History of Drew Gilbert in Timeline

Andrew Christopher "Drew" Gilbert is an American professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the San Francisco Giants in Major League Baseball (MLB). Prior to his professional career, Gilbert played college baseball for the Tennessee Volunteers. He is a rising talent in the world of professional baseball.

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September 27, 2000: Andrew Gilbert's Birth

On September 27, 2000, Andrew Christopher Gilbert was born. He is an American professional baseball outfielder.

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2019: Named Minnesota Mr. Baseball

In 2019, as a senior, Andrew Gilbert was named the St. Paul Pioneer Press Baseball Player of the Year, the Star Tribune Metro Player of the Year, and Minnesota Mr. Baseball. He finished his senior year with impressive stats but did not sign with the Minnesota Twins after being drafted in the 35th round.

2020: Freshman Year at Tennessee

In 2020, during his freshman year at Tennessee, Andrew Gilbert pitched eight innings and made ten starts in the outfield before the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021: Named Most Outstanding Player

In 2021, Andrew Gilbert became Tennessee's starting center fielder and was named SEC Newcomer of the Week twice. He hit a walk-off grand slam versus the Wright State Raiders in the NCAA Division I baseball tournament and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Knoxville Regional.

2022: All SEC-First Team and Super Regional Ejection

In 2022, Andrew Gilbert was named to the All SEC-First Team. During Tennessee's first game of the Super Regional versus the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Gilbert was ejected and suspended for arguing a strike call.

2022: Drafted by the Houston Astros

In 2022, Andrew Gilbert was selected by the Houston Astros in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft.

August 1, 2023: Traded to the New York Mets

On August 1, 2023, Andrew Gilbert was traded to the New York Mets in exchange for Justin Verlander and was subsequently assigned to the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies.

2023: Promotion to Double-A and All-Star Futures Game Selection

In 2023, Andrew Gilbert was promoted to the Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks and selected to represent the Astros at the All-Star Futures Game.

2024: Time with Triple-A Syracuse Mets and Hamstring Injury

In 2024, Andrew Gilbert began the season with the Triple-A Syracuse Mets but missed time due to a hamstring injury.

July 30, 2025: Traded to the San Francisco Giants

On July 30, 2025, Andrew Gilbert was traded to the San Francisco Giants along with José Buttó and Blade Tidwell in exchange for pitcher Tyler Rogers.

August 8, 2025: MLB Debut with the Giants

On August 8, 2025, Andrew Gilbert's contract was selected by the Giants, and he was promoted to the major leagues, making his MLB debut that night at Oracle Park.

2025: Injured List and Rehab

Andrew Gilbert began the 2025 season on the injured list due to lingering hamstring issues and was activated in mid-April and rehabbed with St. Lucie, then was assigned to Syracuse.