History of Vinnie Pasquantino in Timeline

Vinnie Pasquantino, nicknamed "Pasquatch," is a professional baseball player currently playing first base and designated hitter for the Kansas City Royals in MLB. He debuted in the major leagues in 2022 and is known for his offensive abilities.

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October 10, 1997: Vincent Pasquantino Born

On October 10, 1997, Vincent Joseph Pasquantino, later nicknamed "Pasquatch," was born. He would become a professional baseball player.

2016: Enrolled at Old Dominion University

In 2016, Vincent Pasquantino enrolled at Old Dominion University and began playing college baseball for the Old Dominion Monarchs.

2018: Played in Cape Cod Baseball League

In 2018, Vincent Pasquantino played collegiate summer baseball with the Hyannis Harbor Hawks of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2019: Professional Debut

In 2019, Vincent Pasquantino made his professional debut with the Rookie-level Burlington Royals, achieving a .294 batting average with 14 home runs and 53 RBIs in 57 games.

2019: Drafted by the Kansas City Royals

In 2019, after his junior season at Old Dominion, Vincent Pasquantino was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 11th round of the Major League Baseball draft.

2020: Season Cancelled

In 2020, Vincent Pasquantino did not play because the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021: Promoted to Double-A

In 2021, Vincent Pasquantino began the season with the Single-A Quad Cities River Bandits before being promoted to the Double-A Northwest Arkansas Naturals. He had a combined slash line of .300/.394/.563 with 24 home runs, 84 RBIs, and 37 doubles over 116 games.

July 1, 2022: First Major League Hit

On July 1, 2022, Vincent Pasquantino hit his first career major league home run off of Detroit Tigers starter Michael Pineda.

September 2022: Engagement Announced

In September 2022, Vincent Pasquantino and Ryann Harris announced their engagement. Harris attended Old Dominion University where she played soccer.

2022: MLB Debut

In 2022, Vincent Pasquantino made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut for the Kansas City Royals.

2022: Promotion to the Active Roster

In 2022, Vincent Pasquantino started the season with the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers and was later promoted to the Royals' active roster after Carlos Santana was traded on June 27.

June 14, 2023: Season-Ending Surgery Announced

On June 14, 2023, it was announced that Vincent Pasquantino would undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder.

December 2023: Marriage

In December 2023, Vincent Pasquantino and Ryann Harris got married.

2024: Ended Regular Season Due To Broken Thumb

During a game versus the Houston Astros on August 29, 2024, Vincent Pasquantino suffered a broken right thumb when Astros catcher Yainer Diaz ran into his outstretched hand, and underwent surgery which ended his regular season. He played in 131 regular season games in 2024, slashing a combined .262/.315/.446 with 19 home runs, and 97 RBIs.

June 5, 2025: Matched Career High Hits

On June 5, 2025, Vincent Pasquantino matched a career high with four hits in the first game of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals.

2025: Pasqwich introduced and sold at Pasquantino's

In 2025, the "Pasqwich," an Italian beef sandwich with bacon, hash brown patties, and provolone cheese on a brioche bun with a giardiniera aioli, was sold at "Pasquantino's," a themed food cart inside the stadium, continuing from the previous year.