History of Gleyber Torres in Timeline

Gleyber Torres is a Venezuelan professional baseball player, currently a second baseman for the Detroit Tigers in MLB. Previously with the New York Yankees, he debuted in MLB in 2018. Torres is a three-time All-Star, earning the honor in 2018, 2019 and 2025.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1936: Joe DiMaggio Record

In 1936, Joe DiMaggio set a record for the Yankees that Gleyber Torres approached in 2019.

1937: Joe DiMaggio Home Run Record

In 1937, Joe DiMaggio hit 46 home runs, a record Gleyber Torres approached in 2019.

1969: Youngest Yankee Home Run

In 1969, John Ellis was the youngest Yankee to hit a home run, a record broken by Gleyber Torres 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: Mariners Home Run Record

In 1997, the Seattle Mariners set the record for most home runs in a single season, a record broken by the Yankees in 2018, partially thanks to Torres.

2009: Yankees Reach World Series

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

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: 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.

2014: Met Elizabeth

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

2015: Season with South Bend Cubs and Myrtle Beach Pelicans

In 2015, Torres began the season with the South Bend Cubs and was promoted to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans 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, in exchange for Aroldis Chapman.

2016: Started season with Myrtle Beach

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

April 2017: Marriage to Elizabeth

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

2017: Season with Trenton Thunder and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, Tommy John Surgery

In 2017, Gleyber Torres started the season with the Trenton Thunder, was promoted to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, and had season-ending Tommy John surgery after tearing a ligament in his elbow.

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 with the New York Yankees against the Toronto Blue Jays.

2018: Yankees Home Run Record and AL Rookie of the Year Award Finalist

In 2018, Gleyber Torres helped the Yankees break the record for most home runs in a single season and was a finalist for the American League Rookie of the Year Award.

2018: American League All-Star

In 2018, Gleyber was announced as an American League All-Star for the second time in his career.

2018: All-Star Selection

In 2018, after batting .294 with 15 home runs, Gleyber Torres was selected to the 2018 All-Star Game, his first All-Star appearance.

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

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 in 1936.

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, Torres hit his second career grand slam against Eduardo Rodríguez of the Boston Red Sox.

October 13, 2019: Youngest Second Baseman with Four or More RBIs

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

2019: Finished 17th in 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, Torres' performance declined and he led all AL shortstops with nine errors.

2021: Return to Second Base

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

March 20, 2022: Birth of Son

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

2022: Kept at Second Base

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

2022: Season Performance

In 2022, 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 against the Philadelphia Phillies and was named a finalist for the Silver Slugger Award.

December 27, 2024: Signed with Detroit Tigers

On December 27, 2024, Gleyber Torres signed a one-year, $15 million contract with the Detroit Tigers.

July 2, 2025: All-Star Selection

On July 2, 2025, Gleyber Torres was voted in as the starting AL second baseman for the 2025 All-Star Game.

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