Career timeline: Willy Adames

2012: Pro journey begins

Heading to the Sunshine State

2016-17: Moving on up

This browser does not support the video element. Adames was chosen for the Futures Game and MLB’s Rookie Development Program as he shot up rankings, landing at No. 21 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 heading into 2017 January 12, 2017

May 22, 2018: A powerful introduction

This browser does not support the video element. Welcome to the big leagues -- with a bang. In his second career at-bat, Adames connected against Red Sox ace Chris Sale for a solo homer at Tropicana Field May 22, 2018

Aug. 7, 2018: Walk-off Willy!

This browser does not support the video element. Adames’ first career walk-off home run was a no-doubter. It sailed a Statcast-projected 434 feet to give the Rays a win over the Orioles August 7, 2018

Oct. 7, 2019: Showing up in October

This browser does not support the video element. Playing in the postseason for the 1st time, Adames broke out in Game 3 of the 2019 ALDS vs. the Astros with 3 hits, including a homer, in a Rays win October 7, 2019

Oct. 23, 2020: Welcome to the Fall Classic

This browser does not support the video element. He struck out vs. Julio Urías to end the 2020 World Series, but it wasn’t all bad. Adames doubled in a run in Game 3 for his 1st career RBI in a Fall Classic October 23, 2020

May 22, 2021: Strong start with Crew

This browser does not support the video element. The Brewers traded 2 pitchers to the Rays for Adames on May 21 and he paid off right away, singling in his Crew debut and notching 4 hits, including a go-ahead HR, 5 days later May 22, 2021

July 2, 2021: Send it out, then slide

This browser does not support the video element. Here’s one way to celebrate a homer: When Adames’ 1st-inning shot led the Crew to a victory for a 10-game winning streak, he celebrated by sliding down the dugout railing July 2, 2021

July 25, 2021: Sealed with a kiss

This browser does not support the video element. Adames showed the secret to breaking out of a slump in a game vs. the White Sox: Show your bat some love July 25, 2021

Sept. 26, 2021: Going yard in clincher

This browser does not support the video element. Considering his arrival sparked the Brewers’ run to their 2nd division title in 4 seasons, it was fitting that Adames’ HR sparked the win that clinched the NL Central September 26, 2021

Oct. 10, 2021: Foul play goes Willy’s way

This browser does not support the video element. Brewers hitters were quiet in the 2021 NLDS, but Adames showed there are other ways to contribute by ranging into foul ground to make a spectacular catch against Ozzie Albies October 10, 2021

April 26, 2022: Adames’ huge game sets mark

This browser does not support the video element. En route to winning club MVP honors for the 2nd straight year, Adames homered twice and matched the team record (later broken by Rowdy Tellez) with 7 RBIs in 1 game April 26, 2022