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 Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB. He previously played for the New York Mets and the San Francisco Giants. Conforto is an American professional baseball player.
July 11, 2014: Signed with the New York Mets
On July 11, 2014, Conforto signed with the New York Mets and received a $2,970,800 signing bonus.
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 collected two hits and one assist at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.
July 24, 2015: MLB Debut with the Mets
On July 24, 2015, Conforto was promoted to the major leagues by the Mets and made his debut that day. He became the 1,000th player to appear in a game for the Mets, recording his first major league RBI.
2015: MLB Debut
In 2015, Conforto made his Major League Baseball (MLB) 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.
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 Season with Las Vegas
In 2016, Conforto played with AAA Las Vegas in the Pacific Coast League, batting .422 with 9 home runs and 28 RBIs.
2017: All-Star Selection and Season-Ending Injury
In 2017, Conforto was selected to the MLB All-Star Game after a strong first half. However, on August 24, during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Conforto suffered a season-ending injury, dislocating his left shoulder and tearing his posterior capsule.
2018: Led Mets in Home Runs and RBIs
In 2018, Conforto led the Mets with 28 home runs and 82 RBIs, and had the 11th-longest home run in baseball for the season, at 472 feet.
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: Strong Season with the Mets
In 2020, Conforto played in 54 games for the Mets, batting .322 with 9 home runs and 31 RBIs, and led NL outfielders in assists.
2020: All-MLB Second Team Selection
In 2020, Conforto was named an All-MLB Second Team outfielder.
April 8, 2021: Walk-Off Hit by Pitch
On April 8, 2021, Conforto was the batter during a rare walk-off hit by pitch to win a game against the Miami Marlins. The call was controversial.
2021: Became a Free Agent
After the 2021 season, Conforto became a free agent.
2021: Qualifying Offer Declined
Following the 2021 season, the Mets offered Conforto a qualifying offer which he declined, instead choosing 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.
December 10, 2024: Signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers
On December 10, 2024, Conforto signed a one-year, $17 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
2024: Opted in for the 2024 Season
After the 2023 season, Conforto opted in for the 2024 season at $18 million with the San Francisco Giants.
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