History of Ozzie Albies in Timeline

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

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1995: Braves Last World Series

In 2021, the Braves won their first title since 1995.

January 7, 1997: Ozzie Albies Born

On January 7, 1997, Ozhaino Jurdy Jiandro "Ozzie" Albies was born. He is a Curaçaoan professional baseball second baseman for the Atlanta Braves.

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July 2, 2013: Signed as International Free Agent

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

2013: Signed with Braves

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

2013: Father's Death

In 2013, Ozzie Albies' father died of a heart attack at the age of 40.

2014: Professional Debut

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

2015: All Star Futures Game

In 2015, Ozzie Albies was named to the All-Star Futures Game. He fractured his right thumb in August and missed the rest of the season.

2016: Spring Training and Promotions

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

2017: MLB Debut

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

2017: MLB Debut and First Home Run

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

2018: Opening Day, Grand Slams, Walk-Off Home Run, All-Star Selection

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

2018: MLB All-Star Game

Ozzie Albies was named to the 2018 MLB All-Star Game during his first full season.

April 11, 2019: Contract Extension

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

2019: Silver Slugger Award

In 2019, Ozzie Albies and teammates won the National League Silver Slugger Awards. Albies also achieved the best fielding percentage among major league second basemen.

2020: COVID-19 Season

In the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic-shortened season, Albies batted .271/.306/.466 with six home runs and 19 RBIs.

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: World Series Champion

In 2021, Ozzie Albies and the Braves won the World Series, their first title since 1995. Albies played every inning of the postseason at second base. Following the season, Albies won his second Silver Slugger Award as well as the Heart & Hustle Award.

2021: All-Star, Silver Slugger, Heart & Hustle, World Series

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