Paul Goldschmidt's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Paul Goldschmidt.

Paul Goldschmidt, nicknamed "Goldy," is a professional baseball first baseman currently playing for the New York Yankees in MLB. Prior to joining the Yankees, he played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and St. Louis Cardinals. Goldschmidt has also represented the United States in international baseball competitions. Known for his hitting prowess and defensive skills at first base, he has established himself as a prominent figure in Major League Baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2006: Texas State Championship

In 2006, The Woodlands, with Paul Goldschmidt playing third base, won the Texas state championship.

2008: Southland Conference Hitter of the Year

In 2008, Paul Goldschmidt was named the Southland Conference hitter of the year.

2009: Awards in College Baseball

In 2009, Paul Goldschmidt was named the Southland Conference hitter and player of the year, and was a third-team All-American as a junior.

2011: Diamondbacks' Player of the Year

In 2011, Paul Goldschmidt was named the Diamondbacks' player of the year, a Baseball America first-team Minor League All-Star, Class AA all-star first baseman, Southern League all-star first baseman, and the Southern League's Most Valuable Player.

2013: First Hank Aaron, Gold Glove, and Silver Slugger Awards

In 2013, while leading the NL in home runs and runs batted in (RBI), Paul Goldschmidt won his first All-Star selection, Hank Aaron Award, Gold Glove Award, and Silver Slugger Award.

2015: Runner-Up for NL MVP Award

In 2015, Paul Goldschmidt finished as runner-up for the NL MVP Award for the second time.

April 20, 2019: Longest Career Home Run

On April 20, 2019, in a game against the New York Mets, Paul Goldschmidt hit a 465-foot home run off Paul Sewald, which became both his longest career home run and the longest home run hit at Busch Stadium during the Statcast era.

July 26, 2019: Six Home Runs in Six Consecutive Games

On July 26, 2019, in a game against the Houston Astros, Paul Goldschmidt reached a streak of six home runs in six consecutive games for the first time in his career, also tying the Cardinals franchise record.

April 13, 2021: 250th career home run

On April 13, 2021, Paul Goldschmidt hit his 250th career home run against the Washington Nationals.

May 23, 2022: Walk-off grand slam

On May 23, 2022, Goldschmidt hit a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the tenth inning versus the Toronto Blue Jays for a 7–3 win, extending his hitting streak to 15 games.

July 5, 2022: 1,000th run scored

On July 5, 2022, Goldschmidt scored his 1,000th run in a contest versus Atlanta.

2022: Named NL Hank Aaron Award winner and NL MVP

In 2022, Goldschmidt was named the NL Hank Aaron Award winner, awarded his fifth Silver Slugger Award, and won his first National League Most Valuable Player Award.

2022: NL MVP Award

In 2022, Paul Goldschmidt won the National League (NL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award.

2023: Played in London Series

After playing in the 2023 London Series, Goldschmidt became the first player in MLB history to play regular-season games in five different countries.

July 26, 2024: 2,000th career hit

On July 26, 2024, Paul Goldschmidt achieved his 2,000th career hit against the Washington Nationals, becoming the 295th player in Major League history to reach that milestone.