History of Kyle Tucker in Timeline

Kyle Daniel Tucker, nicknamed King Tuck, is a professional baseball right fielder. He currently plays for the Chicago Cubs in MLB, having previously played for the Houston Astros. Tucker also represents the United States in international baseball competitions. He is known as a talented and accomplished player in professional baseball.

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1972: Reference Point: César Cedeño's Gold Glove

In 1972, César Cedeño won a Gold Glove as an outfielder for the Astros.

January 17, 1997: Kyle Tucker's Birth

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

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2009: Reference Point: Carlos Lee's Feat

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

2009: Reference Point: Michael Bourn's Gold Glove

In 2009, Michael Bourn won a Gold Glove as an outfielder for the Astros.

2010: Reference Point: Michael Bourn's Last Gold Glove

In 2010, Michael Bourn was the last Astro to win a Gold Glove as an outfielder before Kyle Tucker in 2022.

2015: High School Graduation

In 2015, Kyle Tucker and his then-girlfriend Samantha Scott both graduated from Plant High School.

2015: Gatorade Player of the Year Award

In 2015, Kyle Tucker was named Florida's Gatorade Player of the Year and also won the Baseball America High School Player of the Year Award, recognizing his outstanding high school baseball performance.

2015: Drafted by the Houston 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 Year

In 2015, Kyle Tucker's older brother, Preston, played for the Houston Astros in the major league club.

2016: Minor League Progression

In 2016, Kyle Tucker began the season with the Quad Cities River Bandits and was promoted midseason to the Lancaster JetHawks, achieving 32 stolen bases, nine home runs, and 69 RBIs.

2016: Brother's Second Year in MLB

In 2016, Kyle Tucker's older brother, Preston, continued to play for the Houston Astros in the major league club.

2017: Beginning of Relationship with Samantha Scott

In 2017, Kyle Tucker began dating Samantha Scott, who was attending Florida State University at the time.

2017: Promotion to Double-A and All-Star Futures Game Appearance

In 2017, Kyle Tucker was promoted to the Corpus Christi Hooks of the Double-A Texas League in May and appeared in the 2017 All-Star Futures Game. He 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 and collected his first major league hit and RBI that same day.

2018: MLB Debut with the Houston Astros

In 2018, Kyle Tucker made his Major League Baseball debut with the Houston Astros.

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.

September 2, 2019: Promotion to the Astros

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

2019: Reference Point: Michael Brantley's Consecutive Four-Hit Games

In 2019, Michael Brantley was the last Astro to achieve consecutive four-hit games before Kyle Tucker in 2024.

2020: Impactful Performance in Abbreviated Season

In 2020, during the abbreviated sixty-game season, Kyle Tucker batted .268 with six triples, nine home runs, and 42 RBIs, placing high in the league for RBIs, extra-base hits, and stolen bases, and played in 13 playoff games.

October 25, 2021: Silver Slugger Award Nomination and All-Star Selection

On October 25, 2021, Kyle Tucker was nominated for the Silver Slugger Award, received his first selection as a Sporting News AL All-Star at outfield, and was named to the All-MLB Second Team, recognizing his strong offensive performance.

2021: Breakout Season

In 2021, Kyle Tucker had a breakout season, batting .320 from May 1st through the end of the season and leading the AL in on-base percentage, slugging, and OPS. He hit his 30th home run on October 3, becoming the third Astro to reach 30 home runs before age 25 and was awarded the AL Player of the Month for September.

2021: All-MLB Team Selection

In 2021, Kyle Tucker was selected to the All-MLB Team for the first time, marking a significant career achievement.

2021: Grandfather's Death

In 2021, Tucker's grandfather passed away during hospice care, which later prompted Tucker to start his foundation.

2021: Postseason Performance

In 2021, during Game 4 of the ALDS against the White Sox, Tucker became the first Astro to steal two bases in the same inning of a postseason game. He had a .279/.333/.541 slash line, five stolen bases, four home runs, and led both leagues with fifteen RBIs in the postseason.

June 17, 2022: Career-High Hitting Streak

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

August 27, 2022: Commitment to the World Baseball Classic

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

December 23, 2022: Engagement Announcement

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

2022: Regular Season Performance and Silver Slugger Nomination

In 2022, Kyle Tucker batted .257/.330/.478 and played primarily in right field for 147 games, and was nominated for the AL Silver Slugger Award.

2022: World Series Champion

In 2022, Kyle Tucker hit multiple home runs in Game 1 of the World Series versus Aaron Nola and secured his first World Series title as the Astros defeated the Phillies in six games, catching the final out.

2022: Gold Glove Award

In 2022, Kyle Tucker won the AL Gold Glove Award for his play in right field based on his defensive runs saved.

2022: Foundation Initiation

In 2022, Tucker initiated his eponymous foundation to increase awareness for non-profit hospice care centers. The foundation officially recognizes hospice centers, the efforts of staff members, partners with local businesses to raise awareness, and aids families of those undergoing hospice care in both Tampa and Houston.

2022: Key Hits and Game-Winning Performances

In 2022, after an early-season slump, Kyle Tucker hit a three-run double on April 27 versus the Texas Rangers, scoring the decisive runs for the Astros. In the next game, his pinch-hit home run provided the margin of victory for the Astros after Martín Pérez had taken a perfect game into the seventh inning.

2023: Outstanding Offensive Performance

In 2023, Kyle Tucker batted .284 with 29 home runs and 112 RBIs, leading the American League in RBIs. He also stole 30 bases and had an .886 OPS.

2023: AL RBI Leader and Silver Slugger Award

In 2023, Kyle Tucker led the American League in runs batted in (RBI) and won his first Silver Slugger Award, highlighting a successful year.

January 13, 2024: Marriage Announcement

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

December 13, 2024: Trade 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

In 2024, Kyle Tucker started the season with a .979 OPS and 19 home runs in 60 games, but a shin injury on June 3 kept him out of action until after the All-Star break, during which he earned his third career All-Star selection.

2024: Nomination for Roberto Clemente Award

In 2024, Kyle Tucker was announced as the Houston Astros' nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award on September 11, recognizing his commitment to community service.

2024: Consecutive Four-Hit Games and Season Performance

In 2024, from September 20–21, Kyle Tucker produced consecutive four-hit games, becoming the 14th Astro to achieve this feat. He finished the season with a .289/.408/.585 batting line, 23 home runs, and career-best OPS+ (181).