Career Timeline of Mark Vientos: Major Achievements and Milestones

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

Mark Vientos, also known as "Swaggy V", is a professional baseball third baseman currently playing for the New York Mets in MLB. He was drafted by the Mets in the second round of the 2017 MLB draft. Vientos made his debut in Major League Baseball in 2022. He is a rising talent within the Mets organization.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2016: Played in Perfect Game All-American Classic

In 2016, as a junior in high school, Mark Vientos hit .321 and played in the Perfect Game All-American Classic at Petco Park.

2017: Transfer to American Heritage School & MLB Draft

In 2017, Mark Vientos transferred to American Heritage School for his senior year, hitting .417. After the season, he was drafted by the New York Mets in the second round of the 2017 MLB draft and signed with the Mets for $1.5 million, foregoing his commitment to play college baseball at the University of Miami.

2017: Drafted by the Mets

In 2017, Mark Vientos was selected by the New York Mets in the second round of the MLB draft.

2018: Returned to Kingsport

In 2018, Mark Vientos returned to the Kingsport Mets, slashing .287/.389/.489 with 11 home runs and 52 RBI in sixty games.

2019: Played with Columbia Fireflies & Named Mets Minor League Hitter of the Year

In 2019, Mark Vientos played with the Columbia Fireflies, hitting .255/.300/.411 with 12 home runs and 62 RBI. After the season, he was named the Mets Minor League Hitter of the Year.

November 19, 2021: Added to 40-man Roster

On November 19, 2021, the Mets selected Mark Vientos' contract and added him to the 40-man roster.

2021: Assigned to Binghamton Rumble Ponies & Promoted to Syracuse Mets

In 2021, Mark Vientos was assigned to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies and was later promoted to the Syracuse Mets after slashing .281/.346/.580 with 22 home runs and 59 RBIs over 72 games.

September 10, 2022: Promoted to Major Leagues

On September 10, 2022, Mark Vientos was promoted to the major leagues by the Mets.

2022: MLB Debut

In 2022, Mark Vientos made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut for the New York Mets.

2022: Injured, All-Star Futures Game

In 2022, Mark Vientos was placed on the injured list in early June with knee discomfort but returned a week later. He was also selected to represent the Mets at the 2022 All-Star Futures Game.

May 16, 2023: Stats in Triple-A

Through May 16, 2023, Mark Vientos had 13 home runs and an on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS) of 1.104 while in Triple-A Syracuse.

2023: World Baseball Classic Decision

Prior to the 2023 World Baseball Classic, Mark Vientos was initially reported to play for Nicaragua but opted to instead participate in practices with his Mets teammates.

2024: Postseason Performances

In 2024, Mark Vientos had a successful postseason debut, including a go-ahead 2-RBI single in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series, two home runs in Game 2 of the NL Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, and a grand slam in Game 2 of the NL Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He slashed .327/.362/.636 with five home runs and 14 RBIs, setting a Mets franchise record for postseason RBIs in a single season.

2024: Called up to Mets, walk-off home run

In 2024, Mark Vientos was called up to the Mets and hit a walk-off home run in the 11th inning to avoid a sweep against the St. Louis Cardinals.

2024: Walk-off Homer Against Reds

On September 6, 2024, Mark Vientos hit a walk-off two-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning against the Cincinnati Reds, securing a 6-4 victory for the Mets and their 8th straight win.