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 of MLB. He debuted in MLB with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2018 and was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in 2021, playing there until signing with the Giants as a free agent after the 2024 season. Adames is known for his contributions as a shortstop in Major League Baseball.

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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: Professional Debut

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

2013: Rays Reached 90 Wins

Willy Adames contributed to the Rays reaching 90 wins for the first time since 2013.

July 31, 2014: Involved in a Three-Team Trade

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, Austin Jackson to the Seattle Mariners, and David Price to the Detroit Tigers. The Rays assigned him to the Bowling Green Hot Rods.

2014: Season with West Michigan Whitecaps

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

2015: Played with Charlotte Stone Crabs

In 2015, Willy Adames played with the Charlotte Stone Crabs.

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

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

2017: Played with the Durham Bulls

In 2017, Willy Adames played with the Durham Bulls.

May 22, 2018: Promoted to Rays and MLB Debut

On May 22, 2018, Willy Adames was promoted to the Tampa Bay Rays and made his major league debut the same day, also hitting his first home run.

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 Durham, hitting .286 with 4 home runs and a .765 OPS in 64 games.

2019: Everyday Shortstop and Defensive Performance

In 2019, Willy Adames became the everyday shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays, recording 13 Defensive Runs Saved (DRS) and contributing significantly both defensively and offensively.

2020: Played in Shortened Season and World Series Appearance

In the shortened 2020 season, Willy Adames played 54 games for the Tampa Bay Rays, helping them win the American League pennant and reach the World Series, where they lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

May 21, 2021: Traded to 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/.254/.371 with 5 home runs and 15 RBI.

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: Tied Shortstop Home Run Record

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

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.