Early Life and Education of Jason Heyward: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Jason Heyward. From birth to education, explore key events.

Jason Heyward, nicknamed "J-Hey", is a professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the San Diego Padres in MLB. He has had a notable career playing for several prominent teams including the Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros. He is known for his defensive abilities in the outfield and has contributed to winning teams throughout his MLB career.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1964: Uncle's Basketball Championship

In 1964, Jason Heyward's uncle, Kenny Washington, played basketball for one of John Wooden-led NCAA championship UCLA teams.

1965: Uncle's Basketball Championship

In 1965, Jason Heyward's uncle, Kenny Washington, played basketball for one of John Wooden-led NCAA championship UCLA teams.

August 9, 1989: Jason Heyward's Birth

On August 9, 1989, Jason Alias Heyward, nicknamed "J-Hey", was born. He is an American professional baseball outfielder.

1995: Brother Jacob's Birth

In 1995, Jason Heyward's younger brother, Jacob, was born.

2005: State Championship Team

In 2005, Jason Heyward was on the AAAA Georgia state championship team with one of his close friends and teammates, Andrew Wilmot.

2007: Braves Draft Heyward

In 2007, Jason Heyward was the Atlanta Braves' first-round selection in the MLB draft out of Henry County High School in Georgia. He was 17 years old when he began his minor league career.

February 2010: Batting Practice Exploits

In February 2010, it was reported that Jason Heyward's early batting practice exploits proved fatal to an oak tree in deep center field at the high school playing field.

October 25, 2016: First African-Americans to play for Cubs in a World Series game

On October 25, 2016, Jason Heyward, along with teammates Dexter Fowler, Addison Russell, and Carl Edwards Jr., became the first African-Americans to play for the Cubs in a World Series game.

2016: Accommodating Teammate David Ross

In 2016, Jason Heyward paid for hotel suites large enough to accommodate teammate David Ross, his wife, and their three young children on all of the Cubs' road trips.