Career Timeline of Jake Bauers: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 30, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jake Bauers made an impact.

Jakob "Jake" Bauers is a professional baseball player in MLB, currently playing for the Milwaukee Brewers. He is versatile, playing first base, outfield, and designated hitter positions. A left-handed batter and thrower, Bauers has previously played for the Tampa Bay Rays, Cleveland Indians, Seattle Mariners, and New York Yankees. He is an American professional baseball player.

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2013: Drafted by San Diego Padres

In 2013, the San Diego Padres selected Bauers in the seventh round of the MLB draft, with the 208th overall selection. He then spent his first professional season with the Arizona Padres of the Rookie-level Arizona League.

December 19, 2014: Traded to Tampa Bay Rays

On December 19, 2014, Bauers was traded by the Padres to the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-team trade.

2014: Played for Fort Wayne TinCaps

In 2014, Bauers played for the Fort Wayne TinCaps of the Single-A Midwest League, where he batted .296 with eight home runs and 64 RBIs in 112 games, earning a postseason All-Star title.

2015: Played for Charlotte Stone Crabs and Montgomery Biscuits

In 2015, Bauers began the season with the Charlotte Stone Crabs and was later promoted to the Montgomery Biscuits, finishing the season with a combined .272 batting average, 11 home runs, and 74 RBIs.

2016: Played with Montgomery Biscuits

In 2016, Bauers stayed with the Biscuits, batting .274 with 14 home runs and 78 RBIs in 135 games.

2017: Played with Durham Bulls

In 2017, Bauers played with the Durham Bulls, batting .263 with 13 home runs, 63 RBIs, and 20 stolen bases. Following the season, the Rays added him to their 40-man roster.

June 7, 2018: Promoted to Major Leagues

On June 7, 2018, Bauers was promoted to the major leagues by the Rays, making his debut the same night.

June 24, 2018: First Career Walk-off Home Run

On June 24, 2018, Bauers hit his first career walk-off home run against Chasen Shreve of the New York Yankees.

December 13, 2018: Traded to Cleveland Indians

On December 13, 2018, Bauers was traded by the Rays to the Cleveland Indians in a three-team trade.

2018: Returned to Durham Bulls

In 2018, Bauers returned to the Durham Bulls at the beginning of the season.

June 14, 2019: Hit for the Cycle

On June 14, 2019, Bauers hit for the cycle against the Detroit Tigers.

2020: No Appearance for the Indians

In 2020, Bauers did not make an appearance for the Indians.

June 5, 2021: Designated for Assignment

On June 5, 2021, Bauers was designated for assignment after struggling with a .190 batting average, two home runs, and six RBIs in 43 games.

June 10, 2021: Traded to Seattle Mariners

On June 10, 2021, Bauers was traded by the Indians to the Seattle Mariners. He debuted with a single off Tyler Alexander.

December 20, 2021: Signed Minor League Contract with Cincinnati Reds

On December 20, 2021, Bauers signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds.

June 3, 2022: Traded to New York Yankees

On June 3, 2022, Bauers was traded to the New York Yankees for cash considerations.

2022: Played for Louisville Bats

In 2022, Bauers played for the Triple-A Louisville Bats, hitting .135 with three home runs in 29 games.

November 17, 2023: Traded to Milwaukee Brewers

On November 17, 2023, the Yankees traded Bauers to the Milwaukee Brewers.

2023: Contract selected to active roster

In 2023, Bauers played in 21 games for Scranton and on April 29, Bauers had his contract selected to the active roster. He had his first multi-homer game on June 3 against the Los Angeles Dodgers.