Career Timeline of Michael Conforto: Major Achievements and Milestones

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

Michael Thomas Conforto, nicknamed "Scooter", is an American professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the New York Mets and the San Francisco Giants. His career has primarily been in MLB, where he has established himself as a professional outfielder.

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July 11, 2014: Signed with the Mets

On July 11, 2014, 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 Mets

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

June 26, 2015: Promotion to Binghamton Mets

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

July 12, 2015: All-Star Futures Game

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

July 24, 2015: Major League Debut

On July 24, 2015, Conforto was promoted to the major leagues by the Mets and made his debut that day, recording his first major league RBI.

2015: MLB Debut

In 2015, Conforto made his Major League Baseball debut.

June 25, 2016: Demotion to Las Vegas 51s

On June 25, 2016, the Mets demoted 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, Conforto made his major league debut in center field as a defensive replacement.

2016: AAA Performance in Las Vegas

In 2016, while playing with AAA Las Vegas in the Pacific Coast League, Conforto led the PCL with a .422 batting average.

2016: Worst career season performance (tied)

In the 2021 season, Conforto finished with a career-worst slugging percentage, as well as a batting average and OPS worse than any season of his aside from 2016. On defense, he exclusively played right field.

2017: All-Star Selection

In 2017, Conforto was selected as an All-Star.

2017: All-Star Selection and Season-Ending Injury

In 2017, Conforto was selected to the MLB All-Star Game. However, on August 24th, he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury. He batted .279/.384/.555 with 27 home runs and 68 RBIs for the 2017 season.

2018: Led Mets in Home Runs and RBIs

In 2018, Conforto led the Mets with 28 home runs and 82 RBIs.

May 28, 2019: First Career Grand Slam

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

2020: 2020 Season Performance

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

2020: All-MLB Second Team

In 2020, Conforto was named an All-MLB Second Team outfielder.

2021: Became a Free Agent

After the 2021 season, Conforto became a free agent.

2021: Qualifying Offer Declined

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

2021: Contract Extension Declined

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

January 6, 2023: Signed with the San Francisco Giants

On January 6, 2023, Conforto signed a two-year, $36 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, including an opt-out clause after the first season.