History of Kyle Tucker in Timeline

Kyle Tucker, nicknamed King Tuck, is a professional baseball right fielder who currently plays for the Chicago Cubs in MLB. Previously, he played for the Houston Astros. Tucker has also represented the United States in international baseball competitions. He is an accomplished athlete known for his skills in right field within Major League Baseball.

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1972: César Cedeño's Gold Glove Wins

César Cedeño's Gold Glove wins from 1972 to 1976 were mentioned. Tucker became the third Astro outfielder, following Michael Bourn (2009-10) and César Cedeño (1972-76) to win a Gold Glove

January 17, 1997: Kyle Tucker Born

On January 17, 1997, Kyle Daniel Tucker, also known as "King Tuck", was born. He later became a professional baseball right fielder.

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2009: Last Astros Outfielder with 100 RBIs

In 2009, Carlos Lee was the last full-time Astros outfielder to drive in 100 runs in a season before Kyle Tucker reached the milestone in 2022.

2009: Michael Bourn's Gold Glove Win

Michael Bourn's Gold Glove wins in 2009 and 2010 for the Astros were mentioned. Tucker became the first Astro outfielder to win a Gold Glove since Bourn in 2010.

2010: Michael Bourn's Gold Glove Win

Michael Bourn's Gold Glove wins in 2009 and 2010 for the Astros were mentioned. Tucker became the first Astro outfielder to win a Gold Glove since Bourn in 2010.

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.

2015: Brother's MLB Debut

In 2015, Kyle Tucker's older brother, Preston, played for the Astros.

2015: Florida Gatorade Player of the Year

In 2015, Tucker was named Florida's Gatorade Player of the Year and also won the Baseball America High School Player of the Year Award. He also committed to attend the University of Florida.

2015: Astros Draft Pick and Signing

In 2015, the Houston Astros selected Tucker fifth overall in the MLB draft. He signed with the Astros, receiving a $4 million signing bonus.

2016: Brother's MLB Career

In 2016, Kyle Tucker's older brother, Preston, played for the Astros.

2016: Minor League Progression

In 2016, Tucker started the season with the Quad Cities River Bandits and was promoted to the Lancaster JetHawks midseason. He hit .285 with 32 stolen bases.

2017: Minor League Promotion and All-Star Futures Game Appearance

In 2017, Tucker began the season with the Buies Creek Astros and was promoted to the Corpus Christi Hooks in May. He also appeared in the 2017 All-Star Futures Game, finishing 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 that day.

2018: MLB Debut

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

2018: Promotion to Major Leagues

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

September 2, 2019: Return to the Astros

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

2019: Michael Brantley's Consecutive Four-Hit Games

Michael Brantley accomplished consecutive four-hit games on July 5–7, 2019, before Kyle Tucker on September 20-21, 2024

2020: Strong Performance in Abbreviated Season

In the abbreviated 2020 season, Tucker batted .268 with six triples (leading the American League), nine home runs, and 42 RBIs, and stole eight bases.

October 25, 2021: Silver Slugger Award Nomination

On October 25, 2021, Kyle Tucker was announced as a finalist for the Silver Slugger Award for outfielders. He was also selected as a Sporting News AL All-Star and to the All-MLB Second Team.

2021: Breakout Season

In 2021, Kyle Tucker had a breakout season. He batted .320 from May 1 through the end of the season and became the third Astro to hit 30 home runs in one season before age 25.

2021: All-MLB Team Selection

In 2021, Kyle Tucker was selected to the All-MLB Team for the first time.

2021: Postseason Performance

In the 2021 postseason, Kyle Tucker slashed .279/.333/.541, stole five bases, hit four home runs, and led both leagues in postseason RBIs with fifteen.

June 17, 2022: Career-High Hitting Streak

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

August 27, 2022: Commitment to World Baseball Classic

On August 27, 2022, Kyle Tucker committed to play for the United States in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

December 23, 2022: Engagement Announcement

On December 23, 2022, Kyle Tucker announced his engagement to his girlfriend, Samantha Scott, via Instagram.

2022: Season Stats and Silver Slugger Nomination

In 2022, Kyle Tucker batted .257/.330/.478. He was also nominated for the AL Silver Slugger Award in right field.

2022: Gold Glove Award

In 2022, Tucker was awarded the AL Gold Glove Award for his play in right field. He was also second in the league at his position in assists.

2022: World Series Champion

In 2022, the Astros defeated the Phillies in six games to give Tucker his first World Series title. Tucker caught the final out.

2022: Foundation Initiation

In early 2022, Kyle Tucker initiated his eponymous foundation to increase awareness for non-profit hospice care centers, in response to his grandfather's death in 2021 during hospice care.

2022: Early Season Performance

In early 2022, despite a slow start, Tucker's three-run double on April 27 versus the Texas Rangers led to a 4-3 Astros win. He also hit a home run in the next game.

2023: AL RBI Leader and Silver Slugger Award

In 2023, Kyle Tucker became the AL run batted in leader and won his first Silver Slugger Award.

2023: World Baseball Classic

In 2023, Kyle Tucker played for the United States in the World Baseball Classic, having committed to the event on August 27, 2022.

2023: AL RBI Leader

In 2023, Tucker led the American League in runs batted in with 112. He also had 29 home runs and stole 30 bases.

January 13, 2024: Marriage Announcement

On January 13, 2024, Kyle Tucker announced via Instagram that he and Samantha Scott got married.

December 13, 2024: Traded to the Chicago Cubs

On December 13, 2024, Kyle Tucker was traded to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Isaac Paredes, Hayden Wesneski, and prospect Cam Smith.

2024: Injury and All-Star Selection

During the 2024 season, Tucker sustained a shin injury on June 3 and was placed on the injured list. He earned his third career All-Star selection while injured.