History of Eugenio Suárez in Timeline

Eugenio Suárez is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder currently playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks in MLB. He previously played for the Detroit Tigers (making his MLB debut in 2014), Cincinnati Reds, and Seattle Mariners. Suárez signed with the Tigers as an amateur free agent in 2008.

Sections (2)

Full Timeline Career & Achievements

July 18, 1991: Eugenio Suárez Born

On July 18, 1991, Eugenio Alejandro Suárez was born. He is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder.

Others born on this day/year

October 9, 2008: Signed with Detroit Tigers

On October 9, 2008, Eugenio Suárez signed with the Detroit Tigers as an amateur free agent.

2008: Signed with the Detroit Tigers

In 2008, Eugenio Suárez signed with the Detroit Tigers as an amateur free agent.

2009: Played for Venezuelan Summer League Tigers

In 2009, Eugenio Suárez played for the Venezuelan Summer League Tigers.

2010: Played for Venezuelan Summer League Tigers

In 2010, Eugenio Suárez played for the Venezuelan Summer League Tigers.

2011: Played for Gulf Coast and Connecticut Tigers

In 2011, Eugenio Suárez played for the Gulf Coast Tigers of the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League and the Connecticut Tigers of the Class A-Short Season New York–Penn League.

2012: Played for West Michigan Whitecaps

In 2012, Eugenio Suárez played for the West Michigan Whitecaps of the Class A Midwest League, achieving a .288 batting average and 21 stolen bases in 135 games.

November 20, 2013: Added to Tigers' 40-man roster

On November 20, 2013, Eugenio Suárez was added to the Detroit Tigers' 40-man roster.

December 11, 2014: Traded to Cincinnati Reds

On December 11, 2014, Eugenio Suárez was traded by the Detroit Tigers, along with minor league pitcher Jonathon Crawford, to the Cincinnati Reds for starting pitcher Alfredo Simón.

2014: Traded to the Reds

Following the 2014 season, Eugenio Suárez was traded to the Cincinnati Reds.

2014: MLB Rookie Season

In 2014, Eugenio Suárez began the season with Erie, was promoted to Toledo in May, and made his MLB debut with Detroit on June 4. He recorded his first hit, a solo home run, on June 7. He finished the season with a .242 batting average, 4 home runs, and 23 RBIs in 85 games.

2014: MLB Debut with the Tigers

In 2014, Eugenio Suárez made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Detroit Tigers.

June 11, 2015: Became Reds' Starting Shortstop

On June 11, 2015, Eugenio Suárez became the Cincinnati Reds' regular starting shortstop after Zack Cozart's season-ending injury.

2015: Statcast Era Start

In 2015, Eugenio Suárez entered the Statcast Era.

2016: 2016 Season Performance

In 2016, Eugenio Suárez hit 21 home runs and drove in 70 runs while batting .248. He also led the major leagues in errors, with 23.

2017: 2017 Season Performance

In 2017, Eugenio Suárez hit 26 home runs and drove in 82 runs while batting .260.

March 16, 2018: Signed Contract with Reds

On March 16, 2018, Eugenio Suárez signed a seven-year $66 million contract with the Cincinnati Reds.

September 10, 2018: Selected for MLB All-Stars at 2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series

On September 10, 2018, Eugenio Suárez was selected for the MLB All-Stars at the 2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series.

October 2019: Awarded Luis Aparicio Award

In October 2019, Eugenio Suárez was awarded the Luis Aparicio Award for best individual performance by a Venezuelan player in MLB.

January 28, 2020: Underwent Shoulder Surgery

On January 28, 2020, it was revealed that Eugenio Suárez underwent right shoulder surgery to remove torn, loose cartilage, an injury that occurred during a swimming pool mishap at his residence in Pinecrest, Florida.

March 14, 2022: Traded to Seattle Mariners

On March 14, 2022, Eugenio Suárez was traded by the Cincinnati Reds, along with Jesse Winker, to the Seattle Mariners.

April 2022: Home Run Record

In April 2022, Christian Walker blasted a 467-foot shot, marking the farthest hit ball by a Diamondbacks player since.

November 22, 2023: Traded to Arizona Diamondbacks

On November 22, 2023, Eugenio Suárez was traded by the Seattle Mariners to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

March 31, 2025: Named National League Player of the Week

On March 31, 2025, Eugenio Suárez was named the National League Player of the Week after a strong start to the season with four home runs and seven RBI.