History of Jake Burger in Timeline

Jacob Michael "Jake" Burger is an American professional baseball player currently playing for the Texas Rangers of MLB. Primarily a third baseman and first baseman, he previously played for the Chicago White Sox and Miami Marlins. His career focuses on his professional baseball activities within Major League Baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

April 10, 1996: Jacob Burger Born

On April 10, 1996, Jacob Michael Burger was born. He is an American professional baseball third baseman and first baseman.

2016: Sophomore Year Success

In 2016, during his sophomore year at Missouri State University, Jake Burger hit .349 with 21 home runs and 72 RBIs over 56 games. He also played for the United States collegiate national team after the season.

2017: MVC Player of the Year

In 2017, Jake Burger batted .328 with 22 home runs and 65 RBIs and was named the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year.

2017: Drafted by White Sox and First Season

In 2017, Jake Burger was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the first round. He was assigned to the Arizona League White Sox, and later promoted to the Kannapolis Intimidators. He finished the season with a .263 batting average, five home runs, and 29 RBIs.

2017: Drafted by White Sox

In 2017, Jake Burger was selected by the White Sox in the first round of the MLB draft.

2017: First time since 2017

In 2020, It was Jake Burger's first time playing competitive baseball since 2017.

2018: Achilles Injury

On February 26, 2018, during spring training with the White Sox, Jake Burger suffered a ruptured achilles tendon in his left leg, and was ruled out for the entire 2018 season.

2019: Bruised Heel Injury

In 2019, Jake Burger missed time during the season due to a bruised heel.

November 20, 2020: Added to 40-Man Roster

On November 20, 2020, Jake Burger was added to the White Sox 40-man roster.

2020: Plays in CarShield Collegiate League

In 2020, Jake Burger participated in the CarShield Collegiate League in O'Fallon, Missouri, due to the COVID-19 pandemic canceling the minor league season. After the league ended, Burger was invited to the White Sox alternate training site.

June 2021: All-Star Futures Game Selection

In June 2021, Jake Burger was selected to play in the All-Star Futures Game.

2021: MLB Debut

In 2021, Jake Burger made his MLB debut with the Chicago White Sox.

2022: White Sox Opening Day Roster

In 2022, Jake Burger was added to the White Sox Opening Day roster, filling in for the injured Yoán Moncada. He played in 21 games, hitting .239 with two home runs and seven RBIs before being sent back to Triple-A on May 9 when Moncada returned.

August 1, 2023: Traded to Miami Marlins

On August 1, 2023, the White Sox traded Jake Burger to the Miami Marlins for pitching prospect Jake Eder. In 53 games for Miami, he had a batting average of .303.

2023: Traded to Marlins

At the 2023 trade deadline, the White Sox traded Jake Burger to the Miami Marlins.

2023: Return to MLB and Walk-off Grand Slam

In 2023, Jake Burger began the season with Charlotte, and was promoted to the major leagues on April 5. On June 4, he hit a walk-off grand slam against the Detroit Tigers.

2023: Shift to First Base

Over the remainder of 2023, the Marlins began to increasingly play Jake Burger at first base, while still using him at third base and as a designated hitter.