History of Reese McGuire in Timeline

Reese McGuire is a professional baseball catcher currently playing for the Chicago Cubs in MLB. Previously, he played for the Toronto Blue Jays, Chicago White Sox, and Boston Red Sox. His career consists of primarily being a catcher in Major League Baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

March 2, 1995: Reese McGuire Born

On March 2, 1995, Reese Jackson McGuire was born. He is an American professional baseball catcher.

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2008: Highest draft selection for a high school catcher since 2008

In 2013, Reese McGuire became the highest draft selection for a high school catcher since 2008.

2012: USA Baseball Player of the Year

In 2012, Reese McGuire was named the USA Baseball Player of the Year for his performance with the United States national under-18 baseball team and captured a gold medal with the team at the 2012 18U Baseball World Championship in Seoul.

2013: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates

In 2013, Reese McGuire was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first round of the MLB draft.

2014: South Atlantic League All-Star

In 2014, Reese McGuire was named a South Atlantic League All-Star, batting .277 with one home run and 19 RBI through the midway point of the season.

2015: Focus on Consistency

After the 2014 season, McGuire wanted to "come up with a consistent approach at the plate and stick with it" in 2015.

2015: FSL All-Star

In 2015, after hitting .259 to start the season, with 10 stolen bases and throwing out 14 opposing base stealers, McGuire was named an FSL All-Star in June.

August 1, 2016: Traded to the Toronto Blue Jays

On August 1, 2016, Reese McGuire, Harold Ramírez, and Francisco Liriano were traded from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Toronto Blue Jays.

2016: Invited to Spring Training

In 2016, Reese McGuire was one of 12 Pirates prospects invited to attend spring training with the team.

2016: Traded to the Blue Jays

In 2016, Reese McGuire was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays.

November 20, 2017: Added to Blue Jays 40-man Roster

On November 20, 2017, the Blue Jays added Reese McGuire to their 40-man roster, protecting him from the Rule 5 draft.

2017: Injury and Player of the Week

In 2017, Reese McGuire's season was limited to 45 games after suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee that required arthroscopic surgery to repair. However, shortly after his return, McGuire's home runs in three consecutive games earned him Eastern League Player of the Week honors for the week ending August 20.

September 6, 2018: MLB Debut

On September 6, 2018, Reese McGuire was promoted to the major leagues by the Blue Jays and made his MLB debut that night against the Cleveland Indians, hitting a double for his first career hit.

2018: MLB Debut

In 2018, Reese McGuire made his MLB debut for the Toronto Blue Jays.

2019: Joined the Blue Jays

In 2019, Reese McGuire joined the Blue Jays in late July after Luke Maile was injured, appearing in 30 games throughout the season and hitting .299 with an .872 OPS.

February 2020: Charged with Indecent Exposure

In February 2020, Reese McGuire was charged with a misdemeanor count of indecent exposure in Dunedin, Florida.

2020: Played for the Blue Jays

In 2020, Reese McGuire batted .073 with one home run and one RBI in 19 games for the Blue Jays.

April 1, 2021: Designated for Assignment

On April 1, 2021, Reese McGuire was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays.

2021: Brother Drafted

In 2021, Reese McGuire's younger brother, Shane, was taken in the MLB draft.

April 3, 2022: Traded to the Chicago White Sox

On April 3, 2022, Reese McGuire was traded by the Toronto Blue Jays to the Chicago White Sox.

August 1, 2022: Acquired by the Boston Red Sox

On August 1, 2022, Reese McGuire was acquired by the Boston Red Sox, along with Taylor Broadway, in exchange for Jake Diekman.

2022: Trades to the White Sox and Red Sox

During the 2022 season, Reese McGuire was traded from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Chicago White Sox and then traded from the White Sox to the Boston Red Sox.