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, a Dominican professional baseball outfielder, currently plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB. Nicknamed "Teo," he debuted in MLB in 2016 with the Houston Astros, and has since played for the Toronto Blue Jays, and Seattle Mariners. A three-time Silver Slugger Award winner, Hernández was an All-Star in both 2021 and 2024. Furthermore, with the Dodgers, he won the World Series in 2024 and 2025.

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February 2011: Signed with 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, Teoscar Hernández played with the Rookie-level Gulf Coast Astros and Single-A Lexington Legends, recording a .243 batting average.

2013: Played with Quad City River Bandits

In 2013, Teoscar Hernández played the entire season with the Single-A Quad City River Bandits, hitting .271 with 13 home runs.

2014: Promoted to Corpus Christi Hooks

In 2014, Teoscar Hernández started with the Lancaster JetHawks and was promoted to the Corpus Christi Hooks, hitting .292 with 21 home runs.

2015: Played with Double-A Corpus Christi

In 2015, Teoscar Hernández played the entire season with Double-A Corpus Christi, batting .219 with 17 home runs.

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 against the Toronto Blue Jays, recording two hits and a home run off Francisco Liriano.

2016: Promoted to Fresno Grizzlies

In 2016, Teoscar Hernández began the season with Corpus Christi and was promoted to the Fresno Grizzlies in late June.

2016: MLB Debut with 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, Teoscar Hernández and Nori Aoki were traded to the Toronto Blue Jays for Francisco Liriano.

2018: Emergence as Top Offensive Player

In 2018, Teoscar Hernández emerged as one of Toronto's top offensive players, slugging 51 extra-base hits in his first 100 games.

2020: Silver Slugger Award

In 2020, Teoscar Hernández won the American League (AL) Silver Slugger Award for right field and made his postseason debut.

2021: All-Star and Silver Slugger

In 2021, Teoscar Hernández started for the AL in the All-Star Game and won a Silver Slugger award for the second year in a row.

March 22, 2022: Signed Contract with Blue Jays

On March 22, 2022, Teoscar 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, Teoscar Hernández was traded from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Seattle Mariners.

February 18, 2023: Contract with Seattle Mariners

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

January 12, 2024: Signed with Los Angeles Dodgers

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

January 3, 2025: Signed Three-Year Contract with Dodgers

On January 3, 2025, Teoscar Hernández signed a three-year, $66 million contract to remain with the Dodgers.

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