Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Joc Pederson

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Joc Pederson made an impact.

Joc Pederson is a professional baseball outfielder and first baseman currently playing for the Texas Rangers in MLB. Previously, he played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves, San Francisco Giants, and Arizona Diamondbacks. Notably, Pederson is a two-time World Series champion and has been selected as an All-Star twice in his career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2010: Drafted by the Dodgers

In 2010, Joc Pederson was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 11th round of the MLB draft out of Palo Alto High School.

2011: Pioneer League Performance and All-Star Selections

In 2011, Joc Pederson excelled with the Ogden Raptors in the Pioneer League, achieving a .353 batting average, leading the league with 64 RBIs, and earning multiple All-Star selections.

2012: Promotion to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes and Minor League Player of the Year

In 2012, Joc Pederson was promoted to the High-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, where he performed well, and was selected as the Dodgers' "Minor League Player of the Year."

2013: Pederson plays for Israel in World Baseball Classic

In 2013, Joc Pederson played for the Israel national baseball team in the qualifying rounds of the World Baseball Classic.

2013: Promotion to Double-A and All-Star Game Selections

In 2013, Joc Pederson was promoted to the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts and was selected to play for the United States at the All-Star Futures Game and in the Southern League All-Star Game.

September 1, 2014: Called up to the Majors

On September 1, 2014, Joc Pederson was added to the Dodgers' 40-man roster and called up to the Majors for the first time.

2014: PCL Most Valuable Player

In 2014, Joc Pederson finished his minor league season with outstanding stats, leading the PCL in multiple categories and receiving the 2014 PCL Most Valuable Player Award.

2014: Named PCL MVP and MLB Debut

In 2014, Joc Pederson was named the Pacific Coast League (PCL) Most Valuable Player after achieving 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases. That September of 2014, he also made his major league debut.

2015: Regular Season Performance

In 151 games during the 2015 season, Joc Pederson hit .210 with 26 home runs and 54 RBIs, along with 92 walks.

2015: Starting Center Fielder and All-Star Selection

In 2015, Joc Pederson began the season as the Dodgers' starting center fielder and was selected to start for the NL All-Star team.

2015: Playoff Appearance

In 2015, Joc Pederson reached the playoffs for the first time as the Dodgers faced the New York Mets in the NL Division Series.

2015: Ranked Among Top Prospects and Opening Day Starter

In 2015, Joc Pederson was ranked among the top baseball prospects and was named the Opening Day starting center fielder for the Dodgers.

2015: Selected to the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby

In 2015, Joc Pederson was selected to the National League squad in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game and participated in the Home Run Derby, reaching the final round.

2015: Career Statistics since 2015

Since his first full season in 2015, Joc Pederson ranked 5th among NL outfielders in home runs (130), and 7th in walks (295).

2016: Hit 25 Home Runs

In 2016, Joc Pederson became the first Dodger to hit at least 25 home runs in each of his first two seasons, totaling 25 home runs for the year.

2016: Platoon Role and Home Runs

In 2016, Joc Pederson began the season as the Dodgers' center fielder again, serving in a platoon role and hitting several home runs throughout the season.

2017: Pederson's 2017 Season

In 2017, Joc Pederson started the season strong by hitting a grand slam on Opening Day against the San Diego Padres. He collided with teammate Yasiel Puig in May and went on the 7-day concussion disabled list, returning in June. After struggling, he was sent to Triple-A in August, later being recalled in September. Pederson finished the 2017 season with a .212 batting average, 11 home runs, and 35 RBIs.

2018: 2018 Postseason Performance

In the 2018 postseason, Joc Pederson contributed to the Dodgers' success, including a leadoff home run in Game One of the NLDS and a solo home run in Game 3 of the World Series. However, the Dodgers lost to the Red Sox in five games.

2018: Franchise record for leadoff home runs in one season

On September 29, 2018, Joc Pederson hit his eighth leadoff home run of the season, breaking Davey Lopes' franchise record for leadoff home runs in a single season. In 2018, he played in 148 games with a .248 batting average, 25 home runs, and 56 RBIs.

2019: Career Year in 2019

In 2019, Joc Pederson had a career year, playing in 149 games and achieving a .249/.339/.538 slash line with 36 home runs and 74 RBIs. He tied a major league record with six multi-homer games from the leadoff spot.

2019: Career-High 36 Home Runs

In 2019, Joc Pederson hit a career-high of 36 home runs.

2020: Won World Series with the Dodgers

In 2020, Joc Pederson had four hits in 10 at-bats in the World Series as the Dodgers won the championship.

2021: Braves win 2021 World Series

In 2021, Joc Pederson hit two pinch hit home runs in the National League Division Series, and a two-run home run in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series. The Braves won the 2021 World Series, making Pederson the ninth player in Major League history to win back-to-back World Series with different teams.

2021: Won World Series with the Braves

In 2021, Joc Pederson, after signing with the Chicago Cubs and being traded mid-season to the Atlanta Braves, won the World Series, becoming the ninth player in Major League history to win back-to-back World Series with different teams.