Jason Varitek's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Jason Varitek. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Jason Varitek, nicknamed "Tek", is a former MLB catcher who played his entire 15-year career with the Boston Red Sox. Traded to the Red Sox as a minor league prospect, he became a cornerstone of the team, earning three All-Star selections, a Gold Glove, and a Silver Slugger Award. Varitek was a key leader on the 2004 and 2007 World Series championship teams. In 2004, he was named captain of the Red Sox, becoming only the fourth captain since 1923. More recently, he served as game planning coordinator for the Red Sox.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1923: Red Sox Captains Since

Since 1923, only four Red Sox players were honored as team captain.

1984: Little League World Series

In 1984, Jason Varitek played in the Little League World Series, leading his Altamonte Springs, Florida, team to victory in the United States Championship bracket with a 4–2 victory over Southport, Indiana.

1990: High School State Championship

In 1990, Jason Varitek's Lake Brantley High School baseball team won the Florida state championship and was recognized as the number one high school baseball team in the nation by a USA Today poll.

1990: State Championship Win

In 1990, Jason Varitek's team, the Lake Brantley High School Patriots, won the state championship.

1993: CCBL Batting Title and MVP

In 1993, Jason Varitek hit .371 for Hyannis in the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL), won the league batting title, and was named the league's MVP.

1994: College World Series and Awards

In 1994, Jason Varitek helped lead the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets baseball team to the College World Series title game. He also received the Baseball America College Player of the Year Award and won the Dick Howser Trophy for national collegiate player of the year.

1999: Breakout Season

1999 was a breakout season for Jason Varitek, playing 144 games, hitting .269 with 20 home runs and 76 RBIs. Varitek also played in the ALDS and ALCS. He set a postseason record by scoring five runs in a game during the ALDS.

2002: Induction into CCBL Hall of Fame

In 2002, Jason Varitek was inducted into the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL) Hall of Fame.

2003: All-Star Selection and Playoff Appearance

In 2003, Jason Varitek had his best season to date, earning his first All-Star selection. He finished the season with a .273 average, 25 home runs, and 85 RBI. The Red Sox earned a Wild Card berth, their first playoff appearance since 1999.

December 2004: Named Captain of the Red Sox

In December 2004, Jason Varitek was named the captain of the Boston Red Sox, becoming only the fourth captain since 1923.

2004: World Series Championship and Brawl

In 2004, Jason Varitek had a career-high .296 batting average and 18 home runs. He shoved his glove into Alex Rodriguez's face during a game on July 24, causing a bench-clearing brawl. The Red Sox won the 2004 World Series, their first in 86 years.

2005: Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Awards

In 2005, Jason Varitek won his first Gold Glove Award, his first Silver Slugger, and his second All-Star selection.

2006: Red Sox Heart and Hustle Award

In 2006, Jason Varitek received the Red Sox Heart and Hustle Award from the MLB Players Alumni Association and was honored for catching 1,000 games as a Red Sox catcher.