How Luis Arráez built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Luis Arráez, a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder nicknamed "La Regadera", currently plays for the San Diego Padres in MLB. He previously played for the Minnesota Twins and Miami Marlins. Arráez also represents Venezuela in international baseball competitions. He is known for his batting prowess and infield versatility.
In November 2013, Arráez signed with the Minnesota Twins as an international free agent.
In 2013, Arráez signed with the Minnesota Twins as an international free agent.
In 2014, Arráez made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Twins, where he had a batting average of .348.
In 2015, Arráez played for the GCL Twins, hitting .306/.377/.388 with 19 RBIs, and was an FCL post-season All Star, and an MiLB.com Organization All-Star.
In 2016, Arráez played for the Cedar Rapids Kernels, hitting .347 (2nd in the Midwest League)/.386/.444 with 67 runs (8th), 31 doubles (9th), 3 home runs and 66 RBIs, and was a Midwest League mid-season and post-season All Star, and an MiLB.com Organization All-Star.
In 2018, Arráez returned from his ACL injury, playing for Fort Myers and the Chattanooga Lookouts, hitting a combined .310/.361/.397 with 3 home runs and 36 RBIs.
On May 14, 2019, Arráez was promoted to the Rochester Red Wings.
On May 17, 2019, Arráez was called up to the major leagues for the first time by the Minnesota Twins.
In 2019, Arráez made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Minnesota Twins.
In 2020, Arráez hit .321/.364/.402 with 13 RBIs in 112 at bats over 32 games.
In 2021, Arráez batted .294/.357/.376 in 428 at bats, with 6 triples (4th in the American League).
On June 5, 2022, Arráez reached base five times, including four hits and one walk, in an 8–6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
In 2022, Arráez won the Luis Aparicio Award and earned the AL batting title with a .316 batting average.
In 2022, Luis Arráez spoiled Aaron Judge's Triple Crown pursuit.
On January 20, 2023, the Twins traded Arráez to the Miami Marlins for Pablo López, José Salas, and Byron Chourio. Arráez's $6.1 million salary for the 2023 season was set by the arbitration process.
On April 11, 2023, Arráez became the first player in Marlins history to hit for the cycle in an 8–4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
On May 4, 2024, the Marlins traded Arráez and cash considerations to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Dillon Head, Jakob Marsee, Nathan Martorella, and Woo-suk Go.
In 2024, Luis Arráez spoiled Shohei Ohtani's Triple Crown pursuit.
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