Career Timeline of Tristan Gray: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 4, 2026

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

Tristan Gray is an American professional baseball infielder currently playing for the Minnesota Twins in Major League Baseball (MLB). Prior to joining the Twins, Gray played in MLB for the Tampa Bay Rays, Miami Marlins, and Oakland Athletics. He is known for his role as an infielder.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2014: Graduates High School, Drafted but Enrolls in Rice University

In 2014, Tristan Gray graduated from Elkins High School and was selected by the New York Mets in the MLB draft but chose to attend Rice University instead.

2015: Freshman year at Rice

In 2015, as a freshman at Rice University, Tristan Gray appeared in 56 games, batting .247 with three home runs and 25 RBIs.

2016: Sophomore Year at Rice

In 2016, during his sophomore year at Rice University, Tristan Gray returned from an injury to slash .295/.353/.462 with five home runs and 18 RBIs in 42 games. He was also named a league all-star in 2016 playing collegiate summer baseball in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Falmouth Commodores.

2017: Junior Year at Rice

In 2017, Tristan Gray had a breakout season as a junior at Rice University, hitting .313/.399/.540 with eight home runs and 39 RBIs in 47 games.

2017: Drafted by Pittsburgh Pirates

In 2017, Tristan Gray was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 13th round of the Major League Baseball draft and signed. He then made his professional debut for the West Virginia Black Bears where he was named an All-Star.

February 22, 2018: Traded to Tampa Bay Rays

On February 22, 2018, Tristan Gray, along with Daniel Hudson and cash, was traded from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Tampa Bay Rays for Corey Dickerson.

2019: Plays for Montgomery Biscuits

In 2019, Tristan Gray played for the Montgomery Biscuits in the Double-A Southern League, where he had a batting average of .225 with 17 home runs and 64 RBIs.

2021: Assigned to Durham Bulls

For the 2021 season, Tristan Gray was assigned to the Durham Bulls of the Triple-A East, where he slashed .246/.318/.428 with eight home runs and 33 RBI over 75 games.

2022: Returns to Durham Bulls

In 2022, Tristan Gray returned to the Durham Bulls, batting .225 with 33 home runs and 89 RBI over 124 games.

September 16, 2023: Promoted to Major Leagues

On September 16, 2023, Tristan Gray was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time after Taylor Walls was placed on the paternity list. He played for the Rays.