Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Willy Adames

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

Willy Adames is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop currently playing for the San Francisco Giants in MLB. He debuted in 2018 with the Tampa Bay Rays and played for them until being traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in 2021. Adames signed with the Giants as a free agent after the 2024 season. He is known for his skills as a shortstop.

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July 2012: Signed with the Detroit Tigers

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

2013: Rays Reach 90 Wins

Following a two-hit performance in the final game of the year, Adames ended the 2018 season with three straight multi-hit games, helping the Rays reach 90 wins for the first time since 2013.

2013: Professional Debut

In 2013, Willy Adames made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Tigers.

July 31, 2014: Three Team Trade

On July 31, 2014, Willy Adames was involved in a three-team trade. He, along with Drew Smyly and Nick Franklin, were sent to the Tampa Bay Rays. Austin Jackson went to the Seattle Mariners, and David Price went to the Detroit Tigers.

2014: Season Start with West Michigan Whitecaps

Willy Adames began the 2014 season playing with the West Michigan Whitecaps.

2015: Plays with Charlotte Stone Crabs

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

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

In 2016, Willy Adames played with the Montgomery Biscuits. Also in 2016, he was selected to the World Team in the All-Star Futures Game.

2017: Plays with Durham Bulls

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

May 22, 2018: MLB Debut

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

2018: MLB Debut with the Rays

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

2018: Plays with Durham Bulls

In 2018, Willy Adames played 64 games with the Durham Bulls, hitting .286.

2019: Everyday Shortstop

In 2019, Willy Adames solidified himself as the everyday shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays, playing 152 games at the position.

2020: Played for First Place Rays

In the shortened 2020 season, Willy Adames played 54 games for the first place Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays won the American League pennant that year, but lost the World Series.

May 21, 2021: Traded to the 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 on Three Hits

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

2021: Trade to the Brewers

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

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 Milwaukee Brewers, avoiding salary arbitration.

September 2, 2024: Ties Shortstop Record

On September 2, 2024, Willy Adames tied the major league shortstop record for hitting a home run in five consecutive games.

December 10, 2024: Signed Contract with 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, a full no-trade clause, and no deferred money. This is the largest contract ever given out by the Giants as of December 2024.

December 2024: Largest Contract Given by Giants

As of December 2024, Willy Adames signed a seven-year, $182 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, and it became the largest contract ever given out by the Giants.