Nolan Arenado's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Nolan Arenado is an American professional baseball third baseman, currently playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He is renowned for his exceptional defense, having won a Rawlings Gold Glove Award in each of his first ten MLB seasons, a feat unmatched by any other infielder. Arenado debuted in MLB in 2013 with the Colorado Rockies and later played for the St. Louis Cardinals where he, alongside teammate Paul Goldschmidt, were both National League MVP finalists in 2022. He was traded to the Diamondbacks in January 2026.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1957: First AL Gold Glove Winner

In 1957, Frank Malzone won the Rawlings Gold Glove Award, becoming the first to win in the American League.

1996: Galarraga Led Majors in RBI

In 1996, Andrés Galarraga led the majors in RBI with 150, the first Rockies player to do so before Arenado in 2015.

1997: Walker Led NL in Home Runs

In 1997, Larry Walker led the NL in home runs with 49, the first Rockies player to do so before Arenado in 2015.

1999: Jones' Extra Base Hits

In 1999, Chipper Jones recorded 87 extra base hits, which was surpassed by Nolan Arenado in 2015.

2008: CIF Southern Section Championship

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

2011: Minor League RBI Leader

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

2011: All-Star Futures Game Selection and Minor League Stats

In 2011, Nolan Arenado represented the Rockies at the All-Star Futures Game and finished the season leading the minor leagues with 122 RBI. He was also named the MVP of the Arizona Fall League (AFL).

October 29, 2013: First 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: Arenado's Season Performance in 2015

In 2015, Nolan Arenado had a strong season, doubling his number of walks from the previous year. In 2015, Arenado received 102 MVP vote points.

2015: NL Home Run and RBI Leader

In 2015, Nolan Arenado tied for the NL home run title with 42, and led the National League with 130 RBI and 354 total bases. He also won his first Silver Slugger Award.

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

In 2015, Nolan Arenado was named an MLB All-Star, earned his second NL Player of the Week Award on June 28, and won his first NL Player of the Month award in September.

2015: Awards and MVP Award Consideration

In 2015, Nolan Arenado won his third consecutive Gold Glove, the Fielding Bible, and the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award. He also received official consideration for the NL MVP Award, ranking eighth in voting.

2015: MLB RBI Leader

Since the start of the 2015 season, Nolan Arenado leads all major leaguers in Runs Batted In (RBI).

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: Arenado's Season Performance in 2016

In 2016, Nolan Arenado had a great season, finishing with a .294 batting average, leading the MLB with 133 RBI, and winning his fourth consecutive Gold Glove. Arenado finished fifth in the NL MVP Award voting, receiving almost double the vote points (199) as in 2015.