History of Gavin Sheets in Timeline

Gavin Crawford Sheets is a professional baseball right fielder in Major League Baseball. He currently plays for the San Diego Padres. Prior to joining the Padres, Sheets played for the Chicago White Sox, making his MLB debut in 2021. His career is relatively recent, focusing on his current status as an MLB player.

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April 23, 1996: Gavin Sheets Born

On April 23, 1996, Gavin Crawford Sheets was born. He later became a professional baseball right fielder.

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2014: Drafted by Atlanta Braves

In 2014, Gavin Sheets was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the Major League Baseball draft, but he did not sign with them.

2016: Plays for Wareham Gatemen

In 2016, Gavin Sheets played collegiate summer baseball for the Wareham Gatemen in the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2017: Named All-Atlantic Coast Conference

In 2017, Gavin Sheets batted .317 with 21 home runs and 84 RBIs in 63 games during his junior season, and was named All-Atlantic Coast Conference.

2017: Drafted by the Chicago White Sox

In 2017, Gavin Sheets was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the second round of the Major League Baseball draft and signed with them, receiving a $2 million signing bonus. He began his professional career with the Arizona White Sox.

November 20, 2020: Added to White Sox 40-man Roster

On November 20, 2020, the White Sox added Gavin Sheets to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. He started the season with the Charlotte Knights and began playing in the outfield.

June 3, 2021: Recalled to Major League Team

On June 3, 2021, Gavin Sheets was recalled to the major league team following Andrew Vaughn's placement on the COVID-19 injured list.

2021: MLB Debut and Postseason Appearance

In 2021, Gavin Sheets made his MLB debut, posting a .250 batting average with 11 home runs and 34 RBIs in 54 games. He also made his postseason debut, hitting a home run in game 4 against the Houston Astros.