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 currently playing for the Athletics in MLB, after previously playing for the New York Mets. He debuted in MLB in 2018. McNeil's breakout year was in 2022 when he started the All-Star Game at second base. He also won the MLB Batting Title and the Silver Slugger Award that year, marking significant achievements in his career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1999: First Mets Second Baseman to Win Award Since 1999

Jeff McNeil became the first Mets second baseman to win the Silver Slugger Award since Edgardo Alfonzo in 1999, after winning it in 2022.

2005: First Mets Player Since David Wright in 2005 to Bat .300+ in Three Straight Seasons

Jeff McNeil became the first Mets player since David Wright in 2005 to have a batting average of .300 or more in three straight seasons, achieving this feat in the 2020 season.

2011: First Met to Win Batting Title Since José Reyes in 2011

Jeff McNeil was the first Met to win the National League batting title since José Reyes in 2011, after winning the title in 2022.

2013: Named to All-Big West First Team in 2013

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

2013: First Mets' Position Player to Start an All-Star Game Since David Wright in 2013

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

2016: First Met to Win Award Since 2016

Jeff McNeil was the first Met to win the Silver Slugger Award since Yoenis Céspedes in 2016, after winning it in 2022.

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

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

August 5, 2019: Recorded 200th Career Hit in 2019

On August 5, 2019, Jeff McNeil recorded his 200th career hit in his 599th at-bat, becoming the fastest player in Mets history to reach 200 career hits. He finished the season with a .318/.384/.531 slash line, 23 home runs, and 75 RBIs.

2021: "Bounce-Back Year" from 2021

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

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

On June 10, 2022, McNeil was named to the 2022 MLB All-Star Game as a representative for the National League. He started as second baseman after Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s injury.

November 10, 2022: Won First Career Silver Slugger Award on November 10, 2022

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

2022: Won the National League Batting Title in 2022

In 2022, Jeff McNeil finished the season with a .326 batting average, winning the National League batting title. He had the lowest called strike plus whiff rate in the majors, at 19.0%.