Tommy Pham is a professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB. Prior to his time with the Pirates, he has played for several other MLB teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Reds, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago White Sox, and Kansas City Royals. He is an American player who has had a relatively long and active career in professional baseball.
March 8, 1988: Tommy Pham's Birth
On March 8, 1988, Thomas James Pham was born. He would later become a professional baseball outfielder.
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2006: Minor League Career Begins
In 2006, Tommy Pham began his minor league career with the Rookie League Johnson City Cardinals, batting .231 with one home run.
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2006: Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals
In 2006, Tommy Pham was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 16th round of the MLB draft, marking the beginning of his professional baseball career.
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2006: Opted for Professional Baseball
In 2006, after being drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals, Tommy Pham chose to pursue a professional baseball career over playing college baseball, receiving a $325,000 signing bonus.
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2007: Shift to Outfield
In 2007, Tommy Pham was shifted to the outfield and played for the Low-A Batavia Muckdogs and Single-A Swing of the Quad Cities, batting .188 with two home runs.
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2008: Vision Issues Begin
In 2008, Tommy Pham began experiencing vision issues related to keratoconus, a rare eye disorder causing degenerative vision.
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2008: Vision Impairment
In 2008, Tommy Pham faced a vision impairment related to keratoconus, which he later overcame.
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2008: Single-A and High-A
In 2008, Tommy Pham played for Single-A Quad Cities and High-A Palm Beach Cardinals, hitting .203 with a career-high 156 strikeouts.
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2009: High-A Performance
In 2009, Tommy Pham batted .232 in 380 plate appearances in High-A.
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2009: Contact Lenses Improved Vision
In 2009, Tommy Pham started wearing contact lenses, which improved his vision to 20/15 in both eyes, counteracting the effects of keratoconus.
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2010: Wrist Fracture
In 2010, Tommy Pham suffered a small fracture in his wrist, impacting his season.
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June 2011: Wrist Ligament Tear
In June 2011, Tommy Pham tore a wrist ligament during a game. Despite the injury, he played 40 games and batted .294.
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2012: Torn Shoulder Labrum
In early 2012, Tommy Pham suffered a torn left shoulder labrum, causing him to miss most of the season. He batted .154 for the Double-A Springfield Cardinals.
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2013: Another Labrum Tear
In 2013, after being promoted to Triple-A Memphis, Tommy Pham tore his other labrum. He returned to Springfield after rehabilitation.
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September 7, 2014: First Major League Call-Up
On September 7, 2014, Tommy Pham was called up to the major leagues with the Cardinals for the first time, marking a significant milestone in his career.
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2014: Solid Performance in Memphis
In 2014, Tommy Pham played mostly for Memphis, batting .324 with 10 home runs.
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July 3, 2015: Return to Cardinals
On July 3, 2015, the Cardinals recalled Pham to the major league club.
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2017: Cardinals Record
In 2017, Tommy Pham became the first Cardinals batter since 1900 to record at least a .300 batting average, 20 home runs, 20 doubles, and 20 stolen bases in the same season, showcasing a remarkable all-around performance.
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October 11, 2020: Stabbing Incident
On October 11, 2020, Tommy Pham was stabbed during a fight outside a strip club in San Diego and underwent surgery at UC San Diego Health.
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March 26, 2022: Signed with Cincinnati Reds
On March 26, 2022, Tommy Pham signed a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds, with a mutual option for 2023.
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August 1, 2022: Traded to the Boston Red Sox
On August 1, 2022, Tommy Pham was traded to the Boston Red Sox for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
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November 10, 2022: Declined Option
On November 10, 2022, the Red Sox and Tommy Pham declined a mutual option, making him a free agent.
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January 24, 2023: Signed with the New York Mets
On January 24, 2023, Tommy Pham signed a one-year, $6 million contract with the New York Mets.
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August 1, 2023: Traded to Arizona Diamondbacks
On August 1, 2023, the Mets traded Tommy Pham and cash considerations to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for prospect Jeremy Rodriguez.
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2023: Contract Option Year
2023 was the mutual option year in Tommy Pham's contract with the Cincinnati Reds.
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April 15, 2024: Signed with Chicago White Sox
On April 15, 2024, Tommy Pham signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox, beginning his tenure with their Triple-A affiliate.
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July 29, 2024: Traded Back to the Cardinals
On July 29, 2024, the White Sox traded Tommy Pham to the St. Louis Cardinals as part of a three-team deal.
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August 31, 2024: Claimed by Kansas City Royals
On August 31, 2024, Tommy Pham was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Royals.
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December 2024: Signed with Leones del Escogido
In December 2024, Tommy Pham signed with the Leones del Escogido for the 2024–25 LIDOM season.
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February 16, 2025: Signed with Pittsburgh Pirates
On February 16, 2025, Tommy Pham signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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