Travis d’Arnaud

Travis d’Arnaud was born on February 10, 1989, in Long Beach, California, and grew up following the example of his older brother, Chase. Joined later by their sister, Lindsey, the d’Arnaud family shared a deep love of sports and community. Travis attended Mark Twain Elementary School, Bancroft Middle School, and Lakewood High School, where his baseball path began to take shape. After helping Heartwell Park win a Pony League World Series at age 14 and contributing to a CIF Championship in 2006, he was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies with the 37th overall pick in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft.

From 2007 to 2013, Travis developed in the minor leagues with the Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays organizations. Along the way, he won a South Atlantic League championship in 2009 and, in 2011, helped capture an Eastern League championship while earning league Most Valuable Player honors. After being traded to the New York Mets in 2012, Travis made his Major League debut in 2013.

Travis played for the Mets through 2019 and was part of their 2015 World Series team. He later spent time with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays before joining the Atlanta Braves, where he continued to distinguish himself as one of the game’s respected catchers.

With Atlanta from 2020 to 2024, Travis earned a Silver Slugger Award, became a National League All-Star in 2022, and achieved the ultimate dream of winning a World Series championship. In 2025, he returned to Southern California to play for the Los Angeles Angels.

Across his career with six Major League franchises, Travis has been admired for his preparation, toughness, leadership behind the plate, and ability to guide pitching staffs. Off the field, he and Chase created Futures Training Center, a Long Beach baseball academy dedicated to developing young athletes and giving back to the community that shaped them.

Travis is married to Britney d’Arnaud, and together they have three children: Charlie, Leo, and Lincoln. His love for baseball began as a way to be close to Chase and grew into a lifelong passion for the game, his teammates, and the place he calls home.

Today, Travis is honored to return to his hometown roots and be inducted into the Los Angeles Sportswalk of Fame, a distinction made even more meaningful by sharing the stage with his brother, Chase.