Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Trenton Brooks

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 17, 2025

Discover the career path of Trenton Brooks, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Trenton Brooks is an American professional baseball player currently with the San Diego Padres of MLB. He plays both first base and outfield positions. Brooks made his Major League Baseball debut in 2024 after previously playing for the San Francisco Giants.

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2015: Played with the Chatham Anglers

In 2015, Trenton Brooks played collegiate summer baseball with the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2016: Drafted by Cleveland Indians

In 2016, Trenton Brooks was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 17th round, with the 512th overall selection, of the Major League Baseball draft. He then made his professional debut with the rookie-level Arizona League Indians, hitting .222 in 35 games.

2017: Played with Lake County Captains

In 2017, Trenton Brooks played with the Single-A Lake County Captains, and also appeared in three games for the High-A Lynchburg Hillcats.

2018: Played with Lynchburg Hillcats

In 2018, Trenton Brooks spent the campaign with the Lynchburg Hillcats, hitting .281/.362/.407 with five home runs and 52 RBI across 107 games.

2019: Split Time Between Lynchburg and Akron

In 2019, Trenton Brooks split the season between Lynchburg Hillcats and the Double-A Akron RubberDucks, slashing .248/.321/.429 with 12 home runs and 54 RBI in 114 games.

2021: Returned to Action

In 2021, Trenton Brooks returned to action with Akron RubberDucks and the Triple-A Columbus Clippers, accumulating a .256/.351/.433 batting line with 12 home runs and 56 RBI in 102 combined games.

November 10, 2022: Elected Free Agency

On November 10, 2022, Trenton Brooks elected free agency following the 2022 season.

November 14, 2022: Signed with Oakland Athletics

On November 14, 2022, Trenton Brooks signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics organization.

August 21, 2023: Traded to San Francisco Giants

On August 21, 2023, Trenton Brooks was traded to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for Sean Newcomb. He then finished the year with the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats.