Jeff McNeil's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Jeffrey Todd "Jeff" McNeil is a professional baseball utility player for the New York Mets, making his MLB debut in 2018. Known as "Squirrel" or "Flying Squirrel," McNeil achieved significant recognition in 2022. That year, he started in the All-Star Game at second base, won the prestigious MLB Batting Title, and was awarded the Silver Slugger Award, solidifying his status as a key player for the Mets.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1999: First Mets Second Baseman Since Alfonzo

Jeff McNeil became the first Mets second baseman to win the Silver Slugger Award since Edgardo Alfonzo in 1999.

2011: First Met since José Reyes

Jeff McNeil was the first Met to win the National League batting title since José Reyes in 2011.

2013: All-Big West First Team

In 2013, as a junior, Jeff McNeil had a .348 batting average and was named to the All-Big West first team.

2016: First Met Since Céspedes

Jeff McNeil was the first Met to win the Silver Slugger Award since Yoenis Céspedes in 2016.

June 30, 2019: Named to National League All-Star Team

On June 30, 2019, Jeff McNeil was named to the National League All-Star team for the first time.

August 5, 2019: Reaches 200 Career Hits

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

2021: Bounce-back year

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

June 10, 2022: Named to MLB All-Star Game

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

November 10, 2022: Wins Silver Slugger Award

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

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

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

2022: Wins National League Batting Title

Jeff McNeil finished the 2022 season with a .326 batting average, winning the National League batting title. He was also the first Met in franchise history to lead MLB in batting average.