History of Kyle Tucker in Timeline

Kyle Daniel Tucker, nicknamed "King Tuck," is an American professional baseball right fielder. He currently plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers of MLB, and previously played for the Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs. Tucker also represents the United States internationally in baseball.

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1900: Eighth Major Leaguer Since 1900

On September 10, 2023, Kyle Tucker became the eighth major leaguer since 1900 to triple twice during the same inning.

1972: César Cedeño's Gold Glove

In 2022, Kyle Tucker was awarded a Gold Glove, being the first Astros outfielder to win the award since César Cedeño between 1972 and 1976.

January 17, 1997: Kyle Tucker's Birth

On January 17, 1997, Kyle Daniel Tucker, nicknamed "King Tuck", was born. He is now an American professional baseball right fielder.

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2009: Michael Bourn's Gold Glove

In 2022, Kyle Tucker was awarded a Gold Glove, being the first Astros outfielder to win the award since Michael Bourn in 2009.

2009: Last Full-Time Astros Outfielder with 100 RBI

On September 20, 2022, Kyle Tucker drove in his 100th run of the season, becoming the first full-time Astros outfielder since Carlos Lee in 2009 to accomplish the feat.

2010: Michael Bourn's Gold Glove

In 2022, Kyle Tucker was awarded a Gold Glove, being the first Astros outfielder to win the award since Michael Bourn in 2010.

2015: Signed with the Houston Astros

In 2015, Kyle Tucker signed with the Houston Astros after being selected fifth overall in the MLB draft, receiving a $4 million signing bonus and forgoing his commitment to attend college.

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 exceptional talent at the high school level.

2015: Drafted by the Astros

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

2015: Brother's MLB Debut

In 2015, Kyle Tucker's older brother, Preston, who also played professional baseball, debuted with the Houston Astros.

2015: High School Graduation

In 2015, both Kyle Tucker and Samantha Scott graduated from Plant High School.

2016: Minor League Season

In 2016, Kyle Tucker began the season with the Quad Cities River Bandits and was promoted to the Lancaster JetHawks, hitting .285 with 32 stolen bases.

2016: Brother's time with the Astros

In 2016, Kyle Tucker's older brother, Preston, continued to play with the Houston Astros.

2017: Relationship Started

In 2017, Kyle Tucker began dating Samantha Scott while she was attending Florida State University.

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

In 2017, Kyle Tucker was promoted to the Corpus Christi Hooks in May and appeared in the All-Star Futures Game, finishing the season with a combined .274 batting average, 25 home runs, and 90 RBIs.

July 7, 2018: MLB 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 in the same game.

2018: MLB Debut

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.

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 Houston Astros.

2019: Michael Brantley Accomplishment

From September 20–21, 2024, Tucker produced consecutive four-hit games, the 14th Astro to accomplish the feat, and first since former teammate Michael Brantley on July 5–7, 2019.

2020: 2020 Season Performance

In 2020, during the abbreviated sixty-game season, Kyle Tucker batted .268 with six triples and nine home runs, also placing sixth in the league in RBIs and extra-base hits.

October 25, 2021: Silver Slugger Award Finalist

On October 25, 2021, Kyle Tucker was announced as a finalist for the Silver Slugger Award for outfielders. Tucker received his first selection as a Sporting News AL All-Star at outfield, and to the All-MLB Second Team.

2021: Breakout Season

In 2021, Kyle Tucker had a breakout season, batting .320 from May 1 through the end of the season, and was awarded the AL Player of the Month for September. On October 3, he became the third Astro to hit 30 home runs in one season before turning 25.

2021: All-MLB Team Selection

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

2021: Death of Grandfather

In 2021, Kyle Tucker's grandfather passed away during hospice care, which inspired him to start his foundation.

2021: Postseason Performance

In 2021, during Game 4 of the ALDS against the White Sox, Kyle Tucker became the first Astro to steal two bases in the same inning of a postseason game and led both leagues in postseason RBIs with 15.

June 17, 2022: Career-High Hitting Streak

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

August 27, 2022: Hitting Streak Ends

In 2022, Kyle Tucker's hitting streak extended to 17 games before ending on August 27. Earlier in the season on August 12, he hit his second grand slam and on August 24 his hitting streak extended to a new career-high 16 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: 2022 Season Statistics

In 2022, Kyle Tucker batted .257/.330/.478 in 544 at bats and was nominated for the AL Silver Slugger Award in right field.

2022: World Series Title

In 2022, Kyle Tucker helped the Astros win the World Series, hitting multiple home runs in Game 1 and catching the final out in Game 6.

2022: Early Season Performance

In 2022, despite an early slump, Kyle Tucker's three-run double on April 27 against the Texas Rangers secured a 4-3 win, and his home run in the subsequent game delivered a 3-2 victory.

2022: Foundation Initiated

In early 2022, Kyle Tucker started his foundation to raise awareness for non-profit hospice care centers.

September 10, 2023: Two Triples in One Inning

On September 10, 2023, Kyle Tucker became the third player in AL history to triple twice during the same inning, achieving this feat against the San Diego Padres.

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, adding to his list of accomplishments.

2023: Play for USA in World Baseball Classic

In 2023, Kyle Tucker played for the United States in the World Baseball Classic, after committing to do so on August 27, 2022.

January 13, 2024: Marriage Announcement

On January 13, 2024, Kyle Tucker announced via Instagram his marriage to Samantha Scott.

December 13, 2024: Trade to Chicago Cubs

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

2024: 2024 Season and Injury

During the 2024 season, Kyle Tucker started strong with a .979 OPS and 19 home runs in 60 games, but a shin injury in June sidelined him until after the All-Star break. He was then placed on the 60-day injured list, ultimately returning on September 6.

2024: Consecutive Four-Hit Games and Season Summary

During the 2024 season, from September 20-21, Kyle Tucker produced consecutive four-hit games, finishing the season with a .289/.408/.585 batting line and career-best OPS+.

2024: Roberto Clemente Award Nominee

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

March 29, 2025: First Home Run as a Cub

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, and hit three more in three straight games.

May 9, 2025: 10th Home Run of the Season

On May 9, 2025, Kyle Tucker hit his 10th home run of the season in a Cubs loss against the New York Mets.

July 2025: Foundation Branch Opens in Chicago

In July 2025, Kyle Tucker announced via Instagram that he is opening a branch of his foundation in Chicago.

January 21, 2026: Signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers

On January 21, 2026, Kyle Tucker signed a four-year, $240 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including opt-out clauses and a signing bonus.