Rowdy Tellez's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Rowdy Tellez.

Rowdy Tellez is an American professional baseball first baseman currently with the Texas Rangers. He has played in MLB for the Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Seattle Mariners. Tellez has also represented the Mexico national baseball team, showcasing his talent on an international stage.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1913: Historical Baseball Record

Since 1913, Rowdy Tellez became the only player to hit seven doubles in his first seven major league games.

1920: Baseball Record Since 1920

In 1920, Rowdy Tellez became the first player since to debut with three consecutive doubles.

1936: American League Rookie Record

In 1936, Rowdy Tellez matched a record that hadn't been achieved since Joe DiMaggio did it: hitting six doubles in a three-game span.

2002: Eric Hinske's Home Run Record

In 2002, Eric Hinske hit 24 home runs, being one of the three Blue Jays rookie to hit 21 or more home runs, later joined by Rowdy Tellez.

2008: Extra-Base Hit Record

In 2008, Rowdy Tellez tied the record set by Chris Dickerson for the most extra-base hits in a player's first three games.

2011: J.P. Arencibia's Home Run Record

In 2011, J.P. Arencibia hit 23 home runs, being one of the three Blue Jays rookie to hit 21 or more home runs, later joined by Rowdy Tellez.

2013: High School Baseball Achievements and College Commitment

In 2013, Rowdy Tellez was a Baseball America High School All-American and a Rawlings First Team All-American, also earning Rawlings/Perfect Game All-Region First Team honors for California. He also accepted a scholarship to play baseball at the University of Southern California.

2013: High School All-American and MLB Draft

In 2013, Rowdy Tellez was named a Baseball America and Rawlings First Team High School All-American. He was also drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 30th round of the Major League Baseball draft.

2015: Midwest League Player of the Week

In 2015, Rowdy Tellez started the season with Lansing and was named the Midwest League Player of the Week for the week ended May 18. He was named a Midwest League midseason All-Star.

2015: Midwest League All-Star and Arizona Fall League Selection

In 2015, Tellez was named a Midwest League All-Star, as well as being named to the Arizona Fall League (AFL) All-Prospect Team and an AFL Rising Star.

2016: Eastern League All-Star and Blue Jays All-Star

In 2016, Tellez was named an Eastern League mid-season and full-season All-Star. He was also named an MiLB.com Toronto Blue Jays Organization All-Star, and a Baseball America Double-A All-Star.

2018: MLB Debut and Record-Setting Doubles

In 2018, Rowdy Tellez made his major league debut and achieved a record by hitting seven doubles in his first seven major league games, a feat unmatched since 1913.

2019: Opening Day Roster and Record-Breaking Home Run

In 2019, Rowdy Tellez made the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster. On April 11, he hit a home run with a 115.2 mph exit velocity, the fastest for a Toronto Blue Jays home run in the Statcast era (since 2015), which was later surpassed by Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

2020: Home Run Exit Velocity

In 2020, Tellez hit a home run with an exit velocity of 117.4 mph, setting a Blue Jays record in the Statcast era and ranking third among major leaguers.

2021: 2021 Postseason Performance

In 2021, Tellez hit a two-run home run in Game 1 and Game 4 of the National League Division Series, but the Brewers lost the series to the eventual World Series champion Atlanta Braves.

May 4, 2022: Brewers Record and Win Over Reds

On May 4, 2022, Tellez set a Brewers record with eight RBIs in one game, hitting two home runs, a double, and a single in an 18–4 win over the Cincinnati Reds.