History of Randy Arozarena in Timeline
Randy Arozarena is a Cuban-Mexican outfielder currently playing for the Seattle Mariners. He started his MLB career with the St. Louis Cardinals before moving to the Tampa Bay Rays.
February 28, 1995: Birth of Randy Arozarena
Randy Lia Arozarena González was born on February 28, 1995.
2011: U-16 Baseball World Cup Participation
Randy Arozarena represented Cuba in the U-16 Baseball World Cup in 2011.
2013: U-18 Baseball World Cup Bronze Medal
Randy Arozarena and the Cuban national team won a bronze medal at the U-18 Baseball World Cup in 2013.
2013: First Rays Rookie of the Year Since Wil Myers
Randy Arozarena became the first Tampa Bay Rays player to win Rookie of the Year since Wil Myers in 2013.
2013: Start with Vegueros de Pinar del Río
Randy Arozarena started playing for Vegueros de Pinar del Río in the Cuban National Series in 2013.
2014: Continuing with Vegueros de Pinar del Río
Randy Arozarena played his second season with Vegueros de Pinar del Río in 2014.
2015: Defection from Cuba
Randy Arozarena defected from Cuba to Mexico in 2015.
2015: Fleeing Cuba
Randy Arozarena fled Cuba on a small boat in 2015.
July 2016: Signing with the St. Louis Cardinals
Randy Arozarena signed with the St. Louis Cardinals as an international free agent in July 2016.
2016: Mexican Baseball Journey
Randy Arozarena played in various Mexican baseball leagues, including stints with the Mérida Winter League, the Norte de México League, the Toros de Tijuana, and the Mayos de Navojoa, in 2016.
2017: Minor League Journey and Florida State League All-Star
Randy Arozarena began his professional career in the minor leagues in 2017, playing for the Palm Beach Cardinals and the Springfield Cardinals. He was named a Florida State League All-Star that year.
July 2018: All-Star Futures Game Selection
Randy Arozarena was selected to represent the Cardinals in the All-Star Futures Game in July 2018.
2018: Birth of Daughter
Randy Arozarena's daughter was born in Mexico in 2018.
August 12, 2019: MLB Promotion
The St. Louis Cardinals selected Randy Arozarena's contract, promoting him to the major leagues on August 12, 2019.
2019: MLB Debut
Randy Arozarena made his Major League Baseball debut with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2019.
2019: Injury and Return to Play
Randy Arozarena started the 2019 season on the injured list but returned to play with the Springfield Cardinals in May, later being promoted back to the Memphis Redbirds.
January 9, 2020: Trade to the Tampa Bay Rays
Randy Arozarena was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays on January 9, 2020.
November 23, 2020: Arrest in Mexico
Randy Arozarena was arrested in Mexico on November 23, 2020, following an alleged dispute involving his daughter and her mother. He was later released without charges.
2020: Film Project Announced
News broke in 2020 about a film in development based on the life of Randy Arozarena. The film was initially slated for release between 2022 and 2023.
2020: Trade to the Rays and Postseason Record
Randy Arozarena was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in 2020. That same year, he set an MLB record for most home runs in a single postseason with 10.
2020: Intention to Play for Mexico
Randy Arozarena announced his desire to play for the Mexican national baseball team in 2020.
2021: AL Rookie of the Year and Playoff Achievement
Randy Arozarena had a successful season in 2021, achieving a rare feat in the playoffs by hitting a home run and stealing home in the same postseason game. He was named the American League Rookie of the Year.
October 2022: Confirmation of Participation for Mexico
Randy Arozarena's participation in the 2023 World Baseball Classic representing Mexico was officially confirmed.
2022: Stolen Bases and Caught Stealing Leader
In 2022, Randy Arozarena led the major leagues in times caught stealing, but also tied for third in most stolen bases.
2022: Mexican Citizenship
Randy Arozarena became a Mexican citizen in 2022.
2022: Anticipated Film Release Window
This period marked the initial expected release window for the film about Randy Arozarena's life, as announced in 2020.
May 21, 2023: World Baseball Classic All-Classic Team
Randy Arozarena was named to the World Baseball Classic All-Classic Team on May 21, 2023.
July 2023: Close Bond with Adolis Garc\u00eda Revealed
In July 2023, it was revealed that Randy Arozarena considers fellow Cuban outfielder Adolis Garc\u00eda, his former teammate in the Cardinals minor league system, to be like a brother. Garc\u00eda is also the godfather of Arozarena's daughter.
2023: Film Project Cancellation Confirmed
Randy Arozarena confirmed in 2023 that the planned film about his life, which was announced in 2020, had been abandoned.
2023: Participation in the World Baseball Classic
Randy Arozarena played for Team Mexico in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
2023: World Baseball Classic All-Tournament Team
Randy Arozarena represented Mexico in the World Baseball Classic in 2023, earning a spot on the all-tournament team.
2023: All-Star Game Selection and Home Run Derby Participation
Randy Arozarena was selected to his first MLB All-Star game in 2023. He also participated in the Home Run Derby that year.
July 25, 2024: Trade to the Seattle Mariners
Randy Arozarena was traded to the Seattle Mariners on July 25, 2024.