History of Mark Vientos in Timeline

Mark Vientos, nicknamed "Swaggy V", is a professional baseball third baseman for the New York Mets in MLB. He was drafted by the Mets in the second round of the 2017 MLB draft and debuted in the major leagues in 2022. Vientos is an American professional baseball player.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1945: Birth of Grandfather

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

December 11, 1999: Mark Vientos was born

On December 11, 1999, Mark Anthony Vientos was born. He is an American professional baseball third baseman.

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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 while playing at the youth level for the United States.

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 during the summer.

2017: Drafted by the Mets

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

2017: Senior Year and MLB Draft

In 2017, during his senior year at American Heritage School, Mark Vientos hit .417 over 26 games and was selected by the Mets in the second round of the Major League Baseball draft, signing for $1.5 million.

2018: Played for Kingsport Mets

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

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

In 2019, Mark Vientos played for the Columbia Fireflies, hitting .255/.300/.411 with 12 home runs and 62 RBI over 111 games. He was later named the Mets Minor League Hitter of the Year.

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 caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

November 19, 2021: Added to Mets 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 and Promoted to Syracuse Mets

In 2021, Mark Vientos was assigned to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies and, after a successful stint, was promoted to the Triple-A Syracuse Mets where he batted .278 with three home runs in 11 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 debut with the New York Mets.

2022: All-Star Futures Game Selection

In 2022, Mark Vientos was selected to represent the Mets at the All-Star Futures Game, and he played 101 games with Syracuse, slashing .280/.358/.519 with 24 home runs and 72 RBI.

May 16, 2023: Stats in Triple-A Syracuse

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

2023: World Baseball Classic Decision

Prior to the 2023 World Baseball Classic, it was initially reported that Mark Vientos would play for Nicaragua, but he ultimately opted to participate in Mets spring training instead.

2024: Grand Slam and Postseason Record

During the 2024 postseason, Mark Vientos hit a grand slam in Game 2 of the NL Championship Series and set a Mets franchise record with 14 RBIs in a single postseason.

2024: Career Highs

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: Postseason Debut and First Postseason Home Runs

In his postseason debut in 2024, Mark Vientos hit a go-ahead 2-RBI single in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series, and in Game 2 of the NL Division Series, he hit two home runs.