Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Gleyber Torres

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Gleyber Torres made an impact.

Gleyber Torres is a Venezuelan professional baseball player, currently a second baseman for the Detroit Tigers. He previously played for the New York Yankees, making his MLB debut in 2018. Torres was recognized as an All-Star in both 2018 and 2019, marking a strong start to his major league career before joining the Tigers.

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2009: Yankees World Series Appearance

Gleyber Torres contributed to the Yankees reaching their first World Series since 2009. They lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Torres became a free agent.

2013: Signed with Chicago Cubs

In 2013, Torres signed with the Chicago Cubs as an international free agent, receiving a $1.7 million signing bonus.

2014: Professional Debut

In 2014, Torres made his professional debut with the Arizona Cubs and was later promoted to the Boise Hawks, achieving a combined batting average of .297 in 50 games.

2015: Progression through Cubs' Minor League System

In 2015, Gleyber Torres began the season with the South Bend Cubs and was later promoted to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, collectively batting .287 with three home runs and 64 RBIs over 126 games.

July 25, 2016: Trade to the Yankees

On July 25, 2016, Gleyber Torres, along with Adam Warren, Billy McKinney, and Rashad Crawford, was traded from the Chicago Cubs to the New York Yankees in exchange for Aroldis Chapman.

2016: Started Season with Myrtle Beach

In 2016, Gleyber Torres began the season with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, marking the continuation of his minor league career.

March 13, 2018: Optioned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre

On March 13, 2018, Gleyber Torres was optioned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to start the season, despite competing for a spot on the Yankees' opening day roster during spring training.

April 22, 2018: MLB Debut

On April 22, 2018, Gleyber Torres made his Major League Baseball debut with the New York Yankees as a second baseman against the Toronto Blue Jays.

2018: MLB Debut and All-Star Selection

In 2018, Gleyber Torres made his MLB debut with the New York Yankees and was selected as an All-Star, marking a significant milestone in his career.

April 4, 2019: Four Hits and Three Extra Base Hits

On April 4, 2019, Gleyber Torres had four hits and three extra-base hits against the Baltimore Orioles, marking him as the fourth youngest Yankee to achieve this since Joe DiMaggio in 1936.

June 19, 2019: First Career Grand Slam

On June 19, 2019, Gleyber Torres hit his first career grand slam off Oliver Drake of the Tampa Bay Rays, marking a significant achievement in his career.

August 2, 2019: Second Career Grand Slam

On August 2, 2019, Gleyber Torres hit his second career grand slam against Eduardo Rodríguez of the Boston Red Sox.

2019: Season Performance and MVP Voting

In 2019, Gleyber Torres concluded the season with 38 home runs and a .535 slugging percentage, finishing 17th in MVP voting.

2020: Performance in Shortened Season

During the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Torres had a slash line of .243/.356/.368 with three home runs and 16 RBIs in 42 games. He also led all AL shortstops with nine errors on defense.

2021: Move to Second Base

In 2021, Gleyber Torres batted .259/.331/.366 with nine home runs and 51 RBIs. After struggling at shortstop, the Yankees moved Torres back to second base in September.

2022: Staying at Second Base

Before the 2022 season, the Yankees acquired Isiah Kiner-Falefa to play shortstop, which meant Gleyber Torres remained at second base.

2022: 2022 Season Stats

In 2022, Gleyber Torres had a batting average of .257/.310/.451 with 24 home runs and 76 RBIs in 526 at-bats.

2023: 100th Career Home Run

In 2023, Gleyber Torres hit his 100th career home run on April 3rd against the Philadelphia Phillies. For the 2023 season, Torres had a .273 batting average, 25 home runs, 68 RBIs, and 13 stolen bases and was named a finalist for the Silver Slugger Award.