Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Hunter Renfroe

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 23, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Hunter Renfroe made an impact.

Hunter Renfroe is a professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Kansas City Royals in MLB. Throughout his career, he has played for several other MLB teams, including the San Diego Padres, Tampa Bay Rays, Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Angels, and Cincinnati Reds.

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2010: Drafted by Red Sox (Did Not Sign)

In 2010, Renfroe was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 31st round of the MLB draft, but he did not sign.

2011: Played for Bethesda Big Train

From 2011, Renfroe played for the Bethesda Big Train of the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League.

2013: Drafted by the Padres

In 2013, Renfroe was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the first round of the MLB draft.

2013: Drafted by Padres and Professional Debut

In 2013, the San Diego Padres selected Renfroe in the first round of the MLB draft. He agreed to a $2.678 million signing bonus and began his professional career with the Eugene Emeralds.

2014: Promoted to San Antonio Missions

In 2014, Renfroe began the season with the Lake Elsinore Storm and was later promoted to the San Antonio Missions. He also played in the All-Star Futures Game and was assigned to the Arizona Fall League after the season.

2015: Promotion to El Paso Chihuahuas

In 2015, Renfroe began the season with San Antonio and received a promotion in August to the El Paso Chihuahuas.

2016: MLB Debut

In 2016, Renfroe made his Major League Baseball debut.

2016: Promotion to Major Leagues

In 2016, Renfroe won the Pacific Coast League Most Valuable Player Award and was promoted to the major leagues by the Padres on September 21. He made his first plate appearance that same night.

2017: Opening Day Roster and Option to El Paso

In 2017, Renfroe made the Padres' Opening Day roster as the starting right fielder. On August 19, Renfroe was optioned to El Paso and recalled to the majors on September 18.

2018: Padres Home Run Leader

In 2018, Renfroe led the Padres in home runs with 26.

December 6, 2019: Traded to Tampa Bay Rays

On December 6, 2019, Renfroe, Xavier Edwards, and a player to be named later were traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Tommy Pham and Jake Cronenworth.

March 2020: Esteban Quiroz named as PTBNL

In March 2020, Esteban Quiroz was named as the player to be named later in the December 6, 2019 trade.

November 20, 2020: Designated for Assignment

On November 20, 2020, Renfroe was designated for assignment by the Tampa Bay Rays.

November 25, 2020: Free Agent

On November 25, 2020, Renfroe became a free agent.

December 14, 2020: Signed with Boston Red Sox

On December 14, 2020, Renfroe signed a one-year, $3.1 million contract with the Boston Red Sox.

2020: Traded to the Rays

Before the 2020 season, Renfroe was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays.

December 1, 2021: Traded to Milwaukee Brewers

On December 1, 2021, the Red Sox traded Renfroe to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Jackie Bradley Jr., David Hamilton, and Alex Binelas.

2021: Signed with the Red Sox

Before the 2021 season, Renfroe signed with the Boston Red Sox.

November 22, 2022: Traded to Los Angeles Angels

On November 22, 2022, the Brewers traded Renfroe to the Los Angeles Angels for Janson Junk, Elvis Peguero, and Adam Seminaris.

2022: Traded to the Brewers

After the 2021 season, Renfroe was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers.

February 18, 2023: Won Salary Arbitration Case

On February 18, 2023, Renfroe won his salary arbitration case against the Los Angeles Angels, resulting in a salary of $11.9 million for the season.

August 31, 2023: Claimed by Cincinnati Reds

On August 31, 2023, Renfroe was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds.

December 15, 2023: Signed with Kansas City Royals

On December 15, 2023, Renfroe signed a one-year $5.5 million contract with the Kansas City Royals, including a $7.5 million player option for the 2025 season.