Career Timeline of Michael Conforto: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Michael Conforto built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Michael Conforto, nicknamed "Scooter", is a professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Chicago Cubs in Major League Baseball (MLB). He has also played for the New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, and Los Angeles Dodgers during his MLB career. He is an American.

Sections (2)

Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2012: Freshman Year at Oregon State University

In 2012, as a freshman at Oregon State University, Michael Conforto achieved a batting average of .349, an on-base percentage of .437, and a slugging percentage of .601, hitting 13 home runs and leading the Pac-12 with 76 RBIs. He was named Freshman Hitter of the Year by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association and Pac-12 Freshman of the Year.

2013: Sophomore Year at Oregon State University and College World Series

In 2013, during his sophomore year at Oregon State University, Michael Conforto batted .328/.447/.526, helping lead the team to the College World Series where he earned All-Tournament Team honors. He was also named Pac-12 Player of the Year and a first-team All-American by the American Baseball Coaches Association.

July 11, 2014: Signed with the New York Mets

On July 11, 2014, Michael Conforto signed with the New York Mets, receiving a $2,970,800 signing bonus. He then played for the Brooklyn Cyclones.

2014: Drafted by the New York Mets

In 2014, after playing college baseball for the Oregon State Beavers, Michael Conforto was selected by the New York Mets in the first round of the MLB draft with the 10th overall pick.

June 26, 2015: Promotion to Binghamton Mets

On June 26, 2015, Michael Conforto was promoted to the Binghamton Mets of the Class AA Eastern League.

July 12, 2015: All-Star Futures Game

On July 12, 2015, Michael Conforto started in left field for the United States team at the All-Star Futures Game in Cincinnati, collecting two hits and one assist.

July 24, 2015: Major League Debut with the Mets

On July 24, 2015, Michael Conforto was promoted to the major leagues by the Mets and made his debut, recording his first major league RBI. He became the 1,000th player to appear in a game for the Mets.

2015: MLB Debut

In 2015, Michael Conforto made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the New York Mets.

June 25, 2016: Demotion to Las Vegas 51s

On June 25, 2016, the Mets demoted Michael Conforto to the Las Vegas 51s of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League due to a slump.

July 23, 2016: Major League Debut in Center Field

On July 23, 2016, Michael Conforto made his major league debut in center field as a defensive replacement.

2016: Triple-A Performance with Las Vegas

In 2016, Michael Conforto played with Triple-A Las Vegas in the Pacific Coast League, batting .422/.483/.727 with 30 runs, 9 home runs, and 28 RBIs, achieving a 1.209 OPS.

2016: Career Statistics

Michael Conforto finished the 2021 season batting .232/.344/.384 with 14 home runs and 55 RBIs in 406 at bats, with a career-worst slugging percentage, as well as a batting average and OPS worse than any season of his aside from 2016

2017: All-Star Game Selection and Season-Ending Injury

In 2017, Michael Conforto was selected to the MLB All-Star Game after a strong first half. However, on August 24, he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury during a game. He then had surgery on September 2.

2018: Led Mets in Home Runs and RBIs

In 2018, Michael Conforto led the Mets with 28 home runs and 82 RBIs, also scoring 78 runs.

May 28, 2019: First Career Grand Slam

On May 28, 2019, Michael Conforto hit his first career grand slam against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.

2020: Performance in 2020 Season

In 2020, Michael Conforto played in 54 games for the Mets, batting .322/.412/.515 with 40 runs, 9 home runs, and 31 RBIs. He led NL outfielders in assists.

2021: Free Agency

Following the 2021 season, Michael Conforto became a free agent.

2021: Declined Qualifying Offer

Following the 2021 season, Michael Conforto declined a qualifying offer from the Mets, opting for free agency.

2021: Contract Extension Declined

Prior to the 2021 season, the Mets offered Michael Conforto a $100 million contract extension, which he declined.

January 6, 2023: Signed with San Francisco Giants

On January 6, 2023, Michael Conforto signed a two-year, $36 million contract with the San Francisco Giants.

2023: Signed with the San Francisco Giants

Before the 2023 season, Michael Conforto signed a free agent contract with the San Francisco Giants.

December 10, 2024: Signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers

On December 10, 2024, Michael Conforto signed a one-year, $17 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, he struggled throughout the season and was left off the Dodgers' postseason roster, despite the team winning the World Series.