Jurickson Profar Bio
Jurickson Barthelomeus Profar (born February 20, 1993) is a Curaçaoan professional baseball outfielder for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Texas Rangers, Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres, and Colorado Rockies. He has played on the Netherlands national baseball team in international competition. Profar was born in Willemstad and has been involved in organized baseball from a young age, representing Curaçao at the Little League World Series in 2004 and 2005. In 2009, when he was 16 years old, Profar signed with the Rangers as an international free agent. He was called up to the major leagues in 2012 and received partial playing time in his first two seasons as a utility player. After suffering a shoulder injury, Profar missed two full seasons and did not rejoin the Rangers until mid-2016 when he filled an active roster vacancy. Texas continued to use Profar sparingly until 2018 when he played more than 100 games in a season for the first time in his career.
Early Life and Background
Jurickson Profar was born in Willemstad, Curaçao. He participated in both the 2004 and 2005 Little League World Series, helping the Pabao Little League team from Willemstad win the championship in 2004. In 2009, he signed with the Texas Rangers as an international free agent, marking the beginning of his professional career. Profar’s early exposure to baseball and his participation in international competitions laid the foundation for his future in the sport.
Path to Baseball
Profar signed with the Texas Rangers on July 2, 2009, after being pursued by multiple teams. The Rangers signed him as a shortstop, his preferred position, despite other teams wanting him as a pitcher. He spent his first professional season in 2010 playing for the Spokane Indians, where he batted .250 with four home runs and 23 runs batted in (RBI) in 63 games. Prior to the 2011 season, Profar was ranked by Baseball America as the Rangers’ second-best overall prospect. He played the 2011 season for the Hickory Crawdads, finishing with a batting average of .286 and being named the South Atlantic League’s most valuable player.
Jurickson Profar Career
Early Career (2012-2018)
Jurickson Profar made his MLB debut on August 31, 2012, when he was called up to the Texas Rangers. He became the first player born in 1993 to play in the majors and hit a home run in his first major league at-bat. In his first two seasons, he played a utility role, but his career was interrupted by a shoulder injury that sidelined him for the entire 2014 and 2015 seasons. He returned to the Rangers in 2016 and began to establish himself as a regular player, appearing in over 100 games for the first time in 2018.
Breakthrough (2019-2024)
In December 2018, Profar was traded to the Oakland Athletics, where he played primarily at second base. However, after struggling with his performance, he was traded to the San Diego Padres in December 2019. In San Diego, he transitioned to an outfield role and had a breakout season in 2022, setting career highs in plate appearances and hits. His performance earned him his first All-Star selection in 2024, along with a Silver Slugger Award.
Notable Works and Milestones
Profar’s signature work includes his All-Star season in 2024, where he achieved a career-high OPS of .839. He has also been recognized with the Silver Slugger Award in the same year, marking significant milestones in his career.
Jurickson Profar Award Nominations
Throughout his career, Jurickson Profar has received nominations for various awards, including his selection as an All-Star in 2024.
Jurickson Profar Awards Won
Jurickson Profar has won notable awards, including the Silver Slugger Award in 2024, recognizing his offensive excellence during the season.
Jurickson Profar Family
Jurickson Profar has two younger brothers, Juremi and Jurdrick, both of whom have pursued baseball careers. Juremi signed with the Texas Rangers in 2012 and currently plays for the Karachi Monarchs in Baseball United, while Jurdrick signed with the Chicago White Sox in January 2024.
Personal Life
Profar’s personal life includes the birth of his son in 2017. He remains connected to his roots in Curaçao, where he and his brothers have represented their country in various baseball competitions. In 2025, indie-folk artist Cousin Wolf released a song entitled “Jurickson Profar” as part of an album called “Nine Innings.”
