Willy Adames's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Willy Adames. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2013: Rays Reached 90 Wins

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

2015: Ranked as Top Prospect

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

2016: Ranked as Top Prospect

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. Also in 2016, Adames was selected to the World Team in the All-Star Futures Game.

2017: Ranked as Top Prospect

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

2018: Ranked as Prospect

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

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.

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).