History of Nolan Arenado in Timeline

Nolan Arenado is a prominent American professional baseball third baseman, currently playing for the St. Louis Cardinals. He debuted in MLB with the Colorado Rockies in 2013 before being traded to the Cardinals in 2021. Arenado is celebrated as an exceptional defensive player, particularly at third base. Notably, he is the only infielder to win the Rawlings Gold Glove Award in each of his first ten MLB seasons, underscoring his consistent defensive excellence.

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April 16, 1991: Nolan Arenado's Birth

On April 16, 1991, Nolan James Arenado was born. He is now a professional baseball third baseman.

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2008: Wins Southern Section championship

In 2008, during Nolan Arenado's junior year, El Toro High School won the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section championship. He was named to the Los Angeles Times' All-Star team.

2009: Drafted by Colorado Rockies

In 2009, the Colorado Rockies selected Nolan Arenado in the second round (59th overall) of the MLB draft. He then signed with the Rockies.

2010: Played for Asheville Tourists

In 2010, Nolan Arenado played for the Asheville Tourists of the Class A South Atlantic League, achieving a .308 batting average and 41 doubles.

2011: Ranked as Rockies' third-best prospect

Before the 2011 season, Nolan Arenado was ranked as the Rockies' third-best prospect and 80th overall by Baseball America.

2011: Led the minor leagues in RBI

In 2011, Nolan Arenado led the minor leagues in RBI with 155 over 163 games.

2011: Named MVP of the Arizona Fall League

In 2011, Nolan Arenado was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Arizona Fall League (AFL) after hitting .388 with six home runs and 33 RBI.

2012: Named to All-Star Futures Game

In 2012, Nolan Arenado was named to appear in the All-Star Futures Game for the second time, while playing for the Tulsa Drillers of the Class AA Texas League.

October 29, 2013: Wins first Gold Glove Award

On October 29, 2013, Nolan Arenado became the first National League rookie to win a Rawlings Gold Glove Award at third base.

2013: Promoted to Major League Club

In 2013, after a strong spring training showing, Nolan Arenado was promoted to the major league club, the Colorado Rockies, after starting the season with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox.

April 5, 2014: First Multi-Home Run Game

On April 5, 2014, Nolan Arenado had the first multi-home run game of his career against Brandon McCarthy of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

2015: Tied for NL home run title

For the 2015 season, Nolan Arenado tied Bryce Harper for the NL home run title with 42, and led the National League with 130 RBI and 354 total bases.

2015: Earns Second NL Player of the Week Award

In 2015, Nolan Arenado earned his second NL Player of the Week Award on June 28, leading the major league with three multi-home run games in six games, seven home runs and 14 RBI.

2015: Wins Third Consecutive Gold Glove

In 2015, Nolan Arenado won his third consecutive Gold Glove and also won the Fielding Bible and the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Awards.

2015: Leads all major leaguers in RBIs

Since the start of the 2015 season, Nolan Arenado has led all major leaguers in runs batted in (RBIs).

January 15, 2016: Avoids salary arbitration

On January 15, 2016, Nolan Arenado and the Rockies avoided salary arbitration, agreeing to a one-year, $5 million contract.

2016: Youngest Rockies player to reach 100 home runs

In 2016, Nolan Arenado became the youngest player in Rockies franchise history to reach 100 home runs.

2016: Second Silver Slugger

In 2016, Nolan Arenado won his second Silver Slugger, Fielding Bible and Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Awards.

January 13, 2017: Avoids arbitration for the second straight year

On January 13, 2017, Nolan Arenado and the Rockies avoided arbitration for the second straight year by agreeing to a two-year, $29.5 million contract.

March 22, 2017: Team USA wins World Baseball Classic

On March 22, 2017, Nolan Arenado's Team USA won the World Baseball Classic 8–0 against Puerto Rico, marking the first time the United States won the WBC.

June 18, 2017: Hits for the Cycle

On June 18, 2017, Nolan Arenado hit for the cycle against the San Francisco Giants, completing the feat with a walk-off home run.

2017: First Major Leaguer to Reach 100 RBI

In 2017, Nolan Arenado became the first major leaguer to reach 100 RBI for the third year in a row.

2017: Wins Gold Medal in World Baseball Classic

In 2017, Nolan Arenado helped the United States national team win its first gold medal in a World Baseball Classic (WBC) tournament.

February 26, 2019: Agreed to contract extension with the Rockies

On February 26, 2019, Nolan Arenado agreed to an eight-year, $260 million contract extension with the Colorado Rockies.

July 1, 2022: Second time Hitting for the Cycle

On July 1, 2022, Nolan Arenado hit for the cycle for the second time in his career.

July 2, 2022: Hit first of four consecutive home runs

On July 2, 2022, Nolan Arenado hit the first of four consecutive home runs for the Cardinals against the Phillies, the 11th such occurrence in major league history. Teammates Nolan Gorman, Juan Yepez and Dylan Carlson followed with home runs against starter Kyle Gibson. Arenado also won the game in the ninth inning with his second home run, which was the 5,000th at bat of his career.

April 8, 2023: Hit 300th career home run

On April 8, 2023, Nolan Arenado hit his 300th career home run against Brewers pitcher Eric Lauer.

2023: Participates in World Baseball Classic

In 2023, Nolan Arenado participated in the World Baseball Classic.

2024: Season marred by injuries

In 2024, Nolan Arenado played in 152 games, but his season was marred by various injuries, resulting in a decline in power production and 16 home runs, his fewest in a full season since his rookie year. He finished with a .272 average.