Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jesse Winker

Discover the career path of Jesse Winker, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jesse Winker is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter currently playing for the New York Mets in MLB. He debuted in 2017 and has played for the Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners, Milwaukee Brewers, and Washington Nationals. He was selected as an All-Star in 2021, highlighting his performance in the league.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2012: Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds

In 2012, Jesse Winker was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the first round as the 49th overall pick, and made his professional debut for the Billings Mustangs.

2014: Promotion to Double-A and All-Star Futures Game

In 2014, Jesse Winker started the season with the Bakersfield Blaze, was promoted to Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos in June, and played in the All-Star Futures Game in July. His season ended early due to a wrist injury from a car accident.

2015: Season with Pensacola

In 2015, Jesse Winker played with Pensacola, achieving a .282 batting average with 13 home runs and 55 RBIs.

2016: Added to Reds 40-man Roster

After the 2016 season, the Reds added Jesse Winker to their 40-man roster.

2017: MLB Debut

In 2017, Jesse Winker made his Major League Baseball debut.

2019: Career-High Home Runs

In 2019, Jesse Winker played in 113 games for Cincinnati, achieving a career-high of 16 home runs.

June 6, 2021: Three Home Run Game

On June 6, 2021, Jesse Winker hit three home runs in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals, marking his second three-homer game of the year and making him the first player in Reds history to log multiple 3-homer games in a season.

2021: All-Star Selection

In 2021, Jesse Winker was selected as an All-Star.

March 14, 2022: Traded to the Seattle Mariners

On March 14, 2022, Jesse Winker and Eugenio Suárez were traded by the Reds to the Seattle Mariners.

December 2, 2022: Traded to the Milwaukee Brewers

On December 2, 2022, Jesse Winker and Abraham Toro were traded by the Mariners to the Milwaukee Brewers for Kolten Wong.

2023: Regular and Post-Season Performance

In 2023, during the regular season with the Brewers, Jesse Winker batted .199 with one home run and 23 RBIs. In the post-season, he went hitless in two at-bats and became a free agent after the season.

February 12, 2024: Signed with the Washington Nationals

On February 12, 2024, Jesse Winker signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals.

July 28, 2024: Traded to the New York Mets

On July 28, 2024, the Nationals traded Jesse Winker to the New York Mets.

2024: Postseason with the Mets

In the 2024 MLB postseason, Jesse Winker played in 10 games for the Mets, batting .318 with one home run and 4 RBI, later becoming a free agent after the season.