History of Matt Wallner in Timeline

Matt Wallner is an American professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Minnesota Twins in Major League Baseball (MLB).

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December 12, 1997: Matthew Wallner's Birth

On December 12, 1997, Matthew John Wallner was born. He later became a professional baseball outfielder.

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2016: Drafted by Twins, Chooses College

In 2016, Wallner was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 32nd round of the MLB draft, but he chose to attend the University of Southern Mississippi instead of signing with the organization.

2017: Freshman Year Success

In 2017, as a freshman at USM, Wallner had a successful season, hitting .336 with 19 home runs and 63 RBIs. He was named conference Freshman of the Year by Conference USA (C-USA), Baseball America, and D1Baseball.com and earned Freshman Hitter of the Year honors from the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.

2018: Sophomore Season and All-American Recognition

In 2018, during his sophomore year, Wallner batted .351 with 16 home runs and 67 RBIs. He was named to the C-USA First Team and earned All-American honors. He also played for USA Baseball and in the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2019: Breaks USM Home Run Record

In 2019, Matt Wallner broke the University of Southern Mississippi's all-time home run record during the season, finishing his college career with 58 home runs. He batted .323 with 23 home runs and earned a spot on the C-USA First Team.

2019: Drafted by Minnesota Twins

In 2019, Matt Wallner was selected by the Minnesota Twins as the 39th overall pick in the MLB draft after concluding his college baseball career at the University of Southern Mississippi.

2019: Signed with Twins, Assigned to Minors

In 2019, after being drafted, Matt Wallner signed with the Minnesota Twins for $1.8 million and was assigned to the Elizabethton Twins. He was later promoted to the Cedar Rapids Kernels, and he finished the season with a combined slash line of .258/.357/.452.

2020: Minor League Season Canceled

In 2020, Matt Wallner did not play in a minor league game due to the cancellation of the season caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021: Injured and Activated

In 2021, Matt Wallner started the season with Cedar Rapids but was placed on the injured list in late May due to a wrist sprain, later revealed to be a broken hamate bone requiring surgery. He was activated on July 20 and finished the season with a .265/.350/.504 slash line.

September 17, 2022: MLB Debut and First Home Run

On September 17, 2022, Matt Wallner was promoted to the major leagues by the Twins and made his MLB debut that night, hitting a solo home run off Shane Bieber of the Cleveland Guardians for his first MLB hit.

2022: MLB Debut

In 2022, Matt Wallner made his Major League Baseball debut for the Minnesota Twins, marking a significant milestone in his professional career.

2022: All-Star Futures Game Selection and Promotion

In 2022, Matt Wallner was assigned to Wichita and selected to represent the Twins at the All-Star Futures Game. In mid-July, he was promoted to St. Paul, and he ended the season with a .277/.412/.541 slash line.

2023: MLB and Triple-A Season

In 2023, Matt Wallner began the season in Triple-A St. Paul but was called up to the majors in early April. He was recalled again in May and played 76 games for Minnesota, batting .249 with 14 home runs and 41 RBI.

2024: MLB and Triple-A Performance

In 2024, Matt Wallner played in 75 games for Minnesota, hitting .259 with 13 home runs and 37 RBI, missing the end of the season due to an oblique strain. He also played in 67 games for St. Paul, batting .259 with 19 home runs and 53 RBI.

September 19, 2025: Season-Ending Injury

On September 19, 2025, Matt Wallner was placed on the injured list due to a right oblique strain, ending his season. He had played in 104 games for Minnesota, batting .202 with 22 home runs and 40 RBI.