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 playing for the Seattle Mariners in MLB. Prior to joining the Mariners, he played for the Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers, and Pittsburgh Pirates. Tellez has also represented the Mexico national baseball team in international competition. His career primarily focuses on his role as a first baseman in Major League Baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2013: High School All-American

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

2013: High School All-American Honors and Scholarship

In 2013, Tellez was recognized as a Baseball America High School All-American and a Rawlings First Team All-American. He accepted a scholarship to play baseball at the University of Southern California.

2015: Midwest League All-Star and Promotion

In 2015, Tellez started the season with Lansing and was named Midwest League Player of the Week in May. He was named a Midwest League midseason All-Star and promoted to the Dunedin Blue Jays in late June. He was also named Florida State League Player of the Week in June. He ended the season on the disabled list, but set career highs with a .289 batting average in 103 games.

2015: Midwest League All-Star

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

2016: Eastern League All-Star

In 2016, Tellez was named an Eastern League mid-season and full-season All-Star. He had a stellar season, posting new career bests in almost every offensive category including a .297 batting average and 23 home runs.

2018: MLB Debut

In 2018, Tellez made his major league debut. He is the only player since 1913 to hit seven doubles in his first seven major league games.

2020: Home Run Exit Velocity

In 2020, Tellez hit a home run with an exit velocity of 117.4 mph, the highest for a home run by a Blue Jay in the Statcast era.

May 4, 2022: Brewers Record

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

2022: Home Run Frequency Ranking

In 2022, Rowdy Tellez ranked third in career home run frequency among Jewish major leaguers, hitting a home run every 17.46 at bats, only trailing Hank Greenberg and Joc Pederson.