Childhood and Education Journey of Kris Bryant in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Kris Bryant. A timeline of key moments.

Kris Bryant, nicknamed "KB", is an American professional baseball third baseman and outfielder currently playing for the Colorado Rockies in MLB. He previously played for the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants. Bryant played college baseball at the University of San Diego for the Toreros before beginning his professional career.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

January 4, 1992: Kristopher Lee Bryant Born

On January 4, 1992, Kristopher Lee Bryant, nicknamed "KB", was born. He is an American professional baseball third baseman and outfielder.

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2011: Named Freshman All-American

In 2011, as a freshman at the University of San Diego, Kris Bryant was named a freshman All-American by Louisville Slugger and the West Coast Conference (WCC) Co-Freshman of the Year and Co-Player of the Year.

2011: Involvement with Wings for Life Foundation

Since 2011, Bryant has been involved with the Wings for Life Foundation after his friend Cory Hahn was paralyzed.

2012: Named an All-American

In 2012, Kris Bryant was named an All-American for his performance in college baseball.

2012: Named First Team All-WCC and All-American

In 2012, as a sophomore, Kris Bryant was named first team All-WCC and a first-team All-American by Baseball America. He was also selected by USA Baseball to play for the United States collegiate national team that summer.

2013: Won Golden Spikes Award and Dick Howser Trophy

In the 2013 season as a junior, Kris Bryant won the Golden Spikes Award and the Dick Howser Trophy. He was also named a Louisville Slugger First Team All-American, the Collegiate Baseball Player of the Year, and the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Player of the Year.

May 2015: Reunion with Bryce Harper in the Major Leagues

In May 2015, Bryant and Bryce Harper, who grew up playing baseball together, greeted each other for the first time in the Major Leagues during a series against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field.

December 2015: Proposal to Jessica Delp

In December 2015, Bryant proposed to his long-time girlfriend Jessica Delp, whom he had been dating since they were 14.

January 7, 2017: Wedding to Jessica Delp

On January 7, 2017, Bryant married his long-time girlfriend Jessica Delp, with Anthony Rizzo as one of the groomsmen.

2017: Promotion of Wings for Life Foundation

During Players Weekend in 2017, Bryant wore cleats promoting the Wings for Life Foundation, which specializes in spinal cord research.

2017: Las Vegas Relief Efforts

In 2017, Bryant and Bryce Harper helped their hometown of Las Vegas in relief efforts after a shooting at a music concert, encouraging people to donate.