History of Michael Conforto in Timeline

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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March 1, 1993: Michael Conforto's Birth

On March 1, 1993, Michael Thomas Conforto, later nicknamed "Scooter", was born. He would grow up to become a professional baseball outfielder.

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1996: Andruw Jones in the 1996 World Series

In Game 4 of the 2015 World Series, Conforto hit two home runs, becoming the first rookie to homer twice in a world series game since Andruw Jones accomplished the feat in Game 1 of the 1996 World Series.

2004: Little League World Series

In 2004, Michael 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 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 NCBWA and Pac-12 Freshman of the Year.

2013: Sophomore Year at Oregon State University

In 2013, during his sophomore year at Oregon State University, Conforto hit .328/.447/.526, helping lead the team to the College World Series. He was named to the All-Tournament Team, Pac-12 Player of the Year, and a first-team All-American by the ABCA.

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.

2014: Sporting News College Baseball Player of the Year

Prior to the 2014 season, Conforto was named the preseason Sporting News College Baseball Player of the Year. He ended the season hitting .345/.504/.547 with 52 runs, 16 doubles, seven home runs, 56 RBIs, and 55 walks, and was again named the Pac-12 Baseball Player of the Year. He was also a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award and the Dick Howser Trophy.

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 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: 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.

June 25, 2016: Demotion to Las Vegas 51s

On June 25, 2016, due to a slump, the Mets demoted Michael 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: Comparison of Slugging Percentage in 2021 and 2016

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, which was the first year he began the season in the majors.

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.

2017: Injury Against the Arizona Diamondbacks

During a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 24, 2017, Michael Conforto suffered a season-ending injury, dislocating his left shoulder and tearing his posterior capsule. He elected to have surgery on September 2.

2017: All-Star Selection

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

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.

2020: All-MLB Second Team Selection

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

January 2021: Engagement to Cabernet Burns

In January 2021, Michael Conforto got engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Cabernet Burns.

April 8, 2021: Walk-off Hit by Pitch

On April 8, 2021, Michael Conforto was the batter during a rare walk-off hit by pitch to win a game against the Miami Marlins, in a controversial call.

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 2022: Shoulder Injury

In January 2022, Michael Conforto suffered a shoulder injury during an offseason workout, which impacted his free agency.

2022: Missed Season Due to Injury

Michael Conforto missed the entire 2022 season due to a shoulder injury.

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.