History of Teoscar Hernández in Timeline

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 since played for the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners. Hernández is a three-time Silver Slugger Award winner (2020, 2021, 2022) and a two-time All-Star (2021, 2024). He won the World Series with the Dodgers.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

October 15, 1992: Teoscar Hernández Born

On October 15, 1992, Teoscar José Hernández was born. He is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder.

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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 Rookie-Level and Single-A Teams

In 2012, Teoscar Hernández played with the Rookie-level Gulf Coast Astros and Single-A Lexington Legends.

2013: Played with Single-A 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 Double-A

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

2015: Played in WBSC Premier12

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

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

2016: Promoted to Triple-A

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

2016: MLB Debut

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 by the Astros to the Toronto Blue Jays for Francisco Liriano.

2017: Injured and Placed on Disabled List

In 2017, Teoscar Hernández was recalled to replace an injured Jake Marisnick, but was himself injured in a collision with José Altuve and placed on the disabled list.

2017: "Mr. Seeds"

Teoscar Hernández started throwing sunflower seeds at his teammates after they hit home runs in 2017 with the Blue Jays, and he is now nicknamed "Mr. Seeds".

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.

2019: Struggles and Option to Triple-A

In 2019, Teoscar Hernández struggled early in the season, leading to being optioned to Triple-A in May before returning to the major league team.

2020: Silver Slugger Award

In 2020, Teoscar Hernández won the American League Silver Slugger Award for right field.

2021: All-Star Selection and Silver Slugger Award

In 2021, Teoscar Hernández started in the All-Star Game and won 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: 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 by the Blue Jays to the Seattle Mariners.

February 18, 2023: Contract with Mariners

On February 18, 2023, Teoscar Hernández received a one-year, $14 million contract with the Mariners.

2023: World Baseball Classic

In 2023, Teoscar Hernández played for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.

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.

2024: Sunflower Seed Celebration

In 2024, Teoscar Hernández explained that he throws sunflower seeds at his teammates after home runs and that he began this celebration in 2017 with the Blue Jays.