History of Jean Segura in Timeline

Jean Segura is a former professional baseball infielder from the Dominican Republic. He played in MLB for several teams, including the Angels, Brewers, Diamondbacks, Mariners, Phillies, and Marlins. Segura was an All-Star twice, in 2013 and 2018, and he led the National League in hits in 2016. He also represented the Dominican Republic in the 2017 World Baseball Classic.

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March 17, 1990: Jean Segura Born

On March 17, 1990, Jean Carlos Enrique Segura was born. He is a Dominican former professional baseball infielder.

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2007: Professional Debut with Dominican Summer Angels

In 2007, Jean Segura made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer Angels of the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League. He batted .324 with 22 stolen bases and was named a DSL postseason All-Star.

2007: Signed with the Angels

In 2007, Jean Segura signed with the Los Angeles Angels as a free agent.

2007: Signed with Angels as Free Agent

In 2007, Jean Segura signed with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim as an international free agent.

2008: Played for Arizona Angels, Fractured Leg

In 2008, Jean Segura played 11 games for the Arizona Angels of the Rookie-level Arizona League, and fractured his left leg.

2009: Played for Orem Owlz and Salt Lake Bees

In 2009, Jean Segura played for the Orem Owlz of the Rookie-level Pioneer League and the Salt Lake Bees of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League. He batted .354 with 11 stolen bases between the two teams. His season was limited by a broken finger.

2010: Standout Year with Cedar Rapids Kernels

In 2010, Jean Segura played for the Cedar Rapids Kernels of the Class A Midwest League, having a standout year. He was named Midwest League Player of the Week on May 24, stole 50 bases, and had 161 hits, leading the league in both categories. He was named a Midwest League mid-season All-Star and an MiLB.com Angels Organization All-Star.

November 18, 2011: Added to Angels 40-man Roster

On November 18, 2011, Jean Segura was added to the Angels 40-man roster.

2011: Promoted to Inland Empire 66ers

In 2011, Jean Segura was promoted to the Inland Empire 66ers of the Class A-Advanced California League. He missed a significant portion of the season after suffering a torn left hamstring, playing in 44 games.

July 24, 2012: MLB Debut

On July 24, 2012, Jean Segura made his Major League Baseball debut at shortstop.

July 27, 2012: Traded to Milwaukee Brewers

On July 27, 2012, Jean Segura was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers along with John Hellweg and Ariel Peña for Zack Greinke. After being assigned to the Huntsville Stars, he was promoted after eight games.

2012: MLB Debut and Trade to Brewers

In 2012, Jean Segura made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Angels and was later traded to the Milwaukee Brewers as part of a package for Zack Greinke.

April 19, 2013: Stole First Base

On April 19, 2013, Jean Segura stole second base, then "stole" first base during a game. After a double steal attempt with Ryan Braun, Segura retreated to first base, where he was ruled safe, then was later caught stealing second base.

2013: Brewers' Opening Day Shortstop and All-Star Selection

In 2013, Jean Segura was named the Milwaukee Brewers' Opening Day shortstop. He was also a National League reserve for the 2013 MLB All-Star Game. He finished the year hitting .294 with 10 triples and 44 stolen bases.

2013: All-Star Selection

In 2013, Jean Segura was selected as an All-Star.

2013: Stolen Bases Record

Jean Segura and Starling Marté were the only two MLB players to have stolen 20 or more bases each season since 2013.

2014: Batting and Defensive Stats

In 2014, Jean Segura batted .246 with 7.3 at-bats per strikeout. He led all NL fielders with 447 assists.

2014: Death of Son

In 2014, Jean Segura had a son from a previous relationship who died at nine months old, which nearly caused Segura to quit baseball.

2015: Batting and Stolen Base Stats

In 2015, Jean Segura batted .257 with 25 stolen bases and an 80.65% stolen base percentage. He walked in 2.2% of his at-bats, the lowest percentage in the major leagues.

2015: Traded to Diamondbacks

In 2015, Jean Segura played for Milwaukee before being traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

January 30, 2016: Traded to Arizona Diamondbacks

On January 30, 2016, Jean Segura was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks along with Tyler Wagner in exchange for Aaron Hill, Chase Anderson, Isan Diaz, and cash considerations. He played mostly at second base for the first time in the majors and batted .319 with an NL-leading 203 hits.

November 23, 2016: Traded to Seattle Mariners

On November 23, 2016, Jean Segura was traded to the Seattle Mariners along with Zac Curtis and Mitch Haniger for Taijuan Walker and Ketel Marte.

2016: Traded to Seattle Mariners

After the 2016 season, the Arizona Diamondbacks traded Jean Segura to the Seattle Mariners.

2016: Led National League in Hits

In 2016, Jean Segura led the National League in hits.

June 2017: Signed Contract Extension with Mariners

In June 2017, Jean Segura signed a five-year contract extension with the Seattle Mariners worth $70 million, covering the years 2018 to 2022, with an option for 2023.

2017: Played in World Baseball Classic

In 2017, Jean Segura played for the Dominican Republic national baseball team at the World Baseball Classic.

2017: Signed contract with Mariners

In 2017, Jean Segura signed a five-year, $70 million contract with the Seattle Mariners.

December 3, 2018: Traded to Philadelphia Phillies

On December 3, 2018, Jean Segura was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies along with Juan Nicasio and James Pazos for Carlos Santana and J. P. Crawford. Segura waived his no-trade clause to allow the trade.

2018: Traded to Philadelphia Phillies

After the 2018 season, Seattle traded Jean Segura to the Philadelphia Phillies.

2018: All-Star Game Selection

In 2018, Jean Segura was named to the MLB All-Star Game, hitting a go-ahead 3-run home run. He batted .304 for the season.

2018: Contract Extension Coverage

Jean Segura's five-year contract extension with Seattle Mariners signed in June 2017 covered the years 2018 to 2022, with an option for 2023.

2019: Batting and Defensive Statistics

In 2019, Jean Segura batted .280 with 79 runs, 37 doubles, and 12 home runs. He led NL batters in contact percentage. He made 20 errors on defense, the most in the league.

2020: Pandemic-Shortened Season Stats

During the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Jean Segura batted .266 with 7 home runs and 25 RBIs in 54 games.

2021: Batting and Defensive Stats

In 2021, Jean Segura batted .290 with 14 home runs and 58 RBIs. He led all NL second basemen with 85 double plays.

June 1, 2022: Placed on Injured List

On June 1, 2022, Jean Segura was placed on the injured list after suffering a fractured right index finger, with an expected recovery time of 10–12 weeks.

November 7, 2022: Phillies Declined Club Option

On November 7, 2022, the Philadelphia Phillies declined Jean Segura's $17 million club option, making him a free agent for the first time in his career.

2022: Contract Extension Coverage

Jean Segura's five-year contract extension with Seattle Mariners signed in June 2017 covered the years 2018 to 2022, with an option for 2023.

January 4, 2023: Signed with Miami Marlins

On January 4, 2023, Jean Segura signed a two-year, $17 million contract with the Miami Marlins.

2023: Contract Extension Option Year

Jean Segura's five-year contract extension with Seattle Mariners signed in June 2017 covered the years 2018 to 2022, with an option for 2023.

August 9, 2024: Signed Minor League Contract with Baltimore Orioles

On August 9, 2024, Jean Segura signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles.

2024: Winter League Baseball with Leones del Escogido

Following the 2024 season, Jean Segura signed with the Leones del Escogido to play winter league baseball in the Dominican Professional Baseball League.