Career Timeline of Carlos Cortes: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Carlos Cortes built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Carlos Andres Cortes is an American professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Athletics in Major League Baseball (MLB). He began his MLB career in 2025.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2016: Drafted by the New York Mets

In 2016, Carlos Cortes was drafted by the New York Mets in the 20th round of the Major League Baseball draft, but he did not sign with the team.

2017: Attended University of South Carolina and Played in Cape Cod Baseball League

In 2017, Carlos Cortes attended the University of South Carolina for two seasons and played college baseball for the Gamecocks and also played collegiate summer baseball in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox.

June 25, 2018: Drafted by Mets and Signed

On June 25, 2018, Carlos Cortes was drafted by the Mets in the third round, with the 83rd overall selection, of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft; he signed with them for a reported $1 million signing bonus.

2018: Sophomore Season at South Carolina

In 2018, during his sophomore season with the Gamecocks, Carlos Cortes achieved a .265 batting average, hitting 15 home runs and securing 44 RBIs. He was also ranked as the 177th best prospect by Baseball America in the lead-up to the upcoming draft.

2019: Season with St. Lucie Mets

In 2019, Carlos Cortes played with the High-A St. Lucie Mets, making 127 appearances and achieving a .255/.336/.397 slash line with 11 home runs, 68 RBIs, and 26 doubles.

2020: Season Cancelled and Played in Australian Baseball League

In 2020, Carlos Cortes did not play in a game due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, he played in the Australian Baseball League for the Sydney Blue Sox that winter.

2021: Season with Binghamton Rumble Ponies

In 2021, Carlos Cortes played with the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies, batting .257/.332/.487 with 14 home runs and 57 RBIs over 79 games.

2022: Season with Binghamton and Syracuse Mets

In 2022, Carlos Cortes split the season between the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies and the Triple-A Syracuse Mets, making 123 appearances and achieving a .223/.295/.369 slash line with 12 home runs and 55 RBIs.