Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jahmai Jones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 26, 2026

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jahmai Jones made an impact.

Jahmai Jones is an American professional baseball player who plays as an outfielder and second baseman for the Detroit Tigers in MLB. He debuted in 2020 with the Los Angeles Angels and has since played for the Baltimore Orioles, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Yankees. Despite being American, he represents the South Korea national team in international competitions.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: Professional Debut with Arizona League Angels

In 2015, Jahmai Jones made his professional debut with the Arizona League Angels.

2015: Drafted by Los Angeles Angels

In 2015, Jahmai Jones was selected by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the second round of the Major League Baseball draft.

2016: Promotion to Burlington Bees

In 2016, Jahmai Jones started the season with the Orem Owlz and was promoted to the Burlington Bees during the season.

2017: Played for Burlington and Inland Empire 66ers

In 2017, Jahmai Jones played for both Burlington and the Inland Empire 66ers.

2018: Played with Inland and Mobile BayBears

In 2018, Jahmai Jones played with the Inland Empire 66ers and the Mobile BayBears.

2019: Season with Mobile BayBears

In 2019, Jahmai Jones spent the season with the Mobile BayBears and was selected to play in the Arizona Fall League for the Mesa Solar Sox. He was also added to the Angels 40-man roster.

August 31, 2020: MLB Debut as Pinch Runner

On August 31, 2020, Jahmai Jones made his MLB debut as a pinch runner.

September 26, 2020: First Career Hit

On September 26, 2020, Jahmai Jones got his first career hit off of Tony Gonsolin of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

2020: MLB Debut

In 2020, Jahmai Jones made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Los Angeles Angels.

February 2, 2021: Traded to Baltimore Orioles

On February 2, 2021, Jahmai Jones was traded to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for pitcher Alex Cobb.

July 23, 2022: Signed with Los Angeles Dodgers

On July 23, 2022, Jahmai Jones signed a two-year minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

July 1, 2023: Opted Out of Contract

On July 1, 2023, Jahmai Jones opted out of his minor league contract and became a free agent.

July 3, 2023: Signed with Milwaukee Brewers

On July 3, 2023, Jahmai Jones signed a major league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers and recorded his first hit as a Brewer - a game tying, three RBI double.