History of Wilmer Flores in Timeline

Wilmer Flores, nicknamed "Catire", is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder currently playing for the San Francisco Giants in MLB. He signed with the New York Mets as an international free agent in 2007, debuting with them in the major leagues in 2013. He has also played for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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August 6, 1991: Wilmer Flores is born

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

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August 1999: Edgardo Alfonzo collects six hits in a game

In August 1999, Edgardo Alfonzo became the first Mets player to collect six hits in a game.

2001: Barry Bonds record with the Giants

In 2001, Barry Bonds recorded at least 40 RBI through the team's first 45 games.

August 6, 2007: Flores signs with the New York Mets and buys his mom a car

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

2007: Flores signs with the New York Mets

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

2008: Flores is named to the Baseball America Rookie All-Star Team and the 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: Flores starts at second base for the World team at the All-Star Futures Game

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

2009: Flores is rated in the Top 100 prospects by Baseball America

Prior to the 2009 season, Wilmer Flores was rated among the Top 100 prospects by Baseball America, ranking at #47.

2010: Flores is named to the MiLB.com Organization All-Star Team and the 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: Flores is rated in the Top 100 prospects by Baseball America

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

2011: Mets convert Flores 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: Flores is rated in the Top 100 prospects by Baseball America

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

2012: Flores selected MVP at FSL All-Star Game and promoted to Double-A

In 2012, Wilmer Flores was selected at third base for the FSL All-Star Game and earned Most Valuable Player honors. During the 2012 season, the Mets promoted Flores to the Binghamton Mets of the Double-A Eastern League.

2013: Flores plays for the Las Vegas 51s

In 2013, Wilmer Flores began the season with the Las Vegas 51s of the Triple–A Pacific Coast League, batting .321/.357/.531 in 107 games.

2013: Flores makes MLB debut with the Mets

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

2013: Flores is promoted to the Mets' major league roster

In 2013, on August 6, Flores received a promotion to the Mets' major league roster. He made his debut against the Colorado Rockies and on August 7, he notched his first career major league hit. On August 11, he hit his first career home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

April 4, 2014: Charlie Blackmon accomplishes feat

On April 4, 2014, Charlie Blackmon was the first player in the National League to collect six hits in a game.

2014: Flores plays for the Las Vegas 51s and is called up and re-sent multiple times to the Mets

In 2014, Wilmer Flores started with the Las Vegas 51s and was called up to the Mets on April 2 to replace Bobby Parnell and Daniel Murphy. He was then re-sent to the 51s on April 6 to make room for Jon Niese. Flores was recalled on May 9. On June 2, Flores drove in a career high 6 RBI and hit his first career grand slam against the Philadelphia Phillies. He was re-sent down to the 51s on June 26 and recalled for good on July 24.

2015: Flores finishes the season

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

2015: Flores makes the Mets' roster for Opening Day and hits his second career grand slam

In 2015, Wilmer Flores made the Mets' roster for Opening Day. On May 16, Flores hit his second career grand slam and became the first National League position player to hit a grand slam batting ninth in a National League ballpark. On May 26, Flores was tied for most home runs hit by a shortstop with Jhonny Peralta and hit his first career walk-off, a single, off Phillies' pitcher Elvis Araújo.

2015: Flores hits his first career walk-off home run

On July 31, 2015, Wilmer Flores hit his first career walk-off home run, a solo home run, off Washington Nationals pitcher Felipe Rivero in the bottom of the 12th inning, winning an important game for the Mets. After the incident, Flores became a fan-favorite of Mets fans.

2016: Daniel Murphy returns to Citi Field

In 2016, Daniel Murphy returned to Citi Field and received a homecoming video from the team.

2016: Flores bats .267/.319/.469

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

2017: Flores is placed on the 10-day disabled list

On April 21, 2017, Wilmer Flores was placed on the 10-day disabled list with an infection in his knee. On September 2, Flores broke his nose on a foul-tip, which ended his season. He finished the 2017 campaign batting .271/.307/.488 with 18 home runs and 52 runs batted in.

April 15, 2018: Flores hits a walk-off home run

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

January 21, 2019: Flores signs with the Arizona Diamondbacks

On January 21, 2019, Wilmer Flores signed a one-year, $4.25 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

February 4, 2020: Flores signs with the San Francisco Giants

On February 4, 2020, Wilmer Flores signed a two-year, $6 million contract with the San Francisco Giants.

2021: Flores has career-high 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: Flores plays in various positions for the Giants and signs a contract extension

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

2023: Flores has career-high home runs for the Giants

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

August 6, 2024: Flores to miss the remainder of the season

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: Flores exercises his option clause

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

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