History of Joc Pederson in Timeline

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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1907: Great-Grandmother Zelda Sugarman Born

In 1907, Joc Pederson's great-grandmother, Zelda Sugarman, was born in San Francisco.

1925: Tony Lazzeri hits 30/30 in the PCL

In 1925, Hall of Famer Tony Lazzeri achieved 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases in the Pacific Coast League.

1927: Lefty O'Doul hits 30/30 in the PCL

In 1927, Lefty O'Doul achieved 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases in the Pacific Coast League.

1934: Last PCL Player to Hit 30 Home Runs and Steal 30 Bases

In 1934, Frank Demaree was the last player in the PCL in 80 years to hit 30 homers and steal 30 bases in the same season, before Joc Pederson matched this achievement in 2014.

1961: Willie Mays last hit three multi-run home runs in a game.

On May 24, Joc Pederson became the first Giants player to hit three multi-run home runs in a game since Willie Mays in 1961.

1985: Father Played for the Dodgers

In 1985, Joc Pederson's father, Stu Pederson, played in eight games for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

April 21, 1992: Joc Pederson Born

On April 21, 1992, Joc Russell Pederson was born. He is an American professional baseball outfielder and first baseman.

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1993: Mike Piazza's Rookie Home Run Record

In 1993, Mike Piazza hit 35 home runs, setting the Dodgers rookie home run record that Joc Pederson approached in 2015.

1995: Last Dodgers Rookie All-Star

In 1995, Hideo Nomo was the last Dodgers rookie to be selected as an All-Star before Joc Pederson in 2015.

1999: Chin-Feng Chen hits 30/30

In 1999, Chin-Feng Chen was the second Dodger minor leaguer to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases.

1999: Most Opening Day RBIs by a Dodger since Raúl Mondesí

In 1999, Raúl Mondesí drove in six runs against the Diamondbacks, the most Opening Day RBIs by a Dodger until Pederson's Opening Day in 2017.

April 3, 2000: Dodger grand slam by Eric Karros

On April 3, 2000, Eric Karros hit a grand slam for the Dodgers against Montreal.

2000: Tied Lowest RBI Total

In 2000, Ron Gant also hit 26 home runs with 54 RBIs, tying the lowest RBI total ever by a player with 25 or more homers, a mark that Joc Pederson matched in 2015.

2010: Graduation from Palo Alto High School

In 2010, Joc Pederson graduated from Palo Alto High School.

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.

February 2014: Ranked Among Top Baseball Prospects

In February 2014, Joc Pederson was named the 34th-best prospect in baseball by Baseball America.

April 2014: Minor League Prospect of the Month

In April 2014, Joc Pederson was named minor league Prospect of the Month by MLBPipeline.com after achieving impressive stats with the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes.

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: Statcast begins tracking data

In 2021, Joc Pederson hit a home run with an exit velocity of 112.2 miles per hour (180.6 km/h), which was the third-hardest-hit home run Max Scherzer had surrendered since Statcast began tracking data in 2015.

2015: Losing Starting Role

Joc Pederson lost his starting role late in the 2015 season.

2015: Longest Giants leadoff home run since Statcast's inception

On April 24, 2022, Joc Pederson hit a 441-foot leadoff home run, the longest Giants leadoff home run since Statcast's inception in 2015.

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: Played in the World Series

In 2017, Joc Pederson played in the World Series and hit three home runs, but the Dodgers lost to the Houston Astros.

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.

January 2018: Pederson marries Kelsey Williams

In January 2018, Joc Pederson married his longtime girlfriend, Kelsey Williams.

October 2018: Birth of daughter

In October 2018, Joc Pederson and his wife Kelsey Williams' daughter was born.

2018: Lindor's six multi-homer games from the leadoff spot

In 2018, Francisco Lindor had six multi-homer games from the leadoff spot, a record that Pederson would tie in 2019.

2018: Home Run in the World Series

In 2018, Joc Pederson returned to the World Series with the Dodgers, hitting a home run in Game 3; however, the Dodgers lost to the Boston Red Sox.

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.

2019: Pederson inducted into Jewish Sports Hall of Fame

In 2019, Joc Pederson was inducted into the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame of Northern California.

2020: Birth of son

In 2020, Joc Pederson and his wife Kelsey Williams' son was born a month before the Dodgers' World Series victory.

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.

2020: Pederson inducted into Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame

In 2020, Joc Pederson was inducted into the Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.

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.

2021: 2021 Season Statistics

Through 2021, Joc Pederson had a .501 career slugging percentage against right-handed pitching.

March 16, 2022: Pederson signs with San Francisco Giants

On March 16, 2022, Joc Pederson signed a one-year, $6 million contract with the San Francisco Giants.

April 24, 2022: Pederson hits leadoff home run

On April 24, 2022, Joc Pederson hit a 441-foot leadoff home run against Joan Adon, his 24th career leadoff home run.

October 2022: Expecting third child

In October 2022, Joc Pederson and his wife announced that they were expecting their third child.

2022: 2022 Season Statistics

In 2022, Joc Pederson batted .274/.353/.521 with 23 home runs and 70 RBIs, ranking highly in exit velocity and hard-hit percentage.

2022: Pederson starts in All-Star Game

In 2022, Joc Pederson started in the outfield for the National League in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

2022: Career Home Run Frequency Ranking

Through 2022, Joc Pederson was ranked second among Jewish baseball players in career home run frequency, behind Hank Greenberg.

2023: 2023 Season Statistics

In 2023, Joc Pederson batted .235/.348/.416 with 15 home runs and 51 RBIs, playing primarily as a designated hitter.

2023: Pederson plays for Israel again in World Baseball Classic

In 2023, Joc Pederson played for Israel again in the World Baseball Classic.

2023: Played for Israel in World Baseball Classic

In 2023, Joc Pederson played for the Israel national baseball team in the World Baseball Classic.

January 30, 2024: Pederson signs with Arizona Diamondbacks

On January 30, 2024, Joc Pederson signed a one-year, $12.5 million deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks that included a mutual option for 2025.

December 30, 2024: Pederson signs with Texas Rangers

On December 30, 2024, Joc Pederson signed a two-year, $37 million contract with the Texas Rangers.

2024: 2024 Season Statistics

In 2024, Joc Pederson batted .275/.393/.515 with 23 home runs and 64 RBIs, leading the NL in on-base percentage and hit by pitch.

2025: 2025 Season Statistics

In 2025, Joc Pederson hit .181 with nine home runs and 26 RBI in 96 games.

2026: Pederson exercises player option

On November 6, 2026, Joc Pederson exercised his $18.5 million player option for the 2026 season.

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