Career Timeline of Jeremy Hazelbaker: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 18, 2025

How Jeremy Hazelbaker built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Jeremy Hazelbaker is a former professional baseball outfielder. He played in MLB for the St. Louis Cardinals and Arizona Diamondbacks. Hazelbaker also played professionally in the KBO League for the Kia Tigers. His career included stints in both American and international baseball leagues.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2009: Selected in the MLB Draft and Debut with Lowell Spinners

In 2009, Jeremy Hazelbaker was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the fourth round of the MLB Draft out of Ball State University. He started 2009 with the Low-A Lowell Spinners before being promoted to the Single-A Greenville Drive.

2011: Promotion to Salem Red Sox and Portland Sea Dogs

In 2011, Jeremy Hazelbaker was promoted to the High-A Salem Red Sox and later to the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs.

2012: Promotion to Pawtucket Red Sox

In 2012, Jeremy Hazelbaker was promoted to the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox and later returned to the team in 2013.

October 23, 2013: Trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers

On October 23, 2013, Jeremy Hazelbaker was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for Alex Castellanos.

2013: Performance with Pawtucket Red Sox

In 2013, Jeremy Hazelbaker played for the Pawtucket Red Sox, posting a .257/.313/.3.74 line with 11 home runs and 54 RBI in 121 games.

2014: Selection for the Southern League All-Star Game

In 2014, Jeremy Hazelbaker was selected for the mid-season Southern League All-Star Game and played for the Chattanooga Lookouts and Albuquerque Isotopes.

May 1, 2015: Release by the Los Angeles Dodgers

On May 1, 2015, Jeremy Hazelbaker was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers organization after playing 14 games for the Tulsa Drillers.

May 13, 2015: Signed with the St. Louis Cardinals

On May 13, 2015, Jeremy Hazelbaker signed a minor league contract with the St. Louis Cardinals organization and was assigned to the Double-A Springfield Cardinals.

July 13, 2015: Named PCL Player of the Week

On July 13, 2015, Jeremy Hazelbaker was named PCL Player of the Week after leading the league in total bases, extra-base hits, and RBI.

March 31, 2016: Hazelbaker Makes Major League Roster

On March 31, 2016, the St. Louis Cardinals announced that Jeremy Hazelbaker had made the major league roster.

June 15, 2016: Optioned to Memphis Redbirds

On June 15, 2016, Jeremy Hazelbaker was optioned to the Memphis Redbirds after hitting .250 with seven home runs and 19 RBI for the St. Louis Cardinals.

July 19, 2016: Recalled by St. Louis Cardinals

On July 19, 2016, Jeremy Hazelbaker was recalled by the St. Louis Cardinals after playing 13 games for Memphis and batting .325 with one home run and 11 RBI.