Gleyber Torres's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Gleyber Torres. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1936: Joe DiMaggio's Performance

In 1936, Joe DiMaggio had a performance that Gleyber Torres matched in 2019, becoming the fourth youngest Yankee to achieve four hits and three extra-base hits in a game since DiMaggio.

1937: Joe DiMaggio's Home Runs

In 1937, Joe DiMaggio hit 46 home runs, setting a high standard for young Yankees players. In 2019, Gleyber Torres joined DiMaggio as one of the few Yankees to hit 20 or more home runs in two different seasons before the age of 23.

1969: Youngest Yankee to Homer Since John Ellis

In 1969, John Ellis was the youngest Yankee to hit a home run, until Gleyber Torres accomplished the feat at 21 years old in 2018.

1997: Seattle Mariners Home Run Record

In 1997, the Seattle Mariners set a record for the most home runs in a single season, which was later surpassed by the New York Yankees in 2018 when Gleyber Torres played for the team.

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.

2018: Yankees Home Run Record

In 2018, Gleyber Torres contributed to the Yankees setting a new record with 265 home runs in a single season, surpassing the 1997 Seattle Mariners, and he finished third in the American League Rookie of the Year Award voting.

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.

2018: American League All-Star

In 2018, Torres was named to the American League All-Star team. He would again receive the honors in 2019.

2018: All-Star Selection and Injury

In 2018, after demonstrating a strong performance with a .294 batting average, 15 home runs, and 42 RBIs, Gleyber Torres was named to the All-Star Game; however, he was placed on the 10-day disabled list in July due to a right hip strain and did not participate in the game.

October 13, 2019: Youngest Second Baseman with Four RBIs

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

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.

2019: All-Star Selection

In 2019, Gleyber Torres was once again named an All-Star, solidifying his status as a prominent player in MLB.

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.