History of Mark Vientos in Timeline

Mark Vientos, nicknamed "Swaggy V", is a professional baseball third baseman for the New York Mets. 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 known for his potential as a power hitter.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1945: Grandfather Born

In 1945, Mark Vientos' paternal grandfather was born in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.

December 11, 1999: Mark Vientos Born

On December 11, 1999, Mark Anthony Vientos, also known as "Swaggy V", was born.

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2014: Silver Medal at 15U Baseball World Cup

In 2014, Mark Vientos captured a silver medal at the 15U Baseball World Cup playing for the United States at the youth level.

2016: Played in Perfect Game All-American Classic

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

2017: Drafted by the Mets

In 2017, Mark Vientos was selected by the Mets in the second round (59th overall) of the Major League Baseball draft and signed with the Mets for $1.5 million, forgoing his commitment to the Miami Hurricanes.

2018: Played for Kingsport Mets

In 2018, Mark Vientos played for the Kingsport Mets and slashed .287/.389/.489 with 11 home runs and 52 RBI in 60 games.

2019: Played for Columbia Fireflies, Named Mets Minor League Hitter of the Year

In 2019, Mark Vientos played with the Columbia Fireflies and was named the Mets Minor League Hitter of the Year after the season.

2020: Minor League Season Canceled

In 2020, Mark Vientos did not play a minor league game due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

November 19, 2021: Added to Mets 40-man Roster

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

2021: Promoted to Syracuse Mets

In 2021, Mark Vientos started the season with the Binghamton Rumble Ponies and was later promoted to the Triple-A Syracuse Mets in early September.

September 10, 2022: Promoted to Major Leagues

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

2022: MLB Debut

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

2022: Selected for All-Star Futures Game

In 2022, Mark Vientos was selected to represent the Mets at the All-Star Futures Game alongside Francisco Álvarez.

May 16, 2023: Stats with Triple-A Syracuse

As of May 16, 2023, Mark Vientos had 13 home runs and a 1.104 OPS playing in Triple-A Syracuse.

2024: Career-High Season

In 2024, Mark Vientos played in 111 games for the Mets, batting .266/.322/.516 with a career-high 27 home runs and 71 RBI.

2024: Called up to the Mets

In 2024, Mark Vientos was called up on April 27 for the remainder of a series against the St. Louis Cardinals after Starling Marte was transferred to the bereavement list. During the series, he went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and his first career walk-off home run in the 11th inning to avoid a sweep as the Mets defeated the Cardinals 4–2.

2024: NL Championship Series Grand Slam

In Game 2 of the 2024 NL Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Mark Vientos hit a grand slam in the 2nd inning to give the Mets a 6–0 lead, eventually leading them to a 7–3 win and tying the series 1–1. It was also the third postseason grand slam in Mets history. During the 2024 postseason, Vientos slashed .327/.362/.636 with 5 home runs and 14 RBIs with the 14 RBIs setting a Mets franchise record for postseason RBI in a single season.

2024: First Two Career Postseason Home Runs

In Game 2 of the 2024 NL Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, Mark Vientos hit a go-ahead two-run home run to give the Mets a 2–0 lead, and later hit another two-run home run to tie the game 6–6, which marked his first two career postseason home runs.