Robinson Canó's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 25, 2026

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

Robinson Canó is a Dominican-American professional baseball player known primarily as a second baseman. He has played in MLB for the New York Yankees, Seattle Mariners, New York Mets, San Diego Padres, and Atlanta Braves. He currently plays for the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League and captains the Estrellas Orientales of the Dominican Professional Baseball League. Canó is known for his hitting ability and was considered one of the premier second basemen in baseball during his prime.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1961: Bobby Richardson wins Gold Glove

In 1961, Bobby Richardson began a five-year run, from 1961 to 1965, winning the American League Gold Glove Award.

1965: Bobby Richardson wins Gold Glove

In 1965, Bobby Richardson ended a five-year run, from 1961 to 1965, winning the American League Gold Glove Award.

September 2006: AL Player of the Month

In September 2006, Robinson Canó was awarded the AL Player of the Month award.

2006: Finished third in AL batting average

In 2006, Canó finished with the third-best batting average in the American League (.342).

September 20, 2008: Final walk-off hit in Yankee Stadium history

On September 20, 2008, Canó recorded the final walk-off hit in Yankee Stadium history.

September 21, 2008: Final RBI in Yankee Stadium history

On September 21, 2008, Canó recorded the final RBI in Yankee Stadium history.

2009: Exceptional Season

In 2009, Canó hit .320 with 204 hits, 25 home runs, and 85 RBI. He ranked in the top ten in the American League in multiple categories. His 200th hit made him and Derek Jeter the first middle infield duo in MLB history to both have 200 hits in the same season.

2009: World Series Champion

In 2009, Canó was a member of the New York Yankees team that won the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

2009: Led second basemen in batting average

In 2009, Robinson Canó led second basemen in batting average. Canó also played in 161 games which was the most games played by a player during the 2009 season and hit his first career walk-off home run against the White Sox. On November 4, he threw out Shane Victorino for the final out of the 2009 World Series.

April 2010: AL Player of the Month

For his early season performance, Canó was named the AL Player of the Month for April 2010. He was also elected as the starting second baseman in the 2010 MLB All-Star Game.

2010: Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Awards

In 2010, Canó won the American League Gold Glove Award and the American League Silver Slugger Award. He also finished third in the voting for AL MVP.

2011: Home Run Derby Winner

In 2011, Canó was selected for the MLB All-Star Game and won the Home Run Derby with his father pitching.

July 20, 2012: Extended Career-High Hitting Streak

On July 20, 2012, Canó extended his career-high hitting streak to 23 games.

2013: Won WBC Gold Medal and MVP

In 2013, Canó represented the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) tournament, winning both a gold medal and the Most Valuable Player Award (MVP).

May 7, 2016: Hit his 250th career home run

On May 7, 2016, Robinson Canó hit his 250th career home run, joining Joe Gordon and Jeff Kent as the only second basemen to reach 250 career home runs within the first 12 years of their career.

2017: All-Star Game MVP

In 2017, Canó won the All-Star Game MVP.

April 18, 2018: 302nd Career Home Run

On April 18, 2018, Robinson Canó homered versus Lance McCullers Jr. in a 4–1 loss to the Houston Astros, to give him 302 for his career, and pass Rogers Hornsby for second place all-time among second basemen.

April 2025: Won Baseball Champions League Americas

In April 2025, Robinson Canó led the Diablos Rojos to an undefeated championship at the 2025 Baseball Champions League Americas and was named the tournament MVP.