Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Drew Waters

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 23, 2025

How Drew Waters built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Andrew David Waters, known as Drew Waters, is an American professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Kansas City Royals in Major League Baseball (MLB). He began his MLB career in 2022. Waters is a rising talent in professional baseball, demonstrating his skills in the outfield for the Royals.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2017: Drafted by Atlanta Braves

In 2017, the Atlanta Braves selected Drew Waters in the second round of the Major League Baseball draft, with the 41st overall selection. He signed with the Braves for a $1.5 million signing bonus, forgoing his commitment to Georgia.

2018: Promotion to Florida Fire Frogs

In 2018, Drew Waters began the season with the Rome Braves and earned All-Star honors. On August 1st, he was promoted to the Florida Fire Frogs.

2019: Named Southern League MVP

In 2019, Drew Waters began with the Mississippi Braves and was named an All-Star. In August, he was promoted to the Gwinnett Stripers. He was named the Southern League Most Valuable Player that year.

November 18, 2021: Added to Braves 40-man Roster

On November 18, 2021, the Braves added Drew Waters to their 40-man roster.

July 11, 2022: Traded to Kansas City Royals

On July 11, 2022, the Atlanta Braves traded Drew Waters, CJ Alexander, and Andrew Hoffmann to the Kansas City Royals. The Royals then optioned Waters to the Omaha Storm Chasers.

August 22, 2022: Promoted to Major Leagues

On August 22, 2022, the Kansas City Royals promoted Drew Waters to the major leagues.

2022: MLB Debut

In 2022, Andrew Waters made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.

2022: Activated from Injured List

In 2022, Drew Waters began the season on the injured list for Gwinnett but was activated in early May.

2023: Played for the Royals

In 2023, Drew Waters played in 98 games for the Royals, hitting .229/.300/.378 with 8 home runs, 32 RBI, and 16 stolen bases.

2024: Optioned to Triple-A Omaha

Drew Waters was optioned to Triple-A Omaha to begin the 2024 season, but played 3 games in mid-June, then 4 games in July for the Royals.

2025: First Professional Cycle

In 2025, Drew Waters was optioned to Triple-A Omaha. While playing for the Storm Chasers, Waters hit his first professional cycle and was named International League Player of the Week for March 31 through April 6.