History of Andrés Giménez in Timeline

Andrés Giménez is a Venezuelan professional baseball second baseman currently playing for the Toronto Blue Jays in Major League Baseball (MLB). He debuted in MLB in 2020 with the New York Mets and has also played for the Cleveland Guardians. Giménez is a talented player who has established himself in MLB.

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September 4, 1998: Andrés Giménez Born

On September 4, 1998, Andrés Alfonso Giménez Osorio was born. He is a Venezuelan professional baseball second baseman.

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July 2015: Signed with the New York Mets

In July 2015, Giménez signed with the New York Mets as an international free agent.

2016: Professional Debut

In 2016, Giménez made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Mets, batting .350 with three home runs and 38 RBIs.

2017: Rated Mets' Best Prospect

After the 2017 season, Baseball America rated Giménez as the Mets' best prospect.

2017: Played for the Columbia Fireflies

In 2017, Giménez played for the Columbia Fireflies, slashing .265/.346/.349 with four home runs and 31 RBIs in 92 games.

2018: Played for St. Lucie Mets and Binghamton Rumble Ponies

During the 2018 season, Giménez played for both the St. Lucie Mets and the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, batting .281 with six home runs and 46 RBIs.

2019: Added to Mets' 40-man Roster

Following the 2019 season, the Mets added Giménez to their 40-man roster.

2019: Returned to Binghamton

In 2019, Giménez returned to Binghamton, hitting .250 with nine home runs and 37 RBIs.

July 24, 2020: Major League Debut

On July 24, 2020, Giménez made his Major League debut for the Mets at Citi Field as a defensive replacement.

2020: MLB Debut with the Mets

In 2020, Andrés Giménez made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the New York Mets.

January 7, 2021: Traded to Cleveland Indians

On January 7, 2021, Giménez was traded to the Cleveland Indians along with Amed Rosario, Josh Wolf, and Isaiah Greene for Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco.

2022: Breakout Season with the Guardians

In 2022, Giménez had a breakout season with the Cleveland Guardians, batting .297 with 17 home runs and 69 RBI. He was elected to the All-Star Game, won a Gold Glove Award, and was selected for the second team on the All-MLB Team.

April 12, 2023: Relay Throw Injures Umpire

On April 12, 2023, a relay throw to home plate by Giménez struck the head of umpire Larry Vanover, who was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.