Kyle Daniel Tucker, nicknamed King Tuck, is an American professional baseball right fielder currently playing for the Chicago Cubs in MLB. He previously played for the Houston Astros. Tucker has also represented the United States in international baseball competitions. He is known for his skills as a right fielder in professional baseball.
In 2022, it was noted that Michael Bourn won the Gold Glove award in 2009 and 2010 as an outfielder for the Astros, and César Cedeño from 1972-76. Kyle Tucker was the first to win it since 2010.
On January 17, 1997, Kyle Daniel Tucker, later nicknamed King Tuck, was born. He is an American professional baseball right fielder.
In 2022, it was noted that Kyle Tucker was the first full-time Astros outfielder since Carlos Lee in 2009 to drive in 100 runs in a season.
In 2022, it was noted that Michael Bourn won the Gold Glove award in 2009 and 2010 as an outfielder for the Astros, and César Cedeño from 1972-76. Kyle Tucker was the first to win it since 2010.
In 2022, it was noted that Michael Bourn won the Gold Glove award in 2009 and 2010 as an outfielder for the Astros, and César Cedeño from 1972-76. Kyle Tucker was the first to win it since 2010.
In 2015, Kyle Tucker was named Florida's Gatorade Player of the Year. He also won the Baseball America High School Player of the Year Award and committed to attend the University of Florida to play college baseball for the Florida Gators.
In 2015, Kyle Tucker was selected by the Houston Astros with the fifth pick in the first round of the MLB draft.
In 2015, Kyle Tucker's older brother, Preston, played for the Astros' major league club.
In 2022, it was mentioned that Kyle Tucker and Samantha Scott both graduated from Plant High School in 2015.
In 2016, Kyle Tucker began the season with the Quad Cities River Bandits and was later promoted to the Lancaster JetHawks. He hit .285/.360/.438 with 32 stolen bases, nine home runs, and 69 runs batted in (RBIs).
In 2016, Kyle Tucker's older brother, Preston, played for the Astros' major league club.
In 2017, Kyle Tucker was promoted to the Corpus Christi Hooks in May and appeared in the All-Star Futures Game. He ended the season with a combined batting average of .274/.346/.528, with 25 home runs and 90 RBIs between Buies Creek and Corpus Christi.
In 2022, it was mentioned that Kyle Tucker and Samantha Scott began dating in 2017 while Scott was attending Florida State University.
On July 7, 2018, Kyle Tucker made his major league debut versus the Chicago White Sox. He collected his first major league hit and RBI on that day.
In 2018, Kyle Tucker made his Major League Baseball debut with the Houston Astros.
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.
On September 2, 2019, Kyle Tucker was promoted to the Houston Astros. In 2019, he batted .269/.319/.537 with four home runs and 11 RBIs in 67 at bats, while stealing five bases without being caught.
In 2024, during consecutive four-hit games, it was noted that he was the first Astro to accomplish the feat since former teammate Michael Brantley on July 5–7, 2019.
In 2020, during the abbreviated sixty-game season, Kyle Tucker batted .268/.325/.512 with six triples (leading the American League), nine home runs, and 42 RBIs. He also played in 13 playoff games.
On October 25, 2021, Kyle Tucker was announced as a finalist for the Silver Slugger Award for outfielders.
In 2021, Kyle Tucker had a breakout season, batting .320 from May 1 through the end of the season, leading the AL in on-base percentage, slugging and OPS. He was awarded the AL Player of the Month for September.
In 2021, Kyle Tucker was selected to the All-MLB Team for the first time in his career.
In 2021, Kyle Tucker's grandfather passed away while in hospice care, which later motivated Tucker to start a foundation.
In the 2021 Postseason, during Game 4 of the ALDS, Kyle Tucker stole second and third base in the same inning to become the first Astro to achieve this in a postseason game. He slashed .279/.333/.541 in 61 postseason at bats with four home runs and led both leagues in postseason RBIs with fifteen.
On June 17, 2022, while playing the Chicago White Sox, Kyle Tucker extended a career-high hitting streak to 15 games.
On August 27, 2022, Kyle Tucker committed to play for the United States in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
On December 23, 2022, Kyle Tucker announced his engagement to girlfriend Samantha Scott.
In 2022, Kyle Tucker batted .257/.330/.478 in 544 at bats and received nomination for the AL Silver Slugger Award in right field.
In 2022, Kyle Tucker had an early-season slump, but later in the season, on April 27, his three-run double versus the Texas Rangers secured a 4–3 Astros win. He also hit a home run in the next game to provide the margin of victory.
In 2022, Kyle Tucker started his foundation to bring awareness to non-profit hospice care centers.
In 2022, Kyle Tucker was awarded the AL Gold Glove Award for his play in right field, becoming the third Astro to win a Gold Glove as an outfielder.
In the 2022 World Series, Kyle Tucker hit consecutive home runs in Game 1 and ultimately won his first World Series title as the Astros defeated the Phillies in six games.
In 2023, Kyle Tucker batted .284, hit 29 home runs, drove in 112 runs (highest in the American League), and stole 30 bases. His OPS was .886, the 11th highest in the American League.
In 2023, Kyle Tucker played for the United States in the World Baseball Classic, having committed to the team on August 27, 2022.
In 2023, Kyle Tucker was the American League (AL) run batted in leader, won a Silver Slugger Award, and was an All-Star for the second time in his career.
On January 13, 2024, Kyle Tucker announced via Instagram that he and Samantha got married.
On December 13, 2024, Kyle Tucker was traded to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Isaac Paredes, Hayden Wesneski, and prospect Cam Smith.
In 2024, Kyle Tucker started the season strong but sustained a right shin injury on June 3. He earned his third career All-Star selection during the All-Star break and was activated on September 6 after missing 79 games.
In 2024, Kyle Tucker was announced on September 11 as the Astros' nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award.
In 2024, from September 20–21, Kyle Tucker produced consecutive four-hit games. He finished the season with 78 games played, a .289/.408/.585 batting line, 23 home runs, and 49 RBI.
On March 29, 2025, Kyle Tucker hit his first home run as a Cub off Brandon Pfaadt in a 4–3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
On May 9, 2025, Kyle Tucker hit his 10th home run of the 2025 season against the New York Mets.
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