History of Willy Adames in Timeline

Willy Adames is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop currently playing for the San Francisco Giants in MLB. He debuted in MLB with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2018 and played there until being traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in 2021. After the 2024 season, he became a free agent and signed with the Giants. Adames is known for his shortstop skills and contributions to the teams he has played for.

Sections (3)

Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

September 2, 1995: Willy Adames Born

On September 2, 1995, Willy Rafael Luna Adames was born. He is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop.

Others born on this day/year

July 2012: Signed with the Detroit Tigers

In July 2012, Willy Adames signed with the Detroit Tigers as an international free agent.

2013: Helped the Rays reach 90 wins

In 2013, Willy Adames helped the Rays reach 90 wins for the first time since that year.

2013: Professional Debut

In 2013, Willy Adames made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Tigers, hitting .245 with one home run in 60 games.

July 31, 2014: Involved in three-team trade to the Rays

On July 31, 2014, Willy Adames was involved in a three-team trade that sent him, Drew Smyly, and Nick Franklin to the Tampa Bay Rays. He was then assigned to the Bowling Green Hot Rods, finishing the season there.

2014: Season with West Michigan Whitecaps

Willy Adames started the 2014 season with the West Michigan Whitecaps.

2015: Ranked Top Prospect in Rays Farm System

According to MLB.com, in 2015, Willy Adames was ranked as the number one prospect in the Tampa Bay Rays farm system.

2015: Played with Charlotte Stone Crabs

In 2015, Willy Adames played with the Charlotte Stone Crabs, posting a .258 batting average.

2016: Ranked Top Prospect in Rays Farm System

According to MLB.com, in 2016, Willy Adames was ranked as the number one prospect in the Tampa Bay Rays farm system.

2016: Played with Montgomery Biscuits and Selected to All-Star Futures Game

In 2016, Willy Adames played with the Montgomery Biscuits, batting .274. He was also selected to the World Team in the All-Star Futures Game that year.

2017: Ranked Top Prospect in Rays Farm System

According to MLB.com, in 2017, Willy Adames was ranked as the number one prospect in the Tampa Bay Rays farm system.

2017: Played with Durham Bulls

In 2017, Willy Adames played with the Durham Bulls, batting .277 with 10 home runs.

May 22, 2018: MLB Debut and First Home Run

On May 22, 2018, Willy Adames was promoted to the Tampa Bay Rays and made his major league debut the same day, hitting a solo home run against Chris Sale for his first hit.

2018: Ranked Top Prospect

According to MLB.com, in 2018, Willy Adames was ranked as the number two prospect in the Tampa Bay Rays farm system.

2018: MLB Debut with the Rays

In 2018, Willy Adames made his Major League Baseball debut with the Tampa Bay Rays.

2018: Played with Durham Bulls

In 2018, Willy Adames played with the Durham Bulls, hitting .286 with 4 home runs in 64 games.

2019: Everyday Shortstop and Defensive Contributions

In 2019, Willy Adames solidified himself as the everyday shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays, playing 152 games at the position. He recorded 13 Defensive Runs Saved (DRS) and hit .254 with 20 home runs.

2020: Played in Shortened Season, Reached World Series

In the shortened 2020 season, Willy Adames played 54 games for the Tampa Bay Rays, who won the American League pennant. He batted .143 in the World Series, which the Rays lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

May 21, 2021: Traded to the Milwaukee Brewers

On May 21, 2021, Willy Adames was traded by the Tampa Bay Rays to the Milwaukee Brewers along with Trevor Richards.

July 16, 2021: Four RBI Game

On July 16, 2021, Willy Adames had 4 RBI on 3 hits in an 11–6 win over Cincinnati

2021: Traded to the Brewers

During the 2021 season, Willy Adames was traded from the Tampa Bay Rays to the Milwaukee Brewers.

2021: Played 41 games for the Rays

In 2021, Willy Adames played 41 games for the Tampa Bay Rays, batting .197.

March 22, 2022: Signed Contract with Brewers

On March 22, 2022, Willy Adames signed a $4.6 million contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, avoiding salary arbitration.

January 13, 2023: Agreed to contract with Brewers

On January 13, 2023, Willy Adames agreed to a one-year, $8.7 million contract with the Brewers, avoiding salary arbitration.

September 2, 2024: Tied Shortstop Record

On September 2, 2024, Willy Adames tied the major league shortstop record for hitting a home run in five consecutive games. He shares the record with Eddie Miller (1940), Alex Rodriguez (1999 and 2003), Corey Seager (2022), Trea Turner (2023) and Tyler Fitzgerald (2024).

December 10, 2024: Signed with the Giants

On December 10, 2024, Willy Adames signed a seven-year, $182 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, including a $22 million signing bonus and a full no-trade clause.