History of Gavin Sheets in Timeline

Gavin Sheets is a professional baseball right fielder currently playing for the San Diego Padres in Major League Baseball (MLB). Prior to joining the Padres, Sheets played for the Chicago White Sox, making his MLB debut in 2021. His career is still relatively young, focusing on his performance and development as an MLB player.

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April 23, 1996: Gavin Sheets Born

On April 23, 1996, Gavin Crawford Sheets was born. He is an American professional baseball right fielder.

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2014: Drafted by Atlanta Braves

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

2016: Played in Cape Cod Baseball League

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

2017: Drafted and Signed by Chicago White Sox

In 2017, Gavin Sheets was drafted in the second round by the Chicago White Sox and signed with them, receiving a $2 million signing bonus.

2017: Named All-Atlantic Coast Conference

In 2017, Gavin Sheets was named All-Atlantic Coast Conference after batting .317 with 21 home runs and 84 RBIs.

2018: Played with Winston-Salem Dash

In 2018, Gavin Sheets played with the Winston-Salem Dash, achieving a .293/.368/.407 slash line.

2019: Played with Birmingham Barons

In 2019, Gavin Sheets played with the Birmingham Barons, batting .267/.345/.414 with 16 home runs and 83 RBI.

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.

2020: Season Cancellation due to COVID-19

In 2020, Gavin Sheets did not play due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

June 3, 2021: Recalled to Major League Team

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

2021: MLB Debut, First Hit, and Postseason Home Run

In 2021, Gavin Sheets made his MLB debut, recorded his first hit and RBI, and hit his first postseason home run. He appeared in 54 games with a .250 batting average, 11 home runs, and 34 RBIs.