History of Michael Conforto in Timeline

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.

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March 1, 1993: Michael Conforto's Birth

On March 1, 1993, Michael Thomas Conforto, nicknamed "Scooter", was born. He is an American professional baseball outfielder.

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1996: Reference to Andruw Jones's World Series Feat

In 2015, Michael Conforto became the first rookie to hit two home runs in a World Series game since Andruw Jones in the 1996 World Series.

2004: Little League World Series

In 2004, Conforto represented the Northwest Region in the Little League World Series.

2012: Freshman Year at Oregon State University

In 2012, as a freshman at Oregon State University, Conforto had a successful season, hitting .349 with 13 home runs and 76 RBIs. He was named Freshman Hitter of the Year by the NCBWA and Pac-12 Freshman of the Year.

2013: Sophomore Year and College World Series

In 2013, during his sophomore year, Conforto helped lead Oregon State University to the College World Series and was named to the All-Tournament Team. He was also named Pac-12 Player of the Year and a first-team All-American by the ABCA.

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.

2014: Preseason Player of the Year and Final Collegiate Season

Prior to the 2014 season, Conforto was named the preseason Sporting News College Baseball Player of the Year. Conforto finished the season hitting .345 with 52 runs, 16 doubles, seven home runs, 56 RBIs, and 55 walks. He was again named the Pac-12 Baseball Player of the Year and a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award and the Dick Howser Trophy.

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: Reference to 2016 Season Performance

Conforto finished the 2021 season with a batting average and OPS worse than any season of his aside from 2016, which was the first year he began the season in the majors.

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

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 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.