History of Wilmer Flores in Timeline

Wilmer Flores, nicknamed "Catire", is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder and current free agent. He debuted in MLB in 2013 with the New York Mets, after signing with them as an international free agent on his 16th birthday in 2007. He has also played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants. Flores is known for his versatility as an infielder.

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August 6, 1991: Wilmer Flores Born

On August 6, 1991, Wilmer Alejandro Flores Garcia, nicknamed "Catire", was born in Venezuela.

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August 1999: Edgardo Alfonzo Accomplishment

Wilmer Flores became only the second Mets player to collect six hits in a game, the first being fellow Venezuelan infielder Edgardo Alfonzo, who did so in August 1999.

2001: Barry Bonds Season

On May 16, 2025, Flores became the first Giants player to record at least 40 RBI through the team's first 45 games since Barry Bonds in 2001.

August 6, 2007: Signed with the New York Mets and bought a Hyundai Sonata

On August 6, 2007, his 16th birthday, Wilmer Flores signed as an international free agent with the New York Mets. With his $750,000 signing bonus, he bought his mother a new Hyundai Sonata.

2007: Signed with the Mets

In 2007, on his 16th birthday, Wilmer Flores signed as an international free agent with the New York Mets.

2008: Named to Baseball America Rookie All-Star Team and APP Postseason All-Star Team

In 2008, Wilmer Flores was named to the Baseball America Rookie All-Star Team and the APP Postseason All-Star Team.

2009: All-Star Futures Game

In 2009, Flores started at second base for the World team at the All-Star Futures Game.

2009: Rated in the Top 100 prospects

Prior to the 2009 season, Wilmer Flores was rated in the Top 100 prospects by Baseball America, ranked #47.

2010: Named to MiLB.com Organization All-Star Team and South Atlantic League All-Star Team

In 2010, Wilmer Flores was named to the MiLB.com Organization All-Star Team and the South Atlantic League All-Star Team.

2010: Rated in the Top 100 prospects

Prior to the 2010 season, Wilmer Flores was rated #88 in the Top 100 prospects by Baseball America.

2011: Conversion to third baseman

In 2011, the Mets sent Flores back to the St. Lucie Mets to convert him from a shortstop into a third baseman.

2011: Rated in the Top 100 prospects

Prior to the 2011 season, Wilmer Flores was rated #59 in the Top 100 prospects by Baseball America.

2012: FSL All-Star Game MVP

In 2012, Flores was selected at third base for the FSL All-Star Game. He earned Most Valuable Player honors, going 3-for-4 with a run scored and three runs batted in. He also appeared in the All-Star Futures Game for the second time.

2013: MLB debut

In 2013, Wilmer Flores made his major league debut with the New York Mets.

2013: Promotion to the Mets' major league roster and MLB Debut

On August 6, 2013, his 22nd birthday, Wilmer Flores was promoted to the Mets' major league roster. He made his debut that day against the Colorado Rockies. On August 7, Flores notched his first career major league hit. On August 11, he hit his first career home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

2013: Began season with the Las Vegas 51s

Wilmer Flores began the 2013 season with the Las Vegas 51s of the Triple–A Pacific Coast League, finishing with a .321/.357/.531 batting average.

April 4, 2014: Charlie Blackmon Accomplishment

Wilmer Flores had an accomplishment that was not done since Charlie Blackmon on April 4, 2014. Blackmon was the last player in the National League to collect six hits in a game.

2014: Started season with Las Vegas 51s and Career High 6 RBI

Wilmer Flores started the 2014 season with the Las Vegas 51s in AAA. On June 2, Flores drove in a career high 6 RBI during which he also hit his first career grand slam against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

2015: Struggles, home runs, and walk-off

In 2015, Wilmer Flores made the Mets' roster for Opening Day. On May 16, Flores became the first National League position player to hit a grand slam batting ninth in a National League ballpark. On May 26, Flores hit his first career walk-off.

2015: First Career Walk-Off Home Run

On July 31, 2015, Wilmer Flores hit his first career walk-off home run off Washington Nationals pitcher Felipe Rivero. The solo home run occurred in the bottom of the 12th inning, winning the game for the Mets 2–1.

2015: Season Statistics

Wilmer Flores finished the 2015 season appearing in 137 games with a batting average of .263.

2016: 2016 Season Stats

In 2016, Wilmer Flores batted .267/.319/.469.

2016: Daniel Murphy

On September 9, Flores hit a home run off of former teammate Jacob deGrom in his return to Citi Field and was met with cheers. Flores also received a homecoming video from the team before the game, the first player to receive one since Daniel Murphy in 2016.

2017: Disabled list and broken nose

In 2017, the Mets placed Wilmer Flores on the 10-day disabled list with an infection in his knee. Flores also broke his nose on a foul-tip against the Houston Astros on September 2, which ended his season. Flores finished the season batting .271/.307/.488 with 18 home runs.

April 15, 2018: Walk-off home run against the Brewers

On April 15, 2018, Wilmer Flores hit a walk-off home run to give the Mets a win against the Brewers.

January 21, 2019: Signed with Arizona Diamondbacks

On January 21, 2019, Wilmer Flores signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

February 4, 2020: Signed with San Francisco Giants

On February 4, 2020, Wilmer Flores signed a two-year contract with the San Francisco Giants.

2021: 2021 Regular Season

In the 2021 regular season, Wilmer Flores batted .262/.335/.447 with a career-high 57 runs, 18 home runs, and 53 RBI.

2022: 2022 Season Stats and Contract Extension

In 2022, Wilmer Flores batted .229/.316/.394. On September 12, he signed a two-year contract extension with the Giants.

February 2023: Birth of son

In February 2023, Wilmer Flores and his girlfriend, Ivonelis Navas, welcomed a son named Wilmer Jose Flores in Miami.

2023: 2023 Season Stats

In 2023, Wilmer Flores played in 126 games for San Francisco, slashing .284/.355/.509 with a career–high 23 home runs.

August 6, 2024: Season-Ending Injury

On August 6, 2024, manager Bob Melvin announced that Flores would miss the remainder of the season after undergoing a Tenex procedure to treat right knee tendinitis.

November 2, 2024: Exercised Option Clause

On November 2, 2024, Wilmer Flores exercised his option clause, allowing him to remain with the San Francisco Giants.

May 16, 2025: Three-Home Run Game

On May 16, 2025, Wilmer Flores had his first career three-home run game, including his seventh career grand slam, and scored a career-high eight RBI against the Athletics.