History of Brooks Lee in Timeline

Brooks Lee is an American professional baseball shortstop currently playing for the Minnesota Twins in Major League Baseball (MLB).

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February 14, 2001: Brooks Lee Born

On February 14, 2001, Brooks Thomas Lee was born. He is now an American professional baseball shortstop for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB).

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2019: High School Senior Year and MLB Draft

In 2019, during his senior year of high school, Brooks Lee batted .405 with 13 doubles and 25 RBIs. He was considered a top prospect for the 2019 Major League Baseball draft but withdrew his name to attend California Polytechnic State University. He was still selected by the San Francisco Giants in the 35th round as a courtesy pick.

2020: Knee Surgery and Cancelled Season

During the first semester of Lee's freshman year, he hyperextended his knee and underwent surgery in 2020. He missed the beginning of the season due to recovery and only appeared in two games before the college baseball season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021: All-American and Big West Conference Awards

In 2021, Brooks Lee played in 55 games, slashing .342/.411/.626 with ten home runs and 57 RBIs. He was named an All-American and the Big West Conference Co-Field Player of the Year as well as the Big West Conference Co-Freshman Field Player of the Year. He was also a finalist for the Brooks Wallace Award.

2022: Big West Field Player of the Year and Brooks Wallace Award

In 2022, Brooks Lee batted .357/.462/.664 with 15 home runs and 55 RBIs over 58 games, earning him the Big West Field Player of the Year award for the second straight season. He was also awarded the Brooks Wallace Award.

2022: Drafted by the Minnesota Twins

In 2022, The Minnesota Twins selected Brooks Lee in the first round with the eighth overall selection of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the team for $5.6 million.

2023: Minor League Progression

In 2023, Brooks Lee played for the Wichita Wind Surge and was promoted to the St. Paul Saints. Over 125 games between the two teams, Lee slashed .275/.347/.461 with 16 home runs, 84 RBI, and 39 doubles.

July 3, 2024: MLB Debut

On July 3, 2024, Brooks Lee made his big league debut against the Detroit Tigers. In the fourth inning he recorded his first career MLB hit, a single off Keider Montero.