Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Mauricio Dubón

How Mauricio Dubón built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Mauricio Dubón is a Honduran professional baseball utility player currently with the Houston Astros in MLB. Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 2013, Dubón debuted in MLB with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2019. He has also played for the San Francisco Giants. As a utility player, he contributes to the team in multiple positions.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2011: Longest Hitting Streak Since 2011

From April 2–26, 2023, Dubón compiled a 20-game hitting streak, making him the 15th Astro to do so, and the longest since Hunter Pence hit in 23 consecutive games in 2011.

2013: Ranked as Best Defensive Player and Drafted into Professional Baseball

In 2013, Dubón was ranked by Baseball America as the best defensive player among the Red Sox draft picks and became the first Capital Christian alumnus to be drafted into professional baseball.

2013: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox

In 2013, Mauricio Dubón was selected in the 26th round of the MLB draft by the Boston Red Sox.

2013: Selected by Red Sox in MLB draft

In 2013, The Red Sox selected Dubón in the 26th round of the MLB draft. After batting .245 in 20 games for the GCL Red Sox shortly after signing.

2014: Promotion to Lowell Spinners

In 2014, Dubón was promoted to the Lowell Spinners and ranked among the top ten in the New York–Penn League with a .320 batting average.

2015: Played for Greenville Drive and Salem Red Sox

In 2015, Dubón played for the Greenville Drive and High-A Salem Red Sox, achieving a combined .288/.349/.376 slash line and 30 stolen bases in 120 games, and being named an SAL mid-season All Star.

December 6, 2016: Traded to the Milwaukee Brewers

On December 6, 2016, Dubón was traded by the Red Sox to the Milwaukee Brewers along with Travis Shaw and Josh Pennington in exchange for Tyler Thornburg.

2016: Carolina League All-Star and Promotion to Double-A Portland Sea Dogs

In 2016, Dubón earned a spot in the Carolina League All-Star team and was later promoted to Double-A Portland Sea Dogs, showcasing a .306 average and 24 stolen bases before his promotion.

2016: Invited to Spring Training

In 2016, Mauricio Dubón was invited by the Boston Red Sox to participate in their spring training.

2017: Played for Biloxi Shuckers and Colorado Springs Sky Sox

In 2017, Dubón played for both the Biloxi Shuckers and the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, achieving a combined .274 batting average, with eight home runs, 57 RBIs and 38 stolen bases in 129 games, and was named a Southern League mid-season All Star.

2018: Played with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox

In 2018, Dubón played with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, batting .343 in 27 games.

July 7, 2019: MLB Debut

On July 7, 2019, Dubón was promoted to the major leagues by the Brewers and made his MLB debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates, becoming the second Honduran to make it to MLB.

July 31, 2019: Traded to the San Francisco Giants

On July 31, 2019, the Brewers traded Dubón to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for pitchers Ray Black and Drew Pomeranz.

2019: Played with the San Antonio Missions

In 2019, Dubón played most of the season with the San Antonio Missions, batting .297.

2019: MLB Debut with the Milwaukee Brewers

In 2019, Mauricio Dubón made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Milwaukee Brewers.

2020: Played for the Giants

In 2020, Dubón played for the Giants, batting .274 with 4 home runs and 19 RBI in 54 games.

2021: Played for the Giants and River Cats

In 2021, Dubón played for both the Giants and the River Cats, batting .240 for the Giants and .332 for the River Cats.

May 14, 2022: Traded to the Houston Astros

On May 14, 2022, Dubón was traded to the Houston Astros in exchange for catcher Michael Papierski, joining Gerald Young as the second Honduran to play for the Astros.

June 19, 2022: First Home Run in Astros Uniform

On June 19, 2022, Dubón hit his first home run in an Astros uniform versus Michael Kopech of the Chicago White Sox.

2022: First Honduran in the Playoffs and to Win a World Series

In 2022, Dubón became the first-ever Honduran player to appear in the playoffs, and he also became the first Honduran player to win a World Series.

2022: World Series Title with the Astros

In 2022, Dubón won his first career World Series title with the Houston Astros, becoming the first Honduran-born player in Major League history to both play in and win a World Series.

January 13, 2023: Avoided Arbitration with Astros

On January 13, 2023, Dubón avoided arbitration with the Astros, agreeing to a one-year, $1.4 million contract for the season.

September 4, 2023: Back-to-Back Home Runs with Altuve

On September 4, 2023, Dubón and Altuve hit back-to-back home runs twice in the same game versus the Texas Rangers, a major league first. It was also Dubón's first career multi-home run game.

September 20, 2023: First Career Walk-Off Hit

On September 20, 2023, Dubón delivered his first career walk-off hit in the major leagues, hitting a single versus Danny Coulombe of the Baltimore Orioles.

2023: Career Highs and Gold Glove Award

For the 2023 season, Dubón reached career highs in nearly every offensive category and was awarded the Gold Glove for utility players, becoming the first-ever Honduran player to win a Gold Glove Award.