History of Tommy Edman in Timeline

Thomas "Tommy" Hyunsu Edman is an American professional baseball utility player currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the St. Louis Cardinals. Known for his versatility and defensive skills, Edman also represents the South Korean national team in international baseball competitions.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 9, 1995: Tommy Edman Born

On May 9, 1995, Thomas Hyunsu Edman, professionally known as Tommy Edman, was born. He is an American professional baseball utility player.

2013: Graduated from La Jolla Country Day School

In 2013, Tommy Edman graduated from La Jolla Country Day School in La Jolla, California, where he was selected to an All-Academic Team.

2015: Plays for Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox

In 2015, Tommy Edman played collegiate summer baseball for the Yarmouth–Dennis Red Sox of the Cape Cod Baseball League, where he batted .304, was named starting second baseman for the East Division All-Star team, and helped lead the Red Sox to the league championship.

2016: Signed with the Cardinals and assigned to State College Spikes

In 2016, Tommy Edman signed with the St. Louis Cardinals after being drafted and was assigned to the State College Spikes, where he played the whole season and was named a New York-Penn League All-Star.

2016: Drafted by the Cardinals

In 2016, Tommy Edman was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the sixth round of the Major League Baseball draft after playing college baseball at Stanford University.

2016: Pac-12 Conference First Team

In 2016, as a junior, Tommy Edman started every game at shortstop for Stanford University and earned a spot on the Pac-12 Conference first team.

2017: Played for Peoria Chiefs, Palm Beach Cardinals, and Springfield Cardinals

In 2017, Tommy Edman played for the Peoria Chiefs, Palm Beach Cardinals, and Springfield Cardinals, achieving a combined batting average of .261 across 119 total games between the three clubs.

2018: Texas League All-Star and PCL Playoffs Co-MVP

In 2018, Tommy Edman was named a Texas League All-Star while playing for Springfield. He also broke Springfield's all-time record by reaching base in 32 straight games. Later in the season, he helped the Memphis Redbirds win the Pacific Coast League title and was named a co-MVP of the PCL playoffs, along with Randy Arozarena.

November 23, 2019: Marriage to Kristen

On November 23, 2019, Tommy Edman married his wife, Kristen.

2019: MLB Debut with Cardinals

In 2019, Tommy Edman made his Major League Baseball debut with the St. Louis Cardinals, quickly becoming a part of their starting lineup and playing various infield and outfield positions.

2019: MLB Debut and First Home Run

In 2019, Tommy Edman was called up to the major leagues by the St. Louis Cardinals, making his debut on June 8 versus the Chicago Cubs. He recorded his first MLB hit on June 14 against Steven Matz of the New York Mets and hit his first career home run on June 20 against Tayron Guerrero of the Miami Marlins. He also had the fastest sprint speed of all major league third basemen at 29.4 feet/second.

2020: Starting Third Baseman

In the pandemic shortened 2020 season, Tommy Edman was named the starting third baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals.

2021: Starting Second Baseman and Gold Glove Award

In 2021, Tommy Edman was named the St. Louis Cardinals' starting second baseman. From August 23 through August 29, he earned the Major League Baseball Player of the Week Award for the National League. He also won the Gold Glove Award at second base.

2021: Gold Glove Award

In 2021, Tommy Edman won a Gold Glove Award as the National League's top defensive second baseman while playing for the St. Louis Cardinals.

June 11, 2022: First Career Walk-Off Home Run

On June 11, 2022, Tommy Edman hit his first career walk-off home run, a two-run shot that secured a 5–4 victory for the St. Louis Cardinals versus the Cincinnati Reds.

January 13, 2023: Contract Agreement with Cardinals

On January 13, 2023, Tommy Edman agreed to a one-year, $4.2 million contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, thus avoiding salary arbitration.

2023: Plays for South Korea in World Baseball Classic

In 2023, Tommy Edman was called to the South Korea national baseball team and played infielder during the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

January 22, 2024: Contract Extension with Cardinals

On January 22, 2024, Tommy Edman and the Cardinals agreed to a two-year deal worth $16.5 million, avoiding salary arbitration once again. However, he was later shut down during spring training due to renewed wrist discomfort after undergoing wrist surgery in the offseason.

July 29, 2024: Traded to Los Angeles Dodgers

On July 29, 2024, Tommy Edman was traded by the St. Louis Cardinals to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-team deal.

November 29, 2024: Contract Extension with Dodgers

On November 29, 2024, Tommy Edman signed a five-year, $74 million contract extension to remain with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including a sixth-year club option.

2024: Traded to Dodgers and World Series Win

In 2024, Tommy Edman was traded from the St. Louis Cardinals to the Los Angeles Dodgers at the trade deadline, subsequently winning the NLCS MVP honors and helping the Dodgers win the 2024 World Series against the New York Yankees.

2024: NLCS MVP and World Series Championship

In 2024, Tommy Edman won the National League Championship Series MVP award after helping lead the Dodgers to the World Series. He subsequently won his first World Series championship when the Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees.