History of Jesse Winker in Timeline

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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August 17, 1993: Jesse Winker's Birth

On August 17, 1993, Jesse Winker was born.

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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.

2013: Midwest League All-Star and Home Run Derby Champion

In 2013, Jesse Winker played with the Dayton Dragons, becoming a Midwest League All-Star and Home Run Derby champion.

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.

2018: Shoulder Injury

In 2018, Jesse Winker started the season as a starting outfielder for Cincinnati, but a right shoulder injury in July ended his season.

2019: Career-High Home Runs

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

2020: Unofficial All-Star Nomination

In 2020, Jesse Winker played in 54 games for the Reds and was nominated by MLB.com to play as the designated hitter for the National League Unofficial 2020 All-Star team.

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.

October 2022: Ryan Divish Comments on Winker's Work Ethic

In October 2022, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times discussed Jesse Winker's work ethic and future with the team.

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.

2022: Knee and Neck Surgery

In 2022, Jesse Winker batted .219 with a career-worst .688 OPS. After the season, he underwent surgery on his knee and neck.

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.