Kyle Tucker's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Kyle Tucker. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Kyle Tucker is a professional baseball right fielder. He currently plays for the Chicago Cubs in Major League Baseball (MLB). Prior to joining the Cubs, Tucker played for the Houston Astros. Tucker is an accomplished MLB player known for his skills as a right fielder.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1972: Cedeño's Gold Glove

César Cedeño won a Gold Glove in 1972.

2009: Last Full-Time Astros Outfielder Since Carlos Lee

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

2009: Bourn's Gold Glove

Michael Bourn won a Gold Glove in 2009.

2010: Bourn's last Gold Glove

Michael Bourn last Gold Glove was in 2010.

2015: Gatorade Player of the Year, Baseball America High School Player of the Year, Commitment to Florida Gators

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. He also committed to attend the University of Florida to play college baseball for the Florida Gators.

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.

2021: Breakout Season

In 2021, Kyle Tucker had a breakout season. From May 1 to the end of the season, he batted .320, leading the AL in on-base percentage, slugging, and OPS. He hit his 30th home run on October 3. He was awarded the AL Player of the Month for September after batting .346 with eight home runs.

2021: All-MLB Team Selection

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

2022: Regular Season Stats and Silver Slugger Nomination

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

2022: World Series Win

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

2023: AL RBI Leader

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.

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

In 2023, Kyle Tucker was the American League (AL) run batted in (RBI) leader, won a Silver Slugger Award, and was an All-Star for the second time in his career.

2024: Injury and All-Star Selection

During the 2024 season, Kyle Tucker started strong but suffered a right shin injury on June 3. Despite the injury, he earned his third career All-Star selection but was placed on the 60-day injured list on July 30 and was activated on September 6.

2024: Third All-Star Season Despite Injury

In 2024, Kyle Tucker made the All-Star team for the third consecutive season while also dealing with an injury.

2024: Roberto Clemente Award Nomination

On September 11, 2024, Kyle Tucker was announced as the Astros' nominee for the 2024 Roberto Clemente Award, for his support for those in hospice care and children with cancer diagnoses.