History of Garrett Hampson in Timeline

Garrett Hampson is an American professional baseball utility player, currently a free agent. Drafted by the Colorado Rockies in 2016, he made his MLB debut with them in 2018. He has since played for the Miami Marlins, Kansas City Royals, and Arizona Diamondbacks. Hampson's career has been defined by his versatility, playing multiple positions.

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October 10, 1994: Garrett Hampson Born

On October 10, 1994, Garrett Reese Hampson was born. He is now an American professional baseball utility player.

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2013: Drafted by the Washington Nationals

In 2013, after his senior year of high school, Hampson was drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 26th round of the Major League Baseball draft, but he opted not to sign.

2014: Big West Conference Field Freshman of the Year

In 2014, Hampson was named the Big West Conference Field Freshman of the Year while playing for the Dirtbags.

2015: Collegiate Summer Baseball

After the 2015 season, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2016: Drafted by the Colorado Rockies

In 2016, Hampson was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 3rd round. He then signed and spent his first professional season with the Low-A Boise Hawks.

2016: Defensive Player of the Year

In 2016, Hampson was named the Big West Conference Defensive Player of the Year.

2016: Drafted by Rockies

In 2016, Hampson was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the third round of the MLB draft.

2017: Plays for High-A Lancaster JetHawks

In 2017, Hampson played for the High-A Lancaster JetHawks, achieving a .326 batting average with eight home runs, 70 RBIs, and 51 stolen bases.

July 21, 2018: Called up to major leagues and MLB debut

On July 21, 2018, Hampson was called up to the major leagues for the first time, making his MLB debut the same day.

2018: MLB Debut

In 2018, Garrett Hampson made his Major League Baseball debut with the Colorado Rockies.

2018: Promotion to Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes

In 2018, Hampson began the year with the Double-A Hartford Yard Goats and was later promoted to the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes in May.

2019: Fastest sprint speed of all major league second basemen

In 2019, Hampson had the fastest sprint speed of all major league second basemen, at 30.1 feet/second.

2021: Tied for major league lead in bunt hits

In 2021, Garrett Hampson tied for the major league lead in bunt hits, with seven.

November 18, 2022: Non-tendered by Colorado, becomes free agent

On November 18, 2022, Hampson was non-tendered by Colorado, becoming a free agent.

December 18, 2022: Signs minor league contract with Miami Marlins

On December 18, 2022, Hampson signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins organization.

March 15, 2023: Selected to 40-man roster

On March 15, 2023, Hampson was selected to the Miami Marlins' 40-man roster.

November 17, 2023: Non-tendered by the Marlins

On November 17, 2023, Hampson was non-tendered by the Miami Marlins and became a free agent.

November 29, 2023: Signs with Kansas City Royals

On November 29, 2023, Hampson signed a one-year contract worth $2 million with the Kansas City Royals.

2024: Plays for Kansas City Royals

In 2024, Hampson played in 113 games for Kansas City, batting .230/.275/.300 with no home runs, 16 RBI, and seven stolen bases.

January 31, 2025: Signs with Arizona Diamondbacks

On January 31, 2025, Hampson signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

May 23, 2025: Signs with Cincinnati Reds

On May 23, 2025, Hampson signed a major league contract with the Cincinnati Reds.

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