History of Parker Meadows in Timeline

Parker Meadows is a professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Detroit Tigers in Major League Baseball (MLB). He entered the league in 2023, marking the beginning of his MLB career.

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November 2, 1999: Parker Meadows Born

On November 2, 1999, Parker Meadows was born. He would later become an American professional baseball outfielder.

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2018: Drafted by Detroit Tigers

In 2018, Parker Meadows was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the second round of the MLB Draft. He signed with the organization for a $2.5 million bonus and began his professional career with the Gulf Coast League Tigers and was later called up to the Connecticut Tigers.

2019: Season with West Michigan Whitecaps

In 2019, Parker Meadows played the entire season with the Single-A West Michigan Whitecaps, experiencing a decrease in batting average but hitting seven home runs and stealing 14 bases.

2019: Top Prospect

Leading up to and following the 2019 season, Parker Meadows was consistently ranked within the top 12 Detroit Tigers prospects by various outlets.

2020: Alternate Training Site

In 2020, Parker Meadows was not initially selected for the Tigers' alternate training squad. However, on September 3, he was called up to the alternate training site in Toledo after the cancellation of the minor league season.

November 15, 2022: Added to Tigers 40-man Roster

On November 15, 2022, the Detroit Tigers added Parker Meadows to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.

2023: MLB Debut

In 2023, Parker Meadows made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut for the Detroit Tigers.

2023: MLB Debut and First Home Run

In 2023, Parker Meadows was optioned to Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens at the beginning of the season. His contract was selected by the Tigers on August 21, marking his MLB debut against the Chicago Cubs. He later hit his first MLB home run on August 25 against the Houston Astros.