History of Scott Kingery in Timeline

Scott Kingery is a professional baseball utility player currently with the Los Angeles Angels. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2015 and played for them from 2018 to 2022. Kingery's versatility allows him to play multiple positions on the field. He was a highly regarded prospect known for his speed and potential offensive contributions.

Sections (2)

Full Timeline Career & Achievements

April 29, 1994: Scott Kingery's Birth

On April 29, 1994, Scott Michael Kingery was born. He would later become a professional baseball utility player.

Others born on this day/year

2006: Little League World Series Appearance

In 2006, Scott Kingery and his team, Ahwatukee Foothills Little League, appeared in the Little League World Series, reaching the semifinals.

2010: Domonic Brown's Debut

In 2010, Domonic Brown had a major league debut.

2011: Junior Season at Mountain Pointe High School

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 Receives Award

In 2012, Alex Mejia was the first Wildcat to receive the award.

2012: Freshman Year at Arizona Wildcats

In 2012, during his freshman year, Scott Kingery batted .261 in 30 starts, with 30 hits and 22 runs scored in 41 total appearances.

June 16, 2015: Signed with the Phillies

On June 16, 2015, Scott Kingery signed with the Philadelphia Phillies for a signing bonus of $1,259,600 and began his professional career with the Single-A Lakewood BlueClaws.

2015: Named Pac-12 Conference Baseball Player of the Year

During the 2015 college baseball season, Scott Kingery moved to second base and led the Pac-12 Conference in multiple categories, later being named the Pac-12 Conference Baseball Player of the Year and a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award.

2015: Signed with Philadelphia Phillies

In 2015, after being drafted, Scott Kingery signed with the Philadelphia Phillies and spent three seasons in their farm system.

2016: Offseason Weight Training

During the 2016-17 offseason, 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 was promoted to the Double-A Reading Fightin Phils. He also played for the Scottsdale Scorpions in the Arizona Fall League after the minor league season.

June 26, 2017: Promotion 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 made an appearance at the All-Star Futures Game while in the Phillies' farm system.

March 25, 2018: Signed Contract Extension and Added to Roster

On March 25, 2018, the Phillies signed Scott Kingery to a six-year, $24 million contract extension and added him 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

During his rookie season in 2018, Scott Kingery played primarily at shortstop and had a batting average of .226 with eight home runs.

2018: Offseason Training

During the 2018-19 offseason, Kingery trained to improve his plate discipline.

2018: Joined the Philadelphia Phillies

In 2018, Scott Kingery began playing with the Philadelphia Phillies.

2018: Major League Debut

In 2018, Scott Kingery signed a six-year contract extension with the Phillies and made his major league debut on opening day, transitioning into a utility player role.

2019: Offensive Improvements and Position Changes

In 2019, Scott Kingery showed better offensive numbers, batting .258 with 19 home runs, and played center field due to injuries and suspensions of other players.

2020: COVID-19 Impact and Utility Role

In 2020, Scott Kingery contracted COVID-19, impacting his performance, and he returned to a utility role due to injuries within the team, resulting in a .159 batting average.

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: Kingery Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

On July 18, 2021, the Phillies announced that Scott Kingery underwent shoulder surgery for a glenoid labrum injury and would miss the remainder of the 2021 season. During his time in the major leagues, Kingery went 1 for 19 with 12 strikeouts in 15 games.

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.

2022: Left the Philadelphia Phillies

In 2022, Scott Kingery concluded his time playing with the Philadelphia Phillies.

November 3, 2023: Phillies Decline Kingery's Option

On November 3, 2023, the Phillies declined Scott Kingery's option for the 2024 season. However, due to the length of his initial minor league contract he signed upon being drafted, Kingery remained with the organization.