Kris Bryant
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| Name | Kris Bryant |
| Caption | Bryant with the Chicago Cubs in 2016 |
| Position | Third baseman / Outfielder |
| Birth date | 4 January 1992 |
| Birth place | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Debutdate | April 17 |
| Debutyear | 2015 |
| Debutteam | Chicago Cubs |
| Statyear | 2024 season |
| Stat1label | Batting average |
| Stat1value | .276 |
| Stat2label | Home runs |
| Stat2value | 182 |
| Stat3label | Runs batted in |
| Stat3value | 527 |
| Teams | Chicago Cubs (2015–2021), San Francisco Giants (2021), Colorado Rockies (2022–present) |
| Highlights | * All-Star (2015, 2016, 2019) * World Series champion (2016) * NL MVP (2016) * NL Rookie of the Year (2015) * Silver Slugger Award (2016) * Dick Howser Trophy (2013) * Golden Spikes Award (2013) |
Kris Bryant is an American professional baseball third baseman and outfielder for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2015 with the Chicago Cubs, where he quickly became a cornerstone player, winning the National League Rookie of the Year Award and helping lead the franchise to a historic 2016 World Series championship. A three-time All-Star, Bryant's career accolades also include the 2016 National League Most Valuable Player Award and a Silver Slugger Award.
Early life and amateur career
Born in Las Vegas, Nevada, he attended Bonanza High School where he excelled in baseball. He continued his development at the University of San Diego, playing for the Toreros under coach Rich Hill. In 2013, he had a phenomenal collegiate season, leading NCAA Division I in home runs and earning the prestigious Dick Howser Trophy and the Golden Spikes Award as the nation's top amateur player. His performance at the 2013 College World Series further solidified his status as a top prospect for the upcoming MLB draft.
Professional career
He was selected second overall by the Chicago Cubs in the 2013 MLB draft and signed by executive Theo Epstein. He rapidly ascended through the minor leagues, being named the USA Today Minor League Player of the Year in 2014. After his debut in April 2015, he immediately impacted the National League Central, winning the National League Rookie of the Year Award unanimously. The following season, he was instrumental in the Cubs breaking the Curse of the Billy Goat, defeating the Cleveland Indians in the 2016 World Series. He was named the NL MVP that year. After parts of seven seasons with the Cubs, he was traded to the San Francisco Giants at the 2021 MLB trade deadline. In March 2022, he signed a lucrative seven-year contract with the Colorado Rockies.
Awards and achievements
His trophy case includes some of baseball's highest honors. He captured the 2016 National League Most Valuable Player Award after also receiving the National League Rookie of the Year Award in 2015. He has been selected to the All-Star Game three times (2015, 2016, 2019) and won a Silver Slugger Award in 2016. His collegiate dominance was recognized with the 2013 Golden Spikes Award and Dick Howser Trophy. As a team leader for the Chicago Cubs, he played a pivotal role in securing the franchise's first World Series title in over a century during the 2016 World Series.
Personal life
He married his longtime girlfriend, Jessica Delp, in January 2017. The couple has two children and resides in Las Vegas during the offseason. He is known for his philanthropic efforts, notably through his "Bryant Family Foundation," which supports children and families in need. His father, Mike Bryant, was a minor league player in the Boston Red Sox organization and served as his primary hitting coach during his youth.
See also
* List of Major League Baseball career home run leaders * List of Major League Baseball player–owner pairs * List of Golden Spikes Award winners * 2016 Chicago Cubs season
Category:1992 births Category:Living people Category:Baseball players from Las Vegas Category:Chicago Cubs players Category:Colorado Rockies players Category:Major League Baseball third basemen Category:National League Most Valuable Player Award winners Category:National League Rookie of the Year Award winners Category:San Diego Toreros baseball players