Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jurickson Profar

Discover the career path of Jurickson Profar, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jurickson Profar is a Curaçaoan professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Atlanta Braves in MLB. He has also played for the Texas Rangers, Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres, and Colorado Rockies during his MLB career.

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1993: First Player Born in 1993 to Play in Majors

In 2012, Profar became the first player born in 1993 to play in the majors, also becoming the youngest active player in the major leagues.

July 2, 2009: Signed with Texas Rangers

On July 2, 2009, Profar signed with the Texas Rangers as a shortstop.

2009: Signed with the Rangers

In 2009, at 16 years old, Profar signed with the Texas Rangers as an international free agent.

2010: Played for Spokane Indians

In 2010, Profar played his first professional season for the Spokane Indians, batting .250 with four home runs and 23 RBIs in 63 games.

2011: Ranked as Top Prospect and MVP

In 2011, Profar was ranked as a top prospect by Baseball America, played for the Hickory Crawdads, was selected for the All-Star Futures Game, and was named the South Atlantic League's most valuable player. He finished the season hitting .286/.390/.493 with 12 home runs and 65 runs batted in and was named the South Atlantic League's most valuable player. He was named the shortstop on Baseball America's 2011 Minor League All Star team.

August 31, 2012: Called Up to the Rangers and MLB Debut

On August 31, 2012, Profar was called up to the Rangers and made his major league debut, hitting a home run in his first at bat. He went 2-for-4 in the game.

2012: Called up to MLB

In 2012, Profar was called up to the major leagues, receiving partial playing time as a utility player in his first two seasons.

2012: Named to All-Star Futures Game

In 2012, Profar was named to appear in the All-Star Futures Game.

May 2013: Called Up to Rangers

In May 2013, the Rangers called up Profar after putting Kinsler on the 15-day disabled list. On May 26, he hit his second career home run while batting leadoff for the first time.

2013: Trade of Kinsler

After the 2013 season, the Rangers traded Kinsler, anticipating that Profar would become the Rangers' starting second baseman.

2013: Gained Permission to Play in World Baseball Classic

In 2013, after a public plea from manager Hensley Meulens, the Rangers gave permission for Profar to be on the Dutch roster for the World Baseball Classic.

2014: Missed Season Due to Injury

Profar started the 2014 season on the 60-day disabled list and ultimately missed the entire season due to a reinjured shoulder.

February 23, 2015: Underwent Shoulder Surgery

On February 23, 2015, Profar underwent surgery on his shoulder and subsequently missed the entire 2015 season.

March 21, 2016: Optioned to Triple-A

On March 21, 2016, after missing two seasons due to a shoulder injury, Profar was optioned to the Round Rock Express, the team's Triple-A affiliate.

May 31, 2016: Hit First Home Run of the Season

On May 31, 2016, Profar hit his first home run of the season against the Cleveland Indians.

2016: Rejoined the Rangers

After a shoulder injury, Profar rejoined the Rangers in mid-2016 to fill an active roster vacancy.

2017: Lost Playing Time

In 2017, Profar lost playing time in left field to Ryan Rua and Delino DeShields Jr.

2017: Represented Netherlands at World Baseball Classic

In 2017, Profar represented Netherlands at the World Baseball Classic.

December 21, 2018: Traded to Oakland Athletics

On December 21, 2018, the Rangers traded Profar to the Oakland Athletics in a three-team deal.

2018: Made Major League Roster

In 2018, Profar made the Rangers' major league roster out of spring training as a utility infielder and hit .254/.335/.458 with 20 home runs.

2018: Played Over 100 Games

In 2018, Profar played more than 100 games in a season for the first time in his career.

December 2, 2019: Traded to San Diego Padres

On December 2, 2019, the Athletics traded Profar to the San Diego Padres.

2019: Played for the Athletics

In 2019, Profar played for the Athletics, primarily at second base, but struggled defensively, receiving a -10 Defensive Runs Saved (DRS) rating, the lowest in the major leagues among second basemen.

2020: Played for Padres

In 2020, Profar played for the Padres, slashing .278/.343/.428 with seven home runs and 25 RBIs in 56 games.

January 27, 2021: Re-signed with the Padres

On January 27, 2021, Profar re-signed with the Padres on a three-year, $21 million contract.

2022: Career Highs in Plate Appearances and Hits

In 2022, Profar set career highs in plate appearances and hits.

March 21, 2023: Signed with Colorado Rockies

On March 21, 2023, Profar signed a one-year, $7.75 million contract with the Colorado Rockies.

September 1, 2023: Signed Minor League Contract with Padres

On September 1, 2023, Profar signed a minor league contract to return to the Padres organization.

2023: Represented Netherlands at World Baseball Classic

In 2023, Profar represented Netherlands at the World Baseball Classic.

February 12, 2024: Re-signed with Padres

On February 12, 2024, Profar re-signed with the Padres on a one-year deal guaranteeing $1 million. He went on to have the best year of his career yet, posting a career high .839 OPS, and made the All-Star team for the first time.