Career Timeline of Kyle Tucker: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Kyle Tucker built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Kyle Daniel Tucker, nicknamed King Tuck, is a professional baseball right fielder currently playing for the Chicago Cubs in Major League Baseball (MLB). Before joining the Cubs, he played for the Houston Astros. Tucker is an American professional athlete in MLB.

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2015: Drafted by the Astros

In 2015, Kyle Tucker was selected by the Houston Astros with the fifth pick in the first round of the MLB draft.

2016: Minor League Play

In 2016, Kyle Tucker began the season with the Quad Cities River Bandits and was promoted to the Lancaster JetHawks. He ended the year with a .285 batting average, 32 stolen bases and 9 home runs.

2017: All-Star Futures Game

In 2017, Kyle Tucker started the season with the Buies Creek Astros and was promoted to the Corpus Christi Hooks in May. He appeared in the 2017 All-Star Futures Game and finished the season with a combined .274 batting average, 25 home runs and 90 RBI.

July 7, 2018: Major League Debut and First Hit

On July 7, 2018, Kyle Tucker made his major league debut versus the Chicago White Sox, collecting his first major league hit and RBI.

2018: Promotion to Major Leagues

In 2018, after batting .306 in 80 games with the Fresno Grizzlies, Kyle Tucker was promoted to the major leagues by the Houston Astros on July 7.

2018: MLB Debut

Kyle Tucker made his MLB debut in 2018 with the Houston Astros.

September 2, 2019: Return to the Astros

On September 2, 2019, Kyle Tucker was promoted to the Houston Astros after playing the minor league season with the Round Rock Express.

2020: Abbreviated Season Performance

In 2020, during the abbreviated sixty-game season, Kyle Tucker batted .268 with six triples (leading the American League), nine home runs, and 42 RBIs. He played in 13 playoff games before losing to the Tampa Bay Rays.

2021: Postseason Performance

During the 2021 postseason, specifically in Game 4 of the ALDS against the Chicago White Sox on October 12, Kyle Tucker became the first Astro to steal two bases in the same inning of a postseason game. Overall, he slashed .279/.333/.541 with four home runs and led both leagues in RBIs with fifteen.

2021: Breakout Season

In 2021, Kyle Tucker had a breakout season batting .320 from May 1st until the end of the season, leading the AL in on-base percentage, slugging and OPS. He was awarded AL Player of the Month for September.

June 17, 2022: Career-High Hitting Streak

While playing the Chicago White Sox on June 17, 2022, Kyle Tucker extended a career-high hitting streak to 15 games.

2022: Regular Season Performance

In 2022 Kyle Tucker batted .257/.330/.478. He played 147 games in right field, and three at DH and received nomination for the AL Silver Slugger Award in right field.

2022: World Series Champion

In 2022, Kyle Tucker hit consecutive home runs in Game 1 of the World Series versus Aaron Nola. The Astros defeated the Phillies in six games to give Tucker his first World Series title.

2022: Foundation Launch

In 2022, Kyle Tucker started his foundation to raise awareness for non-profit hospice care centers, recognizing staff efforts and partnering with local businesses. The foundation also supports families in Tampa and Houston.

2022: Gold Glove Award

In 2022, Kyle Tucker was awarded the AL Gold Glove Award for his play in right field and had a 5.2 baseball-reference WAR.

2023: League Leading RBI

In 2023, Kyle Tucker batted .284, hit 29 home runs, drove in 112 runs (highest in the American League), stole 30 bases, and had an OPS of .886.

2023: AL RBI Leader, All-Star, Silver Slugger Award

In 2023, Kyle Tucker led the AL in runs batted in (RBI), won a Silver Slugger Award, and was selected as an All-Star for the second time in his career.

December 13, 2024: Traded to the Chicago Cubs

On December 13, 2024, Kyle Tucker was traded to the Chicago Cubs.

2024: Shin Injury and All-Star Selection

During the 2024 season, Kyle Tucker sustained a right shin injury in June that kept him out of action, despite earning his third career All-Star selection.

2024: Consecutive Four-Hit Games

From September 20-21, 2024, Kyle Tucker produced consecutive four-hit games, and finished the season with a .289/.408/.585 batting line, 23 home runs, and 11 stolen bases.