History of Scott Kingery in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 14, 2026

Scott Kingery is a professional baseball utility player currently with the Chicago Cubs. Drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2015, he played for them from 2018 to 2022 before joining the Los Angeles Angels and then the Cubs. Kingery's career has been primarily in MLB, showcasing his versatility as a utility player.

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April 29, 1994: Scott Kingery Born

On April 29, 1994, Scott Michael Kingery was born. He is an American professional baseball utility player.

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2006: Little League World Series

In 2006, Scott Kingery's baseball career began with a trip to the Little League World Series.

2010: Domonic Brown's Debut

In 2010, Domonic Brown had more than one hit in his major league debut.

2011: High School Baseball Season

During the 2011 high school baseball season as a junior, Scott Kingery batted .495 with 10 home runs and 39 runs batted in (RBIs).

2012: Alex Mejia wins Pac-12 Player of the Year

In 2012, Alex Mejia wins Pac-12 Player of the Year.

2012: Freshman Year at Arizona Wildcats

In 2012, during his freshman year, Scott Kingery batted .261 in 30 starts for the Arizona Wildcats.

June 16, 2015: Signed with Philadelphia Phillies

On June 16, 2015, Scott Kingery signed with the Philadelphia Phillies for a signing bonus of $1,259,600.

2015: Pac-12 Conference Player of the Year

During the 2015 college baseball season, Scott Kingery was named the Pac-12 Conference Baseball Player of the Year as a junior. He also moved from the outfield to second base that year.

2015: Signed with Philadelphia

In 2015, Scott Kingery signed with the Philadelphia Phillies and spent the next three seasons rising through their farm system.

2015: Named Pac-12 Player of the Year

In 2015, Scott Kingery switched to second base as a junior and was named the Pac-12 Conference Baseball Player of the Year. He was also a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award that year.

2016: Offseason Weight Training and Swing Improvement

During the 2016-17 offseason, Scott Kingery worked on weight training and improving his swing.

2016: Minor League Baseball Season

In 2016, Scott Kingery played for the High-A Clearwater Threshers and received midseason and post-season Florida State League All-Star honors. He was later promoted to the Double-A Reading Fightin Phils and played in the Arizona Fall League.

June 26, 2017: Promoted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs

On June 26, 2017, Scott Kingery was promoted to the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs.

2017: All-Star Futures Game Appearance

In 2017, Scott Kingery appeared at the All-Star Futures Game while in the Phillies' farm system.

March 25, 2018: Signed Contract Extension with Phillies

On March 25, 2018, Scott Kingery signed a six-year, $24 million contract extension with the Philadelphia Phillies and was added to their opening day roster.

April 9, 2018: First Major League Home Run

On April 9, 2018, Scott Kingery recorded his first major league home run as part of the Phillies' 6–5 win.

2018: Rookie Season and Utility Role

During his 2018 rookie season, Scott Kingery played primarily at shortstop but also filled a utility role. On August 16, 2018, he pitched in a game against the New York Mets.

2018: Offseason Training

During the 2018-19 offseason, Scott Kingery trained with his longtime exercise partner and private hitting coach to improve his plate discipline.

2018: Signed Contract Extension and MLB Debut

Just before the 2018 season, the Phillies signed Scott Kingery to a six-year contract extension. He made his major league debut on opening day, playing as a utility player.

2019: Improved Offensive Numbers

In 2019, Scott Kingery had improved offensive numbers, batting .258 with 19 home runs. He also shifted to center field due to injuries and suspensions of other players.

2020: COVID-19 and Impact on Season

In 2020, Scott Kingery contracted the COVID-19 virus, which, along with injuries, impacted his performance during the pandemic-shortened MLB season. His batting average fell to .159.

2020: Career Affected by COVID-19

In 2020, Scott Kingery's career suffered due to the lingering effects of the COVID-19 virus.

June 7, 2021: Designated for Assignment

On June 7, 2021, Scott Kingery was designated for assignment and outrighted to the minor leagues.

July 18, 2021: Shoulder Surgery

On July 18, 2021, it was announced that Scott Kingery underwent shoulder surgery for a glenoid labrum injury. The injury would cause him to miss the remainder of the 2021 season.

June 7, 2022: Kingery Selected to 40-Man Roster

On June 7, 2022, Scott Kingery was selected to the 40-man and active rosters after Johan Camargo was placed on the injured list.

November 3, 2023: Phillies Decline Kingery's Option

On November 3, 2023, the Phillies declined Scott Kingery's option for the 2024 season, though he remained with the organization due to his initial minor league contract.