Kyle Tucker is a professional right fielder with the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball, as of May 2025. He was born on January 17, 1997, in Tampa, Florida. Kyle was chosen by the Houston Astros with the fifth overall pick in the 2015 MLB draft. Tucker made his MLB debut with the Houston Astros on July 7, 2018, versus the Chicago White Sox. He collected his first major league hit and RBI on that day.
Tucker played baseball for the Henry B. Plant High School squad in Tampa, Florida. He made an appearance in the All-American Classic by Perfect Game. In 2015, Tucker received the Gatorade Player of the Year award for Florida. He was then picked by the Houston Astros and assigned to their minor league teams. In 2021, Tucker was chosen for the All-MLB Team, he also earned his first MLB All-Star selection, Gold Glove Award, and World Series triumph the following year. He participated in the World Baseball Classic in 2023 as a part of the United States team. On September 10, 2023, during an eight-run sixth inning of a 12-2 victory over the San Diego Padres, he made team history by being the first player to ever have two triples in a single inning. He has been selected for three All-Star Games as of May 2025.
Kyle Tucker’s Parents
Mike Tucker and Lisa Fernandez are the parents of Kyle Tucker, as per the NY Times.
Kyle Tucker’s Mother
Lisa Fernandez is the mother of Kyle Tucker. She always encouraged him to be careful about what he said and how he carried himself. “We always told him, if you don’t talk a lot, people will listen when you talk,” she explained in an interview with the New York Times.
Kyle Tucker’s Father
Mike Tucker is the father of Kyle Tucker.
Kyle Tucker Siblings
Kyle has two siblings named Preston and Hannah Tucker. His brother, Preston Tucker, is a free agent as of 2025. He has played for teams like the Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves, and Cincinnati Reds. Preston also attended the same school as his brother. During his college career, he played for the Florida Gators Baseball team while attending the University of Florida.
FAQs on Kyle Tucker
A. Kyle Tucker is American citizen.
A. Kyle Tucker's father’s name is Mike Tucker.
A. Kyle Tucker's mother's name is Lisa Fernandez.
A. Kyle Tucker has two siblings, Preston and Hannah Tucker. Preston is also a professional MLB player.
