History of Jon Berti in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 28, 2024

Jonathon David Berti is an American professional baseball utility player who currently plays for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). His versatility has led him to play for other teams in the past, including the Toronto Blue Jays and Miami Marlins.

January 22, 1990: Jon Berti's Birth

Jonathon David Berti was born on January 22, 1990.

2008: Drafted by the Athletics

The Oakland Athletics selected Berti in the 36th round of the 2008 MLB draft, but he didn't sign.

2010: Collegiate Summer Baseball

In 2010, Jon Berti played collegiate summer baseball with the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2011: Playing with the Vancouver Canadians

After being drafted, Jon Berti played for the Vancouver Canadians in 2011. He recorded 23 stolen bases and hit .291 with 21 RBI.

2011: Drafted by the Blue Jays

In 2011, Jon Berti was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 18th round of the MLB draft.

2012: Playing for Lansing and Dunedin

Jon Berti played for the Lansing Lugnuts and Dunedin Blue Jays in 2012.

2013: Leading the FSL in Stolen Bases

Jon Berti stole 56 bases in 2013 while playing for Dunedin, leading the Florida State League.

2014: Eastern League All-Star

In 2014, Jon Berti was named an Eastern League All-Star while playing for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats.

2015: Playing for New Hampshire and Buffalo

Jon Berti split his time in 2015 between the New Hampshire Fisher Cats and the Buffalo Bisons.

2016: Playing for New Hampshire and Buffalo

Jon Berti split his time in 2016 playing for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats and the Buffalo Bisons.

November 6, 2017: Free Agency

Jon Berti elected free agency on November 6, 2017.

January 12, 2018: Re-signs with Toronto

Jon Berti re-signed with the Toronto Blue Jays on a minor league contract on January 12, 2018.

April 21, 2018: Traded to Cleveland

On April 21, 2018, Jon Berti was traded to the Cleveland Indians organization.

June 8, 2018: Traded back to Toronto

On June 8, 2018, Jon Berti was traded back to the Toronto Blue Jays organization.

September 26, 2018: MLB Promotion

The Blue Jays promoted Jon Berti to the major leagues for the first time on September 26, 2018.

December 3, 2018: Signing with Miami

On December 3, 2018, Jon Berti signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins.

2018: MLB Debut

Jon Berti made his MLB debut in 2018.

April 20, 2019: Promotion to Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins promoted Jon Berti to their major league roster on April 20, 2019.

2019: Playing for New Orleans

Jon Berti opened the 2019 season with the New Orleans Baby Cakes.

August 2020: Stealing Three Bases in an Inning

Jon Berti stole second base, third base and home in the sixth inning of a Marlins' game against the New York Mets in August 2020, becoming the first Miami player to steal three bases in an inning.