Career Timeline of Mike Tauchman: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Mike Tauchman made an impact.

Michael Robert "Mike" Tauchman is an American professional baseball outfielder currently in the New York Mets organization. He has played in MLB for several teams, including the Rockies, Yankees, Giants, Cubs, and White Sox, and also in the KBO League for the Hanwha Eagles. Drafted by the Rockies in 2013, Tauchman made his MLB debut in 2017. Notably, he led all NCAA Division I baseball players in batting average (.425) during his senior year at Bradley University.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2013: College baseball achievements

In 2013, Mike Tauchman's senior year, he achieved significant success in college baseball. He had a batting average of .425, led the Missouri Valley Conference with a .513 on-base percentage, and won the MVC Baseball Player of the Year Award. He was also a Rawlings/American Baseball Coaches Association First Team All-American.

2013: College senior year at Bradley University

In 2013, during his senior year at Bradley University, Tauchman led all NCAA Division I baseball players with a .425 batting average. That same year, the Rockies selected Tauchman in the 10th round of the MLB draft.

2013: Drafted by Colorado Rockies

In 2013, the Colorado Rockies selected Mike Tauchman in the 10th round of the MLB draft. He subsequently played for the Short-Season Tri-City Dust Devils.

2014: Plays for Tri-City and Modesto Nuts

In 2014, Mike Tauchman played for both Tri-City and the High-A California League Modesto Nuts, achieving a combined batting average of .293 with 4 home runs and 15 stolen bases.

2015: Plays for New Britain Rock Cats

In 2015, Mike Tauchman played for the Double-A New Britain Rock Cats, where he batted .294 and was named an Eastern League Post-Season All-Star.

2016: Plays for Albuquerque Isotopes and Aguilas del Zulia

In 2016, Mike Tauchman played for the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes and later for the Águilas del Zulia in the Venezuelan Winter League.

June 27, 2017: First call up to the majors

On June 27, 2017, Mike Tauchman was called up to the majors for the first time by the Colorado Rockies. He played in 31 games, batting .222 with two RBI.

2017: MLB Debut

In 2017, Michael Tauchman made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.

2017: Plays for Albuquerque Isotopes

In 2017, Mike Tauchman began the year with the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes. He batted .331 and was named a Pacific Coast League Post-Season All-Star and an MiLB.com Organization All-Star.

2018: PCL Player of the Week and All-Star selections

In 2018, Mike Tauchman was named PCL Player of the Week for May 14–20. He batted .323/.408/.571 for the 2018 season in the PCL, and was named a Mid-Season and Post-Season PCL All-Star and an MiLB.com Organization All-Star. He also played in 21 major league games.

March 23, 2019: Traded to the New York Yankees

On March 23, 2019, Mike Tauchman was traded from the Colorado Rockies to the New York Yankees in exchange for pitcher Phil Diehl. He also made the Yankees' Opening Day roster.

2019: Minor league career stats

Through 2019, Mike Tauchman had played 278 games in center field, 208 in left field, and 120 in right field in his minor league career. He had a batting average of .303.

2020: 2020 Season with the Yankees

During the 2020 season with the Yankees, Mike Tauchman batted .242 with 14 RBIs and 6 stolen bases. He did not hit any home runs during this season, and was hampered by a right shoulder injury.

April 27, 2021: Traded to the San Francisco Giants

On April 27, 2021, Mike Tauchman was traded from the New York Yankees to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for pitcher Wandy Peralta and Connor Cannon.

December 9, 2021: Signed with Hanwha Eagles

On December 9, 2021, Mike Tauchman signed a one-year contract for $1 million with the Hanwha Eagles of the KBO League.

2021: Start of 2021 season with the Yankees

Mike Tauchman began the 2021 season with the Yankees, with whom he had 14 at bats.

2022: All-Star for Hanwha Eagles

In 2022, Mike Tauchman played for the Hanwha Eagles and was named an All-Star. He batted .289 with 12 home runs.

January 13, 2023: Signed with Chicago Cubs

On January 13, 2023, Mike Tauchman signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs organization.

July 28, 2023: Robbed Alec Burleson of a walk-off home run

On July 28, 2023, Mike Tauchman robbed Alec Burleson of a walk-off home run while playing for the Chicago Cubs.

November 22, 2024: Non-tendered by the Cubs

On November 22, 2024, the Cubs non-tendered Mike Tauchman, making him a free agent.

December 11, 2024: Signed with the Chicago White Sox

On December 11, 2024, Mike Tauchman signed a one-year, $1.95 million contract with the Chicago White Sox.

September 24, 2025: Placed on injured list

On September 24, 2025, Mike Tauchman was placed on the injured list after suffering a right meniscus tear, missing the remainder of the season with the Chicago White Sox.