History of Isaac Paredes in Timeline
Isaac Paredes is a Mexican professional baseball player currently with the Chicago Cubs. He started his Major League Baseball (MLB) career in 2020 with the Detroit Tigers and has also played for the Tampa Bay Rays.
February 18, 1999: Birth of Isaac Paredes
Isaac Edgardo Paredes Calderón was born on February 18, 1999. This event marks the birth of the future MLB player.
July 2015: Signing with the Chicago Cubs
Isaac Paredes signed with the Chicago Cubs as an international free agent in July 2015, marking the beginning of his professional baseball journey.
2016: Professional Debut
In 2016, Isaac Paredes made his professional debut, playing for the Arizona League Cubs. He showcased his skills, achieving a .305 batting average with one home run and 26 RBIs in 47 games.
July 31, 2017: Trade to the Detroit Tigers
On July 31, 2017, Isaac Paredes was traded by the Chicago Cubs to the Detroit Tigers along with Jeimer Candelario in exchange for Alex Avila and Justin Wilson. This trade marked a significant turning point in his career.
2017: Start with the South Bend Cubs
Isaac Paredes began his 2017 season with the South Bend Cubs, continuing his development within the Cubs organization.
2018: Time with Lakeland and Erie
During the 2018 season, Isaac Paredes split his time between the Lakeland Flying Tigers and the Erie SeaWolves. He showcased his talent by hitting .278 with 15 home runs and 70 RBIs in 123 games.
August 17, 2020: MLB Debut and First Hit
Isaac Paredes was called up to the majors by the Tigers on August 17, 2020, and made his debut that day. He recorded his first MLB hit, a two-RBI single, off Gio Gonzalez in his second at-bat.
2020: MLB Debut with the Detroit Tigers
In 2020, Isaac Paredes made his Major League Baseball debut with the Detroit Tigers.
2021: Recall to the Majors and Injury
Despite not making the Tigers' opening day roster in 2021, Paredes was recalled from Triple-A on June 8. However, his season was interrupted when he went on the injured list in July with a hip injury.
2021: Playing for Venados de Mazatlán and Mexico
Following the 2020 season, Isaac Paredes played for Venados de Mazatlán of the Mexican Pacific League (LMP), where he excelled with a .379 batting average in 42 games. He also represented Mexico in the 2021 Caribbean Series.
April 4, 2022: Trade to the Tampa Bay Rays
On April 4, 2022, the Detroit Tigers traded Isaac Paredes and a draft pick to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Austin Meadows. This trade brought Paredes to a new team and a new opportunity.
2023: Opening Day Starter and Walk-Off Hit
Isaac Paredes earned the starting third base role for the Rays on Opening Day in 2023. He had a memorable moment on May 7th when he hit a walk-off single against the New York Yankees.
2023: Representing Mexico in the World Baseball Classic
Isaac Paredes was selected to represent Mexico in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. He played a key role in the team's historic performance, which was their best ever in the tournament. He hit .375 with six RBIs, including a crucial home run against Puerto Rico.
July 28, 2024: Trade to the Chicago Cubs
On July 28, 2024, the Tampa Bay Rays traded Isaac Paredes to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Christopher Morel, Hunter Bigge, and Ty Johnson. This marked Paredes' return to the organization where he began his professional journey.
