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). He honed his skills playing college baseball for the Tennessee Volunteers before turning professional. His career is focused on professional baseball as an outfielder in MLB.

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1991: High School State Championship

In 1991, Stillwater Area High School won their first state championship since 1991.

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 Player of the Year

In 2019, 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 was also drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 35th round of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign.

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: College Baseball Tournament

In 2021, Andrew Gilbert became Tennessee's starting center fielder. He hit an ultimate grand slam versus the Wright State Raiders in the first round of the 2021 NCAA Division I baseball tournament and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Knoxville Regional.

2022: All SEC-First Team

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 subsequently suspended one game.

2022: Drafted by Houston Astros

In 2022, the Houston Astros selected Andrew Gilbert in the first round, with the 28th overall selection, in the 2022 Major League Baseball draft.

August 1, 2023: Traded to the New York Mets

On August 1, 2023, Andrew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford were traded to the New York Mets in exchange for pitcher Justin Verlander.

2023: All-Star Futures Game Selection

In 2023, Andrew Gilbert was selected to represent the Astros at the 2023 All-Star Futures Game.

2024: Hamstring Injury

During the 2024 season, Andrew Gilbert missed time due to a hamstring injury, and spent time rehabbing with the Florida Complex League Mets and St. Lucie Mets.

July 30, 2025: Traded to the San Francisco Giants

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

2025: Injured List and Rehab

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