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 MLB with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2018, later being traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in 2021. After playing with the Brewers through the 2024 season, Adames signed a free agent contract with the Giants.

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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: First time since 2013

Adames ended the 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: Traded to the Tampa Bay 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.

2014: Started 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, posting a .258 batting average.

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 in 2016.

2017: Played with the Durham Bulls

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

May 22, 2018: MLB Debut and First Home Run

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

2018: Played with Durham Bulls

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

2018: MLB Debut with the Rays

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

2019: Everyday Shortstop

In 2019, Willy Adames solidified himself as the everyday shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays, playing 152 games at the position and recording 4.2 wins above replacement.