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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In 2016, Mitch Haniger made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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.
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.
In 2017, the Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said he expected Haniger to contribute in the outfield.
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.
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.
In 2020, Mitch Haniger missed the entire season due to surgeries for a sports hernia and a herniated disc.
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.
On December 7, 2022, Mitch Haniger signed a three-year, $43.5 million contract with the San Francisco Giants.
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.
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.
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.
On March 23, 2025, Mitch Haniger was released by the Seattle Mariners.
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