Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Mitch Haniger

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 23, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Mitch Haniger made an impact.

Mitchell Evan Haniger is a professional baseball outfielder, currently a free agent, with experience in Major League Baseball (MLB). He has played for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Seattle Mariners, and San Francisco Giants. Haniger is known for his offensive capabilities and fielding skills, making him a valuable asset to any team he plays for.

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2009: Drafted by New York Mets

In 2009, Mitch Haniger was drafted by the New York Mets in the 31st round of the MLB Draft, but he chose to attend Cal Poly San Luis Obispo instead.

2010: Summer with Corvallis Knights

During the summer of 2010, Mitch Haniger played for the Corvallis Knights of the West Coast League, batting .299 with 11 stolen bases. He was named to the All-WCL Team and rated as the league's No. 5 pro prospect by Baseball America.

2012: Signed with Brewers and Injury

In 2012, Mitch Haniger signed with the Milwaukee Brewers for $1.2 million after being drafted. He debuted with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, but his season ended early in July due to a knee injury.

2012: Drafted by Milwaukee Brewers

In 2012, after a successful college baseball career with the Cal Poly Mustangs, Mitch Haniger was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the supplemental first round of the MLB draft.

2013: Season with Wisconsin and Brevard County

In 2013, Mitch Haniger began the season with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and was later promoted to the Brevard County Manatees. He finished the season with a .264/.348/.431 batting line. He also played in the Arizona Fall League, earning player of the week honors and being named to the AFL All-Prospect team.

July 31, 2014: Traded to Arizona Diamondbacks

On July 31, 2014, Mitch Haniger and Anthony Banda were traded by the Milwaukee Brewers to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Gerardo Parra. Haniger played for three clubs that year and batted .259 with 11 home runs.

2014: Traded to Diamondbacks

In 2014, Mitch Haniger was traded from the Milwaukee Brewers to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

2014: Assigned to Huntsville Stars

In 2014, after being invited to spring training with the Milwaukee Brewers, Mitch Haniger was assigned to the Huntsville Stars and missed over a month due to wrist and hamstring injuries.

2015: Season with Mobile and Visalia

In 2015, Mitch Haniger played for Mobile and was later demoted to Visalia. He spent the season retooling his batting stance and swing to generate more power.

August 16, 2016: MLB Debut with Diamondbacks

On August 16, 2016, Mitch Haniger made his MLB debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks, recording a triple and three RBIs in his first game. He was later sent down to Reno but returned to the majors in September. After the season, he was named the Diamondbacks Minor League Player of the Year.

November 23, 2016: Traded to Seattle Mariners

On November 23, 2016, Mitch Haniger, along with Jean Segura and Zac Curtis, was traded from the Arizona Diamondbacks to the Seattle Mariners for Ketel Marte and Taijuan Walker.

2016: MLB Debut

In 2016, Mitch Haniger made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

2016: Season with Mobile and Reno

In 2016, Mitch Haniger played for the Mobile BayBears and was named to the Southern League All-Star Game before being promoted to the Reno Aces, where he excelled with a .351/.437/.697 batting line and 19 home runs.

2017: Injury-filled Season with Mariners

In 2017, Mitch Haniger had an injury-filled season with the Seattle Mariners, including a strained oblique muscle, a broken finger, and being hit in the face by a fastball. Despite these setbacks, he hit his first career grand slam.

2017: Expected to contribute in the outfield

In 2017, the Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said he expected Haniger to contribute in the outfield.

2018: New Leader of Mariners

Following the departure of key teammates in the offseason of 2018, Mitch Haniger became the new leader of the rebuilding Seattle Mariners team. The Mariners also considered trading Haniger to the Atlanta Braves after the season.

2018: All-Star Game Selection

In 2018, Mitch Haniger was named to the MLB All-Star Game after hitting .272/.358/.488 with 18 home runs and 67 RBIs before the All-Star break.

2018: MLB Japan All-Star Series

In November 2018, Mitch Haniger played for the MLB All-Stars team in the MLB Japan All-Star Series, batting .222 in the six-game exhibition series.

2020: Missed Season Due to Surgeries

In 2020, Mitch Haniger missed the entire season due to surgeries for a sports hernia and a herniated disc.

2021: AL Player of the Week

In 2021, Mitch Haniger returned to baseball and had a strong season, earning the AL Player of the Week award for the week of July 18.

December 7, 2022: Signed with San Francisco Giants

On December 7, 2022, Mitch Haniger signed a three-year, $43.5 million contract with the San Francisco Giants.

2022: Injuries and Performance in 2022

In 2022, Mitch Haniger was placed on the 60-day IL with an ankle injury but was later activated. He batted .246/.308/.429 in 57 regular season games.

2023: Signed with Giants

Before the 2023 season, Mitch Haniger signed a free agent contract with the San Francisco Giants but was traded back to the Mariners after one season with San Francisco.

January 5, 2024: Traded Back to Mariners

On January 5, 2024, the Giants traded Mitch Haniger, pitcher Anthony DeSclafani, and cash considerations to the Mariners for injured starter Robbie Ray. Haniger received a $1 million bonus due to the trade.