Stephen Vogt's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Stephen Vogt.

Stephen Vogt is an American professional baseball manager and former catcher, currently managing the Cleveland Guardians. As a player, he spent 10 seasons in MLB, playing for several teams, including the Tampa Bay Rays, Oakland Athletics, and Atlanta Braves. Vogt was a two-time MLB All-Star with the Athletics in 2015 and 2016. He was drafted by Tampa Bay in 2007 and transitioned from player to manager after his playing career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1962: School Record

In 1962, Jim Phillips set a school record that Stephen Vogt was one point short of matching in his senior year.

2003: Named MVP and Graduates

In 2003, Stephen Vogt was named the East Sierra League Most Valuable Player and graduated from Central Valley Christian Schools.

May 2005: Conference Player of the Year

In May 2005, Stephen Vogt was named the Golden State Athletic Conference Player of the Year.

2010: Longest Hitless Streak

In 2010, Stephen Vogt had the longest hitless streak to start a career by a non-pitcher since Chris Carter went 0 for 33 with the A's.

2010: Player of the Month and Award Winner

In 2010, Stephen Vogt was named Player of the Month for the Rays organization after a strong May and won the Rays' Erik Walker Community Champion Award, with a career-high .345 batting average.

2011: Minor League Player of the Year

In 2011, Stephen Vogt was named the Tampa Bay Rays' Minor League Player of the Year.

2013: AL Division Series

In 2013, Stephen Vogt started all three games of the American League Division Series and hit a game-winning single in Game 2.

2014: Career High in RBIs

In 2014, Stephen Vogt reached a new career-high in RBIs, when he drove in all three runs in a 3–0 win against the New York Yankees, bringing his career total to 38.

2015: MLB All-Star

In 2015, Stephen Vogt was an MLB All-Star with the Oakland Athletics.

2015: First All-Star Appearance

In 2015, Stephen Vogt was selected for the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, marking his first appearance. He later gifted his framed jersey from the game to Azusa Pacific University.

2015: Won Esurance MLB Award

In 2015, Stephen Vogt won an Esurance MLB Award for Best Interview, for an interview he delivered as Matt Foley, showcasing his comedic talents.

2015: Season Achievements and Recognition

In 2015, Vogt had a strong season with career-highs in home runs and RBIs, earning him the Dave Stewart Community Service Award and the Catfish Hunter Award. He also faced mental challenges due to the team's struggles.

November 2016: Received Threads of Hope Award

In November 2016, Stephen Vogt received a 2016 Threads of Hope Award from Diablo Magazine for his work with the School of Imagination, recognizing his charitable contributions in the East Bay.

2016: Career-High Games and Award Recognition

In 2016, Stephen Vogt matched his career-high single-game RBI and achieved a career-high in games played, also winning the Catfish Hunter Award for the third consecutive year and the Dave Stewart Community Service Award for the second year.

2016: Recovering from Elbow Surgery and Strong Performances

In 2016, Stephen Vogt underwent elbow surgery and gradually returned to form, showcasing strong batting performances and consistent hits throughout the season.

2016: MLB All-Star

In 2016, Stephen Vogt was an MLB All-Star with the Oakland Athletics for the second consecutive year.

2016: Second Consecutive All-Star Selection

In 2016, Stephen Vogt was selected for his second consecutive Major League Baseball All-Star Game appearance, being the sole representative from the Oakland Athletics.

2017: Performance and Injury with the Brewers

In 2017, Vogt played for the Brewers, achieving his highest batting average since 2015 but also suffering a knee injury that sidelined him for a month.

March 2019: Voted Funniest Teammate on the San Francisco Giants

In March 2019, Stephen Vogt was voted one of the funniest teammates on the San Francisco Giants in a poll of players, showcasing his well-known sense of humor.

September 21, 2024: Won American League Central Division Title

On September 21, 2024, the Cleveland Guardians won the American League Central Division title, marking their 12th division title in team history and Vogt’s first as a professional manager, a significant achievement in his managerial career.