Jeff McNeil's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Jeff McNeil.

Jeffrey Todd McNeil, nicknamed "Squirrel" or "Flying Squirrel," is a professional baseball utility player for the New York Mets. He debuted in MLB in 2018. In 2022, McNeil was named an All-Star, started the All-Star Game at second base, won the MLB Batting Title, and received the Silver Slugger Award, highlighting his significant impact and success in the sport.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1999: First Mets Second Baseman

On November 10, 2022, Jeff McNeil became the first Mets second baseman to win the award since Edgardo Alfonzo in 1999.

2005: David Wright

In 2020, Jeff McNeil became the first Mets player since David Wright in 2005–09 to have a batting average of .300 or more in three straight seasons.

2011: First Met

Jeff McNeil's 2022 National League Batting Title was the first for a Met since José Reyes in 2011.

2013: All-Big West Selection

In 2013, as a junior, Jeff McNeil achieved a .348 batting average with 11 strikeouts in 221 at bats, earning him a spot on the All-Big West first team.

2013: Mets' position player to start an All-Star Game

On June 10, 2022, Jeff McNeil was the first Mets' position player to start an All-Star Game since David Wright in 2013.

2016: First Met since

On November 10, 2022, Jeff McNeil was the first Met to win the award since Yoenis Céspedes in 2016.

June 30, 2019: All-Star Selection

On June 30, 2019, Jeff McNeil was named to the National League All-Star team, marking his first selection.

August 5, 2019: 200th Career Hit

On August 5, 2019, Jeff McNeil recorded his 200th career hit in his 599th career at bat, becoming the fastest player in Mets history to reach this milestone.

2021: "Bounce-back year"

Jeff McNeil described his 2022 season as a "bounce-back year" from a comparatively poor 2021.

June 10, 2022: All-Star Selection

On June 10, 2022, Jeff McNeil was named to the 2022 MLB All-Star Game as a representative for the National League, marking the second selection of his career.

November 10, 2022: Silver Slugger Award

On November 10, 2022, Jeff McNeil won his first career Silver Slugger Award as a second baseman.

2022: All-Star Game, Batting Title, and Silver Slugger Award

In 2022, Jeff McNeil started the All-Star Game at second base, won the MLB Batting Title, and received the Silver Slugger Award.

2022: National League Batting Title

Jeff McNeil finished the 2022 season with a .326 batting average, the highest among all qualified major league batters, securing the National League batting title.

2023: World Baseball Classic

In 2023, Jeff McNeil played for the United States national baseball team at the World Baseball Classic (WBC), notably scoring two runs against Cuba in the semifinals. Team USA finished second place.