History of Gleyber Torres in Timeline

Gleyber Torres is a Venezuelan professional baseball player, currently a second baseman for the Detroit Tigers in MLB. He previously played for the New York Yankees, making his major league debut in 2018. Torres quickly established himself as a key player, earning All-Star selections in 2018, 2019 and 2025. He is known for his offensive capabilities and defensive versatility.

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1936: Joe DiMaggio's Record

In 1936, Joe DiMaggio set a record that Gleyber Torres matched in 2019, becoming the fourth youngest Yankee to achieve the feat since DiMaggio.

1937: Joe DiMaggio's Home Run Season

In 1937, Joe DiMaggio hit 46 home runs, setting a high standard for young Yankees players. Gleyber Torres joined him in 2019 as the second Yankee to hit 30 or more home runs in a single season aged 22 or younger.

1969: Youngest Yankee to Homer Since John Ellis

In 1969, John Ellis had the distinction of being the youngest Yankee to hit a home run, a record that stood until Gleyber Torres broke it in 2018.

December 13, 1996: Gleyber Torres Born

On December 13, 1996, Gleyber David Torres Castro was born. He is a Venezuelan professional baseball second baseman.

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1997: Seattle Mariners' Home Run Record

In 1997, the Seattle Mariners set the record for most home runs in a single season, a record that was later surpassed by the Yankees in 2018.

2009: Yankees' World Series Appearance

In 2009, Gleyber Torres helped the Yankees reach their first World Series since 2009. The Yankees lost the World Series 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 for a $1.7 million signing bonus.

2014: Met Elizabeth in Caracas

In 2014, Gleyber Torres met his long-time girlfriend Elizabeth in his hometown of Caracas.

2014: Professional Debut

In 2014, 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, 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 from the Cubs to the Yankees along with Adam Warren, Billy McKinney, and Rashad Crawford for Aroldis Chapman.

2016: Started Season with Myrtle Beach

In 2016, Torres started the season with Myrtle Beach.

April 2017: Marriage to Elizabeth

In April 2017, Gleyber Torres married his long-time girlfriend Elizabeth.

2017: Injury and Tommy John Surgery

In 2017, Gleyber Torres suffered rotator cuff inflammation and later tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, requiring Tommy John surgery, which ruled him out for the rest of the season.

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: All-Star Selection

Gleyber Torres was an American League All-Star in 2018.

2018: MLB Debut and All-Star Selection

In 2018, Torres made his MLB debut with the New York Yankees and was also named an All-Star for the first time that year.

2018: Yankees' Home Run Record

In 2018, Torres was part of the Yankees team that hit 265 home runs, surpassing the 1997 Seattle Mariners for the most home runs in a single season. He also finished third in balloting for the American League Rookie of the Year Award.

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

On April 4, 2019, Gleyber Torres became the fourth youngest Yankee since Joe DiMaggio in 1936 to record four hits and three extra base hits in a game. He 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, finishing 17th in MVP voting.

2019: All-Star Selection

In 2019, Torres was named an All-Star for the second time.

2020: Pandemic-Shortened Season

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

2021: Season Performance and Position Change

In 2021, Gleyber Torres had a batting average of .259 with nine home runs and 51 RBIs. After struggling at shortstop, he was moved back to second base in September.

March 20, 2022: Birth of First Child

On March 20, 2022, Gleyber Torres and his wife Elizabeth welcomed their first child, a son.

2022: Kiner-Falefa Acquisition

Before the 2022 season, the Yankees acquired Isiah Kiner-Falefa to play shortstop, resulting in Torres remaining at second base.

2022: Season Stats

In 2022, Torres had a batting average of .257 with 24 home runs and 76 RBIs.

2023: Contract and 100th Career Home Run

In 2023, Gleyber Torres agreed to a one-year contract for $9.95 million and hit his 100th career home run. He finished the season with a .273 batting average, 25 home runs, 68 RBIs, and 13 stolen bases and was named a finalist for the Silver Slugger Award.