History of Jarren Duran in Timeline

Jarren Duran is a professional baseball outfielder for the Boston Red Sox, debuting in MLB in 2021. He is listed at 6'0" and 205 pounds, bats left-handed, and throws right-handed. Duran was named the MVP of the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. Although American, he represents Mexico internationally.

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September 5, 1996: Jarren Duran's Birth

On September 5, 1996, Jarren William Duran was born. He is an American professional baseball outfielder.

2017: Wareham Gatemen

In 2017, Duran played collegiate summer baseball for the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2018: First Professional Season

During 2018, Jarren Duran spent his first professional season with the Lowell Spinners and Greenville Drive, achieving a combined batting average of .357.

2018: Drafted by the Red Sox

In 2018, Jarren Duran was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the seventh round of the Major League Baseball draft.

2019: All-Star Futures Game & Player of the Year

In 2019, Duran was promoted to the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs, added to Baseball America's top 100 prospects list, named to the All-Star Futures Game, named High-A player of the year by Baseball America, and Red Sox' minor league baserunner of the year.

November 2020: Ranked Red Sox Prospect

In November 2020, Jarren Duran was ranked as the Red Sox' number five prospect by Baseball America.

2020: Olympics Qualification

Although the team qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympics (held in Tokyo in 2021), Duran was not included on the Olympic roster due to the possibility of being called up by the Red Sox.

May 2021: US National Baseball Team Selection

In May 2021, Duran was named to the roster of the United States national baseball team for the Americas Qualifying Event.

2021: Caribbean Series

In 2021, Duran played in the Caribbean Series for the Criollos de Caguas and helped lead the team to the championship game. He was also selected to the All-Tournament Team.

2021: MLB Debut

In 2021, Jarren Duran made his Major League Baseball debut for the Boston Red Sox.

2022: Suicide Attempt

In 2022, Duran attempted suicide using a rifle, but the gun did not fire.

2022: MLB Season and Fluctuations

In 2022, Duran started in Triple-A with Worcester and was recalled to Boston multiple times. He struggled with consistency and was placed on the restricted list due to his vaccination status. He played in 58 major-league games, batting .221 with 3 home runs and 17 RBIs.

2023: Established MLB Player and Injury

In 2023, Duran established himself as an effective hitter and base stealer, becoming a fixture in Boston's lineup. However, on August 22, 2023, he was placed on the injured list due to a toe injury, leading to season-ending surgery.

2023: World Baseball Classic

In 2023, Duran represented Mexico in the World Baseball Classic due to his Mexican heritage through his father.

August 11, 2024: Suspension for Homophobic Slur

On August 11, 2024, Duran was caught on broadcast audio calling a heckler a "fucking faggot." He apologized and was suspended two games by the Red Sox for using a homophobic slur. MLB then donated the salary of his suspended games to Greater PFLAG Boston.

2024: MLB Stats and MVP Voting

In 2024, Duran led the major leagues in plate appearances with 735, at bats with 675, and doubles with 48. He also tied for the MLB lead with 14 triples and posted a .285/.342/.492 slash line with 111 runs, 24 home runs, and 75 RBIs, placing 8th in American League MVP voting.