Nolan Arenado's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Nolan Arenado.

Nolan Arenado is a highly acclaimed American professional baseball third baseman currently playing for the St. Louis Cardinals. Renowned for his exceptional defense, he's the only infielder to win a Rawlings Gold Glove Award in each of his first ten MLB seasons. He debuted with the Colorado Rockies in 2013 before being traded to the Cardinals in 2021. His defensive prowess places him among the best third basemen in MLB history.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1957: Frank Malzone Won Rawlings Gold Glove Award

In 1957, Frank Malzone won the Rawlings Gold Glove Award in the American League. This was the last time that a player had won a Rawlings Gold Glove Award as a rookie until Nolan Arenado's achievement in 2013.

1996: Galarraga led majors in RBI

In 1996, Andrés Galarraga led the majors in RBI with 150. Arenado was the first to do it since then in 2015.

1997: Larry Walker led NL in home runs

Larry Walker led the NL in home runs with 49 in 1997. This was the first time a Rockies player had led the NL in home runs until Arenado in 2015.

1999: Chipper Jones sets record for extra base hits

In 1999, Chipper Jones had 87 extra base hits, which Arenado surpassed in 2015 with 89, setting a major league record.

2008: El Toro High School Wins Championship

In 2008, Nolan Arenado's junior year, El Toro High School won the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section championship. Arenado was named to the Los Angeles Times' All-Star team after leading his division with a .456 batting average, 32 runs batted in (RBI), and 33 runs scored.

July 31, 2010: Carlos Gonzalez hits a walk off home run

Carlos Gonzalez was the previous Rockies player to complete the cycle with a walk-off home run. This happened on July 31, 2010.

2011: All-Star Futures Game selection

In 2011, Nolan Arenado was selected to the All-Star Futures Game. He finished the season leading the minor leagues with 122 RBI and was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Arizona Fall League (AFL).

October 29, 2013: Won Rawlings Gold Glove Award

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

2015: All-Star Selection and Player of the Week Award

In 2015, Nolan Arenado earned his second NL Player of the Week Award on June 28 and became an MLB All-Star for the first time as a National League reserve.

2015: Home run title

In 2015, 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, winning his first Silver Slugger Award.

2015: Defensive Awards and Hall of Fame Recognition

In 2015, Nolan Arenado won his third consecutive Gold Glove, and both the Fielding Bible and Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Awards. He was also named the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame's Professional Athlete of the Year.

2016: Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Awards

In 2016, Nolan Arenado won his fourth consecutive Gold Glove, as well as his second Silver Slugger, Fielding Bible and Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Awards. He also finished in fifth place in the NL MVP Award voting.

March 22, 2017: Team USA wins World Baseball Classic

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

June 18, 2017: Hit for the cycle

On June 18, 2017, Nolan Arenado hit for the cycle against the San Francisco Giants, completing it with a walk-off home run off Mark Melancon in a 7−5 Rockies win.