History of Mickey Moniak in Timeline

Mickey Moniak is a professional baseball center fielder currently playing for the Colorado Rockies in MLB. He was drafted first overall by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2016 MLB draft and has also played for the Los Angeles Angels. Moniak's career highlights include being a former top draft pick and now contributing to the Rockies' outfield.

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May 13, 1998: McKenzie Matthew Moniak's birth

On May 13, 1998, McKenzie Matthew Moniak was born. He is now known as an American professional baseball center fielder.

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2015: Moniak's junior year at La Costa Canyon High School

In 2015, during his junior year, Moniak batted .426 with a 1.062 OPS at La Costa Canyon High School. That August, he played in the Perfect Game All-American Classic at Petco Park.

June 20, 2016: Moniak signs with the Phillies

On June 20, 2016, Moniak signed with the Philadelphia Phillies after agreeing to a $6.1 million signing bonus.

2016: Moniak's professional debut

In 2016, Moniak made his professional debut with the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Phillies. He finished the season batting .284/.340/.409 with 27 runs, 11 doubles, four triples, one home run, 28 RBI, and 10 stolen bases.

2016: Moniak's senior year achievements

In 2016, as a senior, Moniak batted .476 with a .961 slugging percentage, 40 runs, 12 triples, seven home runs, and 46 RBI, in 29 games. He was named Baseball America High School Player of the Year, Gatorade California Baseball Player of the Year, and San Diego Section Player of the Year, and he committed to UCLA.

2016: Moniak drafted by the Phillies

In 2016, the Philadelphia Phillies selected Moniak with the first overall pick of the MLB draft.

2017: Moniak with the Lakewood BlueClaws

In 2017, Moniak played with the Class A Lakewood BlueClaws, batting .236/.284/.341 with six triples, five home runs, 44 RBI, 11 stolen bases, and seven sacrifice flies.

2018: Moniak with the Clearwater Threshers

Moniak spent the 2018 season with the Class A-Advanced Clearwater Threshers, hitting .270/.304/.383 with 28 doubles, five home runs, 55 RBI, six stolen bases, and seven sacrifice flies.

2019: Moniak with the Reading Fightin Phils

In 2019, Moniak played with the Reading Fightin Phils, batting .252/.303/.439 with 63 runs, 28 doubles, 13 triples, 11 home runs, 67 RBI, and 15 stolen bases. He also played in the Eastern League All-Star Game and the Arizona Fall League.

September 16, 2020: Moniak added to Phillies' roster and MLB promotion

On September 16, 2020, Moniak was added to the Phillies' 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.

September 18, 2020: Moniak's first MLB hit

On September 18, 2020, Moniak recorded his first major league hit, a single, in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

April 21, 2021: Moniak hits first major league home run

On April 21, 2021, Moniak hit his first major league home run against Anthony DeSclafani of the San Francisco Giants.

August 2, 2022: Moniak traded to the Los Angeles Angels

On August 2, 2022, Moniak was traded to the Los Angeles Angels for Noah Syndergaard.

2022: Moniak's injury and placement on injured list

In 2022, after making the Phillies' Opening Day roster, Moniak suffered a right hand fracture in the final exhibition game against the Tampa Bay Rays and was placed on the injured list.