Career Timeline of Jonathan India: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jonathan India made an impact.

Jonathan India is an American professional baseball player currently with the Kansas City Royals as an infielder and left fielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). Previously, he played for the Cincinnati Reds. Details beyond this summary are not specified within the prompt.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers

In 2015, Jonathan India was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 26th round of the Major League Baseball Draft, but he did not sign and attended the University of Florida instead.

2016: Freshman All-American and SEC Team Selection

In 2016, as a freshman at the University of Florida, Jonathan India was named a freshman All-American by Louisville Slugger and was selected for the Southeastern Conference (SEC) First Team All-Freshman Team.

2017: College World Series Win

In 2017, Jonathan India was a member of Florida's College World Series winning team. He hit .274/.354/.429 with six home runs and 34 RBI.

2018: All-American and Southeastern Conference Player of the Year

In 2018, Jonathan India was named an All-American and won the Southeastern Conference Player of the Year while playing college baseball for the Florida Gators.

2018: Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds

In 2018, Jonathan India was selected fifth overall by the Cincinnati Reds in the Major League Baseball draft and signed for $5.3 million. He played for the Greeneville Reds, Billings Mustangs and Dayton Dragons.

2018: Southeastern Conference Baseball Player of the Year

In 2018, Jonathan India won the Southeastern Conference Baseball Player of the Year and was named a Baseball America All-American. He batted .350/.497/.717 with 21 home runs.

2019: Promotion to the Chattanooga Lookouts

In 2019, Jonathan India began the season with the Daytona Tortugas and was promoted to the Chattanooga Lookouts in July after batting .256 with 8 home runs and 30 RBI. Baseball America named him the No. 51 prospect.

March 31, 2021: Reds Announce India's Major League Debut

On March 31, 2021, the Reds announced that Jonathan India would make his major league debut on Opening Day after a strong spring training. On April 1, India was formally selected to the 40-man roster and made his debut.

April 22, 2021: First Career Home Run

On April 22, 2021, Jonathan India hit his first career home run at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

2021: MLB Debut and Rookie of the Year Award

In 2021, Jonathan India made his MLB debut and won the National League Rookie of the Year award.

2021: Rookie of the Year Awards

In 2021, Jonathan India was named the Baseball America Rookie of the Year and won the Sporting News Rookie of the Year Award for the National League. He also won the Jackie Robinson National League Rookie of the Year Award.

2022: Salary Agreement and Injury

In 2022, Jonathan India and the Reds agreed to a $760,000 salary. He experienced a right hamstring injury in April, which put him on the injured list (IL).

2023: Performance in 2023

In 2023, Jonathan India achieved 17 home runs, 61 RBI, and a .244 average in 119 games.

2023: Colombia National Baseball Team Selection

In 2023, Jonathan India was called up to the Colombia national baseball team for the 2023 World Baseball Classic. However, he did not participate, choosing to stay in spring training with the Reds while negotiating a contract.