History of Rhys Hoskins in Timeline

Rhys Hoskins is a professional baseball first baseman currently playing for the Cleveland Guardians. He previously played in MLB for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Milwaukee Brewers. Hoskins is known for his offensive capabilities and power hitting. He missed the entire 2023 season due to a torn ACL.

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1920: Start of RBI Statistic

In 1920, the statistic of Runs Batted In (RBI) began being used in baseball.

1925: Mandy Brooks' RBI Record

In 1925, Mandy Brooks of the Chicago Cubs recorded his 25th RBI in his 17th game.

1928: Pinky Whitney's Extra-Base Hits Streak

In 1928, Pinky Whitney had extra-base hits in six consecutive games as a rookie for the Phillies.

1964: Dick Allen's Extra-Base Hits Streak

In 1964, Dick Allen had extra-base hits in six consecutive games as a rookie for the Phillies.

March 17, 1993: Rhys Hoskins Born

On March 17, 1993, Rhys Dean Hoskins was born. He is an American professional baseball first baseman.

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1996: Phillies Player hitting first two major league home runs in the same game

In 1996, Scott Rolen was the last Phillie to hit his first two major league home runs in the same game, a feat that Rhys Hoskins would later repeat.

2008: Chase Utley's Home Run Streak

In 2008, Chase Utley was the last Phillies player to hit a home run in five consecutive games, a feat that Rhys Hoskins later matched.

2009: Mother's Death

In 2009, shortly before Rhys Hoskins' 16th birthday, his mother passed away from breast cancer.

2011: High School Graduation

In 2011, Rhys Hoskins graduated from Jesuit High School with a .421 career batting average.

2012: High School Teammate in MLB Draft

In 2012, Zach Green, one of Rhys Hoskins' teammates at Jesuit High School, was highly sought after in the MLB draft.

2013: Collegiate Summer Baseball

In 2013, Rhys Hoskins played collegiate summer baseball with the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League, and was named a league all-star.

2014: Professional Debut and Stance Development

In 2014, Rhys Hoskins made his professional debut with the Low-A Williamsport Crosscutters and developed his signature left leg kick batting stance.

2014: Drafted by Phillies

In 2014, Rhys Hoskins was selected by the Phillies in the fifth round of the MLB draft after playing college baseball for the Sacramento State Hornets.

2015: Minor League Player of the Month and All-Star Game

In May 2015, Rhys Hoskins was named the Phillies organization's Minor League Player of the Month and played in the SAL All-Star Game on June 23. Following the season, Hoskins played for the Sydney Blue Sox of the Australian Baseball League.

2016: Eastern League Rookie of the Year

In 2016, Rhys Hoskins played for the Double-A Reading Fightin Phils and was later named the Eastern League Rookie of the Year, while receiving the Paul Owens Award.

August 10, 2017: MLB Debut with Phillies

On August 10, 2017, Rhys Hoskins was called up to the Philadelphia Phillies and made his MLB debut in a game against the New York Mets.

2017: 2017 Season Statistics and Rookie of the Year Voting

In 2017, Rhys Hoskins had a remarkable season with the Phillies, finishing 4th in voting for NL Rookie of the Year.

2017: MLB Debut

In 2017, Rhys Hoskins made his Major League Baseball debut with the Philadelphia Phillies and became their starting first baseman for parts of six seasons.

2017: International League MVP and All-Star

In 2017, while playing with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Rhys Hoskins was selected as the International League MVP, Rookie of the Year, and named to the Midseason and Postseason All-Star Teams, also winning Phillies Minor League Hitter of the Month for April.

2017: Hoskins Rookie Year

September 18, 2017 marked Rhys Hoskins' official rookie year.

June 27, 2018: Fastest Phillies Player to 30 Career Home Runs

On June 27, 2018, Rhys Hoskins became the fastest player in Phillies' franchise history to reach 30 career home runs, surpassing Chuck Klein.

November 2018: MLB Japan All-Star Series

In November 2018, Rhys Hoskins represented MLB in the MLB Japan All-Star Series.

2018: Rookie Status

In 2018, due to at-bat count in 2017, Hoskins was still considered a rookie

November 9, 2019: Marriage to Jayme Bermudez

On November 9, 2019, Rhys Hoskins married his longtime girlfriend, Jayme Bermudez.

2019: 2019 Season Performance

In 2019, Rhys Hoskins played 160 games, leading the National League in walks with 116.

October 2, 2020: Tommy John Surgery

On October 2, 2020, Rhys Hoskins underwent Tommy John surgery on his left elbow.

2021: Injury-Plagued Season

During the 2021 season, Rhys Hoskins sustained an abdominal tear and suffered a left groin strain, limiting his playing time.

2022: World Series Appearance

In 2022, Rhys Hoskins was an integral part of the Philadelphia Phillies team that reached the World Series.

2022: 2022 Regular Season Performance

In the 2022 regular season, Rhys Hoskins led the Phillies in at bats and doubles, while the Houston Astros defeated the Phillies in the World Series.

January 13, 2023: Contract with Phillies

On January 13, 2023, Rhys Hoskins signed a one-year, $12 million contract with the Phillies, avoiding salary arbitration.

March 29, 2023: Placed on 60-Day Injury List

On March 29, 2023, Rhys Hoskins was placed on the 60-day injury list after suffering a torn ACL in a spring training game.

2023: Torn ACL and Missed Season

In 2023, Rhys Hoskins suffered a torn ACL and missed the entire season.

January 26, 2024: Signs with the Milwaukee Brewers

On January 26, 2024, Rhys Hoskins signed a two-year, $34 million contract with the Milwaukee Brewers with a player opt-out after 2024 and a mutual option after 2025.

June 3, 2024: Standing ovation and home run in Philadelphia return

On June 3, 2024, Rhys Hoskins received a standing ovation before his first plate appearance in Philadelphia since the 2022 World Series. He then hit a home run in his first game back.