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. He previously played for the Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers, and Pittsburgh Pirates. Tellez has also played for the Mexico national baseball team, showcasing his talent on an international stage.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1913: Record of doubles since 1913

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

1913: First Player Since 1913

In his first three games, Tellez hit six doubles, becoming the first major league player since 1913 to do so.

1920: First Player Since 1920

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

1936: First American League Rookie Since 1936

Tellez was the first American League rookie since Joe DiMaggio in 1936 to hit six doubles in a three-game span.

2008: Record Tied in 2008

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

2013: High School Recognition

In 2013, Tellez was recognized as a Baseball America High School All-American, a Rawlings First Team All-American, and a Rawlings/Perfect Game All-Region First Team – California while attending Elk Grove High School. He also accepted a scholarship to play baseball at the University of Southern California.

2015: Midwest League All-Star and AFL Honors

In 2015, Tellez started the season with Lansing and earned several distinctions: Midwest League Player of the Week, Midwest League midseason All-Star, and later, selection to the AFL All-Prospect Team and AFL Rising Stars. He also played for the Salt River Rafters and achieved career-highs in multiple stats.

2015: Midwest League All-Star and AFL All-Prospect Team

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

2016: Eastern League All-Star and Organization All-Star

In 2016, Tellez was named an Eastern League mid-season and full-season All-Star. He also received recognition as an MiLB.com Toronto Blue Jays Organization All-Star and a Baseball America Double-A All-Star. He had a stellar 2016 season, posting new career bests in almost every offensive category.

2018: Major League Debut

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

2020: Highest Exit Velocity Home Run

In 2020, on August 20, Tellez hit a home run with an exit velocity of 117.4 mph, marking the highest for a Blue Jay in the Statcast era and the third-highest among all major leaguers for the year.

May 4, 2022: Brewers Record for RBIs in One Game

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.

2022: Home Run Frequency Among Jewish Major Leaguers

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