Career Timeline of Teoscar Hernández: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Teoscar Hernández, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Teoscar Hernández is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB. He debuted in 2016 with the Houston Astros and has also played for the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners. A three-time Silver Slugger Award winner, Hernández was named an All-Star in both 2021 and 2024. He won a World Series championship with the Dodgers.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

February 2011: Signed with the Houston Astros

In February 2011, Teoscar Hernández signed with the Houston Astros as an international free agent.

2012: Played with Gulf Coast Astros and Lexington Legends

In 2012, Hernández played with the Rookie-level Gulf Coast Astros and Single-A Lexington Legends, recording a .243 batting average, five home runs, 23 RBI, and 11 stolen bases in 59 games.

2013: Played with Quad City River Bandits

In 2013, Hernández played the entire season with the Single-A Quad City River Bandits, hitting .271 with 13 home runs, 55 RBI, and 24 stolen bases.

2014: Played with Lancaster JetHawks and Corpus Christi Hooks

In 2014, Hernández started with the Lancaster JetHawks and was promoted to the Corpus Christi Hooks, hitting .292 with 21 home runs, 85 RBI, and 33 stolen bases in 119 games.

2015: Played in 2015 WBSC Premier12

After the 2015 regular season, Hernández played in the 2015 WBSC Premier12, getting five hits in 15 at bats.

2015: Played with Double-A Corpus Christi

In 2015, Hernández played the entire season with Double-A Corpus Christi, batting .219 with 17 home runs, 48 RBI, and 33 stolen bases in 119 games.

August 12, 2016: MLB Debut with Astros

On August 12, 2016, Teoscar Hernández was promoted to the major leagues by the Astros, making his MLB debut as the starting center fielder against the Toronto Blue Jays and recording two hits, including a home run off Francisco Liriano.

2016: Promotion to Fresno Grizzlies

In 2016, Teoscar Hernández began the season with Corpus Christi and was later promoted to the Fresno Grizzlies of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League in late June.

2016: MLB Debut with the Astros

In 2016, Teoscar Hernández made his Major League Baseball debut with the Houston Astros.

July 31, 2017: Traded to Toronto Blue Jays

On July 31, 2017, the Astros traded Teoscar Hernández and Nori Aoki to the Toronto Blue Jays for Francisco Liriano.

2017: Optioned to Triple-A Fresno and Recalled

In 2017, Hernández was optioned to Triple-A Fresno to begin the season but was recalled on April 25 to replace an injured Jake Marisnick; however, he was injured in a collision and placed on the disabled list.

2018: Emergence as Top Offensive Player

In 2018, Hernández started the season with Buffalo and was recalled in April. In 134 games for the Blue Jays, he hit .239 with 22 home runs, establishing himself as one of Toronto's top offensive players.

2019: Struggles and Return to Major League Team

In 2019, Hernández struggled through the first two months of the season, hitting .189, and was optioned to Triple-A on May 16 before returning to the major league team, finishing with a .230 average and 26 home runs in 125 games.

2020: Silver Slugger Award

In 2020, with the Blue Jays, Hernández batted .289 with 16 home runs and 34 RBIs in 50 games, winning the American League (AL) Silver Slugger Award.

2021: All-Star Selection and Silver Slugger Award

In 2021, Hernández started for the American League in the All-Star Game and finished the season batting .296 with 32 home runs and 116 RBIs, winning a Silver Slugger award for the second year in a row.

2021: All-Star Selection

In 2021, Teoscar Hernández was selected as an All-Star.

March 22, 2022: Signed contract with Blue Jays

On March 22, 2022, Hernández signed a $10.65 million contract with the Blue Jays, avoiding salary arbitration.

November 16, 2022: Traded to Seattle Mariners

On November 16, 2022, the Blue Jays traded Hernández to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for pitchers Erik Swanson and Adam Macko.

February 18, 2023: Received One-Year Contract

On February 18, 2023, Hernández received a one-year, $14 million contract after losing his salary arbitration case.

2023: Played in 2023 World Baseball Classic

In 2023, Hernández played for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, batting 0-for-5 over four games.

January 12, 2024: Signed with Los Angeles Dodgers

On January 12, 2024, Hernández signed a one-year, $23.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

2024: World Series Win with Dodgers

In 2024, Hernandez hit .350 in the World Series against the New York Yankees, contributing a game-tying two-run double in the deciding fifth game, which the Dodgers won.