Career Timeline of Ryan McMahon (baseball): Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 27, 2026

How Ryan McMahon (baseball) built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Ryan McMahon is an American professional baseball third baseman currently playing for the New York Yankees in MLB. Previously, he played for the Colorado Rockies. He made his major league debut in 2017. In 2024, McMahon's performance earned him a spot as an All-Star.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2013: Professional Debut

In 2013, Ryan McMahon signed with the Rockies and made his professional debut with the Grand Junction Rockies. During that year, he batted .321/.402/.583 with 11 home runs and 52 RBIs in 59 games.

2013: Drafted by the Rockies

In 2013, the Rockies selected Ryan McMahon in the second round of the Major League Baseball draft, with the 42nd overall selection.

2014: Playing for the Asheville Tourists

In 2014, Ryan McMahon played for the Asheville Tourists, posting a .282 batting average with 18 home runs, 102 RBIs, and 46 doubles in 126 games.

2015: Playing for the Modesto Nuts

In 2015, Ryan McMahon played with the Modesto Nuts, where he slashed .300/.372/.520 with 18 home runs, 75 RBIs, and 43 doubles in 132 games.

2016: Playing for the Hartford Yard Goats

In 2016, Ryan McMahon played with the Hartford Yard Goats, where he batted .242 with 12 home runs and 75 RBIs in 133 games.

August 11, 2017: Major League Promotion

On August 11, 2017, the Rockies promoted Ryan McMahon to the major leagues, primarily to play first base. He was later sent back down and recalled in September.

2017: Promotion to Albuquerque Isotopes

Ryan McMahon began 2017 back with Hartford and started playing second and first base to improve his versatility. In June of 2017, he was promoted to the Albuquerque Isotopes and he played in the All-Star Futures Game in July.

June 14, 2018: First Major League Home Run

On June 14, 2018, Ryan McMahon hit his first major league home run.

2019: Primary Second Baseman

In 2019, Ryan McMahon served as the Rockies' primary second baseman, also playing games at first and third base. During that year, he batted .250/.329/.450, and had the highest strikeout percentage in the National League (29.7%).

2020: 2020 Season Performance

During the shortened 2020 season, Ryan McMahon hit .215/.295/.419 with 9 home runs and 26 RBIs in 52 games.

April 6, 2021: Three Home Run Game

On April 6, 2021, Ryan McMahon hit three home runs, including two solo shots off of Luke Weaver and one off of Alex Young.

March 21, 2022: Contract Extension

On March 21, 2022, Ryan McMahon signed a six-year, $70 million contract extension with the Rockies, including an opt-out clause.

2023: 2023 Season Performance

In 2023, Ryan McMahon played in 133 games, batting .240/.322/.431 with 23 home runs and 70 RBI.

2024: All-Star Selection

In 2024, Ryan McMahon was selected as an All-Star for the first time. During the 2024 season, across 153 games, he had a batting average of .242, an on-base percentage of .325, a slugging percentage of .397, 20 home runs, and 65 RBIs.