History of Tommy Edman in Timeline
Thomas Hyunsu Edman is a versatile American professional baseball player. He currently plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers and has also played for the St. Louis Cardinals. Edman also represents South Korea internationally.
May 9, 1995: Birth of Tommy Edman
Tommy Hyunsu Edman was born on May 9, 1995.
2013: Graduated from La Jolla Country Day School
In 2013, Tommy Edman graduated from La Jolla Country Day School in San Diego, California.
2015: Played Summer Baseball in Cape Cod League
In 2015, Tommy Edman played collegiate summer baseball for the Yarmouth–Dennis Red Sox of the Cape Cod Baseball League.
2016: Signed with St. Louis Cardinals and Assigned to Minor League Team
After being drafted in 2016, Tommy Edman signed with the St. Louis Cardinals and was assigned to their minor league system, starting with the State College Spikes.
2016: Successful Junior Year at Stanford University
In 2016, Tommy Edman had a successful junior year playing baseball at Stanford University, leading the team in several stats and earning a spot on the Pac-12 Conference first team.
2016: Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals
In 2016, Tommy Edman was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the sixth round of the MLB draft.
2017: Progression Through Cardinals' Minor League System
In 2017, Tommy Edman progressed through the Cardinals' minor league system, playing for the Peoria Chiefs, Palm Beach Cardinals, and Springfield Cardinals.
2018: Continued Success and Promotion in Minor League
Tommy Edman started the 2018 season with the Springfield Cardinals and was named a Texas League All-Star. He was later promoted to the Memphis Redbirds.
November 23, 2019: Marriage to Kristen
Tommy Edman married his fiancée, Kristen, on November 23, 2019.
2019: MLB Debut with the St. Louis Cardinals
Tommy Edman made his MLB debut with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2019.
2019: Major League Debut and First Home Run
On June 8, 2019, Tommy Edman's contract was selected, and he was called up to the major leagues for the first time, making his debut that night against the Chicago Cubs. He hit his first career home run on June 20 against the Marlins.
2020: Starting Third Baseman for the Cardinals
In the shortened 2020 season, Tommy Edman was named the St. Louis Cardinals' starting third baseman.
2021: Starting Second Baseman and Gold Glove Win
In 2021, Tommy Edman became the Cardinals' starting second baseman. He had a successful season, earning the Major League Baseball Player of the Week Award for the National League in August and ultimately winning a Gold Glove Award for his performance at second base.
2021: Gold Glove Award Winner
Tommy Edman won a Gold Glove Award as the National League's top defensive second baseman in 2021.
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 gave the Cardinals a 5-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
January 13, 2023: Agrees to One-Year Contract with Cardinals
Tommy Edman and the St. Louis Cardinals agreed to a one-year, $4.2 million contract on January 13, 2023, avoiding salary arbitration.
2023: Represents South Korea in World Baseball Classic
Tommy Edman was called to represent the South Korea national baseball team in 2023, playing in the World Baseball Classic as an infielder.
January 22, 2024: Two-Year Contract Extension with Cardinals
On January 22, 2024, Tommy Edman signed a two-year contract extension with the Cardinals worth $16.5 million, avoiding salary arbitration.
July 29, 2024: Traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers
On July 29, 2024, the St. Louis Cardinals traded Tommy Edman to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-team trade that also involved the Chicago White Sox.