History of Nate Eaton in Timeline

Nathan Wyatt Eaton is an American professional baseball infielder and outfielder currently playing for the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball (MLB). Before joining the Red Sox, he played for the Kansas City Royals, where he made his MLB debut in 2022. Eaton was drafted by the Royals in the 21st round of the 2018 MLB draft after playing college baseball at the Virginia Military Institute.

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December 22, 1996: Nate Eaton's Birth

On December 22, 1996, Nathan Wyatt Eaton was born. He is an American professional baseball infielder and outfielder.

2018: Drafted by the Kansas City Royals

In 2018, Nate Eaton led the Southern Conference with 36 steals while playing college baseball at the Virginia Military Institute. He was then drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 21st round of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.

2019: Played with the Lexington Legends

In 2019, Nate Eaton played with the Lexington Legends, achieving a .233/.305/.336 slash line in 497 at bats and stealing 18 bases in 19 attempts.

2020: No Baseball Season Due to COVID-19

In 2020, Nate Eaton did not play for a team because the Minor League Baseball season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021: Played in the Arizona Fall League

In 2021, Nate Eaton played with the Arizona Complex League Royals and Quad Cities River Bandits, slashing .243/.350/.368 in 272 at bats with 23 stolen bases in 26 attempts. After the season, he played in the Arizona Fall League and was selected to play in the Fall Stars Game.

July 14, 2022: MLB Debut and First Career Hit

On July 14, 2022, the Royals promoted Nate Eaton to the major leagues for the first time. On that same day, Eaton logged his first career hit, a solo home run off of Anthony Banda, helping the Royals to a 3-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.

2022: Played for Northwest Arkansas Naturals and Omaha Storm Chasers

In 2022, Nate Eaton started the season with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals before being promoted to the Omaha Storm Chasers. Between the two teams, he slashed .285/.358/.465 in 388 at bats with 23 stolen bases in 28 attempts.

April 10, 2023: MLB Pitching Debut

On April 10, 2023, Nate Eaton made his pitching debut against the Texas Rangers, pitching a scoreless ninth inning and striking out Adolis García. His fastball reached 94 mph.

November 6, 2024: Elected Free Agency

On November 6, 2024, after playing with Triple-A Omaha and slashing .252/.299/.439 with 16 home runs, 60 RBI, and 27 stolen bases, Nate Eaton elected free agency.