Kyle Tucker

ABOUT KYLE TUCKER

Outfielder who was selected 5th overall in the 2015 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros . He had a breakout season in 2021 when he hit .294 with 30 home runs and 92 RBI. The following year, he earned his first All-Star game selection and he helped the Astros capture the 2022 World Series title.

He was named Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of Florida in 2015. He committed to play at the University of Florida before being selected in the top 5 of the 2015 MLB Draft.

He has played for the Appalachian League's Greeneville Astros. He ended the 2015 season as the #60 overall prospect in Major League Baseball. His baseball fame has helped him accrue more than 160,000 followers on Instagram.

His older brother Preston is also a professional baseball player.

He joined Dansby Swanson , who was selected 1st overall, in being chosen in the top 5 in the 2015 MLB Draft.