Career Timeline of Ozzie Albies: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Ozzie Albies, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Ozzie Albies is a Curaçaoan professional baseball second baseman currently playing for the Atlanta Braves in MLB. He signed with the Braves in 2013, making his debut in 2017. Albies is a three-time All-Star (2018, 2021, 2023). He has won the National League Silver Slugger Award twice, in 2019 and 2021. In 2021, Albies also received the Heart & Hustle Award and was a member of the Braves team that won the World Series.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

July 2, 2013: Signed by Atlanta Braves

On July 2, 2013, Ozzie Albies was signed by the Atlanta Braves for $350,000 as an international free agent after being scouted by Dargello Lodowica.

2013: Signed with the Braves organization

In 2013, Ozzie Albies signed with the Atlanta Braves organization.

2014: Professional Debut

In 2014, Ozzie Albies made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast Braves and later joined the Danville Braves in July.

2016: Spring Training, Double-A and Triple-A

In 2016, Ozzie Albies was invited to spring training, opened the season with the Double-A Mississippi Braves, and was later promoted to the Triple-A Gwinnett Braves on April 30. He returned to Mississippi in June and injured his right elbow in the first postseason game.

2017: MLB Debut

In 2017, Ozzie Albies made his Major League Baseball debut with the Atlanta Braves.

2017: MLB Debut and First Home Run

In 2017, Ozzie Albies was called up to the Atlanta Braves on August 1 and made his major league debut against the Los Angeles Dodgers. On August 3, 2017, he hit his first career home run against the Dodgers.

2018: Opening Day Starter, Grand Slam, Walk-off Home Run, All-Star Selection, and Multi-Home Run Game

In 2018, Ozzie Albies was part of the Braves' Opening Day starting lineup. On June 12, 2018, he hit a grand slam against the New York Mets. On June 25, 2018, he hit his first career walk-off home run against the Cincinnati Reds. On July 8, 2018, he was named an All-Star. On July 11, 2018, he had his first career multi-home run game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

April 11, 2019: Contract Extension with Braves

On April 11, 2019, Ozzie Albies signed a seven-year, $35 million contract extension with the Atlanta Braves, including options for the 2026 and 2027 seasons.

June 3, 2021: 500th Career Hit

On June 3, 2021, Ozzie Albies recorded his 500th career hit, an RBI double off of Washington Nationals reliever Sam Clay.

2021: All-Star Game, Heart & Hustle Award, and World Series Win

In 2021, Ozzie Albies was named to the All-Star game, won the Heart & Hustle Award, and his team, the Atlanta Braves, won the World Series.

June 11, 2022: Grand Slam

On June 11, 2022, Ozzie Albies hit a grand slam off of St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Chris Stratton.

2026: World Baseball Classic Walk-off Home Run

In the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Ozzie Albies hit the first-ever walk-off home run in the tournament's history on March 7, 2026. This was a three-run homer to defeat Nicaragua 4–3.