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 second baseman currently playing for the Detroit Tigers in MLB. He previously played for the New York Yankees, making his MLB debut in 2018. Torres has been selected as an All-Star three times in his career: 2018, 2019 and 2025.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2009: Yankees Reach World Series

In 2009, Gleyber Torres was a contributor for the Yankees who helped them reach their first World Series since 2009.

2013: Signed with Chicago Cubs

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

2014: Professional Debut

In 2014, Gleyber Torres made his professional debut with the Arizona Cubs of the Rookie-level Arizona League and was later promoted to the Boise Hawks of the Low-A Northwest League.

2015: Season with South Bend and Myrtle Beach Cubs

In 2015, Gleyber Torres began the season with the South Bend Cubs of the Single-A Midwest League and was promoted to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans of the High-A Carolina League in September.

July 25, 2016: Traded to the Yankees

On July 25, 2016, Gleyber Torres was traded by the Cubs along with Adam Warren, Billy McKinney, and Rashad Crawford to the Yankees for Aroldis Chapman.

2016: Started Season with Myrtle Beach

In 2016, Gleyber Torres started the season with Myrtle Beach.

2017: Injury and Tommy John Surgery

In 2017, Gleyber Torres started the season with the Trenton Thunder and was promoted to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. He sustained an injury in June, tearing the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, and was ruled out for the rest of the 2017 season after requiring Tommy John surgery.

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

On March 13, 2018, Gleyber Torres was optioned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to begin the year.

April 22, 2018: MLB Debut

On April 22, 2018, Gleyber Torres made his MLB debut as the second-baseman against the Toronto Blue Jays.

2018: MLB Debut and All-Star Selection

In 2018, Gleyber Torres made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the New York Yankees and was named an All-Star.

April 4, 2019: Four Hits Against Orioles

On April 4, 2019, Gleyber Torres became the fourth youngest Yankee with four hits and three extra base hits in a game since Joe DiMaggio did it in 1936. Torres went 4-for-4 with a double, two home runs and four RBIs against the Baltimore Orioles.

June 19, 2019: First Career Grand Slam

On June 19, 2019, Gleyber Torres hit his 39th career home run and his first career grand slam off Oliver Drake of the Tampa Bay Rays.

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.

October 13, 2019: Youngest Second Baseman with Four RBIs

On October 13, 2019, Gleyber Torres became the youngest second baseman in MLB history, and the third youngest overall to record at least four RBIs in a game.

2019: Season Stats and MVP Voting

Gleyber Torres ended the 2019 season with 38 home runs and a .535 slugging percentage. He finished 17th in MVP voting.

2020: Pandemic-Shortened Season

During the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Gleyber Torres had three home runs and 16 RBIs in 42 games. Defensively, he led all AL shortstops with nine errors.

2021: Moved Back to Second Base

In 2021, Gleyber Torres had nine home runs and 51 RBIs. After struggling at shortstop, the Yankees moved Torres back to second base in September.

2022: Kiner-Falefa Acquired, Torres at Second Base

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

2022: Season Stats

In 2022, Gleyber Torres batted .257 with 24 home runs and 76 RBIs.

2023: 100th Career Home Run

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