Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Luis Arráez

How Luis Arráez built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Luis Arráez is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder currently playing for the San Diego Padres in MLB. Prior to joining the Padres, he played for the Minnesota Twins and Miami Marlins. Known by the nickname "La Regadera", Arráez also represents the Venezuelan national team in international baseball competitions.

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2012: Won Gold at 15U Baseball World Championship

In 2012, Arráez was selected to the Venezuela national baseball team for the 15U Baseball World Championship in Chihuahua, Mexico, where the team won gold.

November 2013: Signed with Twins

In November 2013, Arráez signed with the Minnesota Twins as an international free agent.

2013: Signed with Twins

In 2013, Arráez signed with the Minnesota Twins as an international free agent.

2014: Professional Debut

In 2014, Arráez made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Twins, hitting .348/.433/.400 with 15 RBIs.

2015: GCL Twins

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.

2016: Cedar Rapids Kernels

In 2016, Arráez played for the Cedar Rapids Kernels, hitting .347/.386/.444 with 67 runs, 31 doubles, 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.

2018: Return from Injury

In 2018, Arráez returned from injury, playing for Fort Myers and the Chattanooga Lookouts, hitting a combined .310/.361/.397 with 3 home runs and 36 RBIs. The Twins added him to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season.

May 14, 2019: Promoted to Rochester Red Wings

On May 14, 2019, Arráez was promoted to the Rochester Red Wings.

May 17, 2019: Called up to Major Leagues

On May 17, 2019, the Twins called Arráez up to the major leagues for the first time.

2019: MLB Debut

In 2019, Arráez made his MLB debut with the Minnesota Twins.

2020: 2020 Season

In 2020, Arráez hit .321/.364/.402 with 13 RBIs in 112 at bats over 32 games.

2021: 2021 Season

In 2021, Arráez batted .294/.357/.376 in 428 at bats, with 6 triples (4th in the American League).

June 5, 2022: Reached base five times

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.

2022: Won AL Batting Title

In 2022, Arráez slashed .316/.375/.420 with 50 walks and 43 strikeouts, leading the AL in at bats per strikeout (12.7) and was named winner of the Luis Aparicio Award. His .316 batting average earned him the AL batting title.

2022: Triple Crown Spoiled

In 2022, Arráez spoiled Aaron Judge's Triple Crown pursuit.

January 20, 2023: Traded to Miami Marlins

On January 20, 2023, the Twins traded Arráez to the Miami Marlins for Pablo López, José Salas, and Byron Chourio.

April 11, 2023: Hit for the Cycle

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.

2023: Hit for the Cycle

In 2023, Arráez became the first Miami Marlins player to hit for the cycle.

2023: World Baseball Classic

In 2023, Arráez represented Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, slashing .235/.314/.647, with four hits and two walks over 19 plate appearances. He homered twice in the quarterfinal game against Team USA.

May 4, 2024: Traded to San Diego Padres

On May 4, 2024, the Marlins traded Arráez and cash consideration to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Dillon Head, Jakob Marsee, Nathan Martorella, and Woo-suk Go.