History of Rob Refsnyder in Timeline

Robert Daniel Refsnyder, a Korean American professional baseball outfielder, currently plays for the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball (MLB). Known for his versatility and ability to play multiple positions, Refsnyder has had a journeyman career, playing for several teams including the Yankees, Blue Jays, Rays, Rangers, and Twins before joining the Red Sox. His strengths lie in his defensive flexibility and occasional offensive contributions, making him a valuable utility player for MLB teams. Throughout his career, he's shown the ability to adapt and contribute in various roles as needed.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

March 26, 1991: Robert Refsnyder Born

On March 26, 1991, Robert Daniel Refsnyder, also known as Kim Jung-tae, was born in South Korea.

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2010: All-Pacific-10 Honorable Mention

In the 2010 season, his freshman year, Rob Refsnyder batted .344 with two home runs in 57 games and was named an All-Pacific-10 Honorable Mention.

July 10, 2012: Professional Debut

On July 10, 2012, Rob Refsnyder made his professional debut with the Charleston RiverDogs of the Single-A South Atlantic League.

2012: Named CWS Most Outstanding Player

During the 2012 Wildcats season, Rob Refsnyder batted .364, leading the team with eight home runs and 66 RBIs, contributing significantly to the Wildcats' victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks at the 2012 College World Series, where he was subsequently named the CWS Most Outstanding Player.

2012: Met his future wife

In 2012, Rob Refsnyder met his wife, Monica (née Drake), while they were both students at the University of Arizona.

2012: Drafted by the Yankees

In 2012, Rob Refsnyder was selected by the New York Yankees in the fifth round of the MLB draft.

2012: College World Series Win

In 2012, Rob Refsnyder won the College World Series with the Arizona Wildcats and was named the CWS Most Outstanding Player.

2013: Promotion to Tampa Yankees

In 2013, after playing 13 games with the Charleston RiverDogs, Rob Refsnyder was promoted to the Tampa Yankees, where he batted .283 with six home runs and 51 RBIs in 117 games.

2014: Promotion to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders

In 2014, after a successful stint with the Trenton Thunder, Rob Refsnyder was promoted to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on June 10. He finished the season with a .300 average, eight home runs, and 33 RBI in 77 games for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

September 1, 2015: Called up to the Major Leagues

On September 1, 2015, Rob Refsnyder was called up to the major leagues by the Yankees as part of their September call-ups.

December 2015: Married Monica Drake

In December 2015, Rob Refsnyder married Monica Drake.

2015: MLB Debut with the Yankees

In 2015, Rob Refsnyder made his Major League Baseball debut with the New York Yankees.

2016: Played First Base for the Yankees

In 2016, after injuries to Mark Teixeira and Dustin Ackley, Rob Refsnyder began playing first base for the New York Yankees. He finished the 2016 season with a .250 average in 58 major league games.

July 23, 2017: Traded to the Blue Jays

On July 23, 2017, Rob Refsnyder was traded from the Yankees to the Toronto Blue Jays for Ryan McBroom.

November 20, 2017: Claimed by Cleveland Indians

On November 20, 2017, Rob Refsnyder was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Indians.

2017: Designated for Assignment by Yankees

In 2017, Rob Refsnyder was designated for assignment by the Yankees on July 19 to make room on their 40-man roster.

March 27, 2018: Traded to the Tampa Bay Rays

On March 27, 2018, Rob Refsnyder was traded from the Cleveland Indians to the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations.

November 20, 2018: Signed with the Diamondbacks

On November 20, 2018, Rob Refsnyder signed a minor-league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks for the 2019 season.

April 7, 2019: Traded to the Cincinnati Reds

On April 7, 2019, Rob Refsnyder was traded from the Diamondbacks to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.