Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Kyle Farmer

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Kyle Farmer made an impact.

Kyle Farmer is a professional baseball infielder currently playing for the Colorado Rockies in MLB. He debuted in 2017 with the Los Angeles Dodgers and has also played for the Cincinnati Reds and Minnesota Twins. Farmer is known for his versatility in playing multiple infield positions.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2011: Collegiate Summer Baseball

In 2011, Kyle Farmer played collegiate summer baseball with the Bourne Braves of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2012: Drafted by the New York Yankees

In 2012, Kyle Farmer was originally drafted by the New York Yankees in the 35th round of the Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign with them.

2013: Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers

In 2013, Kyle Farmer was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 8th round (244th overall pick) of the Major League Baseball draft and signed a contract with the team.

2014: Pro Baseball Debut

In 2014, Kyle Farmer made his pro baseball debut with the rookie–level Ogden Raptors of the Pioneer League. He was then promoted to the Great Lakes Loons of the Midwest League later that year and subsequently to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes of the California League.

2015: All-Star and Futures Game Selection

In 2015, Kyle Farmer was selected for the mid-season All-Star team while with the Quakes, and then promoted to the Double-A Tulsa Drillers. He was also selected to represent the Dodgers organization at the All-Star Futures Game in 2015.

2016: All-Star Game Selection

In 2016, Kyle Farmer returned to Tulsa to start the season and was selected to the mid-season all-star game. After the season, the Dodgers added Farmer to their 40-man roster.

July 28, 2017: First MLB Call-Up

On July 28, 2017, Kyle Farmer was first called up to the big leagues.

2017: Promotion to Triple-A

During the 2017 season, Kyle Farmer was promoted to the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers.

2017: MLB Debut

In 2017, Kyle Farmer made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

December 21, 2018: Trade to the Cincinnati Reds

On December 21, 2018, Kyle Farmer was traded by the Dodgers to the Cincinnati Reds, along with Yasiel Puig, Alex Wood, Matt Kemp, and cash considerations, in exchange for Homer Bailey, Jeter Downs, and Josiah Gray.

2018: Dodgers Season

In 2018, Kyle Farmer appeared in 24 games in the field for the Dodgers, primarily at third base, with a stat line of .235/.312/.324 in 68 at bats.

2019: Reds Season

In 2019, Kyle Farmer hit .230 with 9 home runs and 27 RBIs in 97 games for the Cincinnati Reds.

December 2, 2020: Non-Tendered and Re-Signed by Reds

On December 2, 2020, Kyle Farmer was non-tendered by the Reds and subsequently re-signed on a one-year contract.

2021: First Full Season

In 2021, Kyle Farmer played in his first full season, hitting .263/.316/.416 with 16 home runs and 63 RBIs in 147 games for the Reds.

November 18, 2022: Trade to the Minnesota Twins

On November 18, 2022, Kyle Farmer was traded to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Casey Legumina.

2022: End of Hitless Streak and Position Change

During the early season of 2022, Kyle Farmer had a long hitless streak, ending it with a 3-run homerun against the Milwaukee Brewers on May 11. On August 5, he transitioned to starting third baseman, ending his streak of 192 consecutive starts at shortstop.