History of Jordan Lawlar in Timeline

Jordan Lawlar is a professional baseball shortstop currently playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks in MLB. He is an American athlete who made his debut in Major League Baseball in 2023.

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July 17, 2002: Jordan Lawlar Born

On July 17, 2002, Jordan Lawlar was born. He is now an American professional baseball shortstop.

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2019: Began playing varsity baseball

In 2019, as a sophomore at Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas, Jordan Lawlar began playing varsity baseball. He batted .409 with five home runs.

2020: Junior Season and Perfect Game All-American Classic

In 2020, during his junior season, Jordan Lawlar hit .485 with one home run and 13 RBIs over 12 games before the season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That summer, he played in the Perfect Game All-American Classic and was named the Jackie Robinson Perfect Game Player of the Year.

2021: Senior Year and Texas Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year

In 2021, during his senior year, Jordan Lawlar hit .412 with six home runs, 37 RBIs, and 32 stolen bases. He was named the Texas Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year and committed to play college baseball at Vanderbilt University.

2021: Drafted by Arizona Diamondbacks and Injury

In 2021, the Arizona Diamondbacks selected Jordan Lawlar in the first round, with the sixth overall pick, of the Major League Baseball draft. He signed for a $6.7 million bonus and made his professional debut with the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League Diamondbacks, but after two games, he injured his left shoulder and underwent season-ending surgery.

2022: Season with Visalia Rawhide, Hillsboro Hops, Amarillo Sod Poodles and Injury

In 2022, Jordan Lawlar began the season with the Visalia Rawhide of the Low-A California League. After a back injury in late May, he returned in mid-June. After batting .351, he was promoted to the Hillsboro Hops of the High-A Northwest League in late July. He was selected to represent the Diamondbacks at the 2022 All-Star Futures Game. After playing for Hillsboro, he was promoted to the Amarillo Sod Poodles. After the season, Lawlar suffered a fractured left scapula after being hit by a pitch in the Arizona Fall League.

2023: MLB Debut

In 2023, Jordan Lawlar made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

2023: Promotion to Major Leagues

In 2023, Jordan Lawlar started the season with Amarillo and was later promoted to the Reno Aces of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League. On September 6, Lawlar was promoted to the major leagues for the first time, joining the 40-man roster. In 14 games he batted .129.

March 27, 2024: Thumb Surgery Announcement

On March 27, 2024, it was announced that Jordan Lawlar would miss 8–10 weeks after undergoing thumb surgery due to a ruptured ulnar collateral ligament sustained during spring training. After the season, Lawlar announced he would play winter league baseball for Tigres del Licey.