman was assigned to the Erie SeaWolves, where he slashed .225/.276/.415 with 14 home runs, 68 RBI, thirty stolen bases, and thirty doubles over 128 games. Following the season, he was selected to play in the Arizona Fall League for the Salt River Rafters.

2023: Split Season Between Erie and West Michigan

In 2023, Gage Workman split the season between Erie and West Michigan, hitting .239/.336/.409 with 13 home runs and 48 RBI over 100 games, playing primarily shortstop.

December 11, 2024: Selected by Chicago Cubs in Rule 5 Draft

On December 11, 2024, the Chicago Cubs selected Gage Workman from the Detroit Tigers in the Rule 5 draft.

2024: Return to Erie SeaWolves

In 2024, Gage Workman returned to Erie, making 126 appearances and batting .280/.366/.476 with 18 home runs, 89 RBI, and 30 stolen bases.

March 29, 2025: MLB Debut with the Chicago Cubs

On March 29, 2025, Gage Workman made his MLB debut with the Chicago Cubs after making their Opening Day roster. However, on April 23, the Cubs designated him for assignment.