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, known as "Scooter", is a professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB. He previously played for the New York Mets and the San Francisco Giants. A notable MLB player, Conforto has established himself as a prominent outfielder throughout his career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

July 11, 2014: Signed with the Mets

On July 11, 2014, Michael Conforto signed with the New York Mets, receiving a signing bonus of $2,970,800.

2014: Drafted by the Mets

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

June 26, 2015: Promoted to Binghamton Mets

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

July 24, 2015: MLB Debut with the Mets

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

2015: MLB Debut

In 2015, Michael Conforto made his Major League Baseball debut.

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 Las Vegas Season

In 2016, Michael Conforto played for AAA Las Vegas in the Pacific Coast League, achieving a .422 batting average, a .483 on-base percentage, and a .727 slugging percentage, along with 30 runs, 9 home runs, and 28 RBIs.

2018: Led the Mets in Home Runs, RBIs, and Runs

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

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 the 2020 Season

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

2021: Free Agency

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

2021: Qualifying Offer Declined and Lockout

Following the 2021 season, the Mets offered Michael Conforto a qualifying offer (one-year for $18.4 million), which he declined, instead choosing free agency. The 2021–22 Major League Baseball lockout delayed free agency talks that offseason.

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 the San Francisco Giants

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