Trenton Brooks Bio
Trenton Brooks (born July 3, 1995) is an American professional baseball first baseman and outfielder for the Kiwoom Heroes of the KBO League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres. He made his MLB debut in 2024.
Early Life and Background
Trenton Brooks was born in Alpine, California. He attended Granite Hills High School, where he began to develop his skills in baseball. After high school, he played college baseball at the University of Nevada, Reno, further honing his abilities and preparing for a professional career. In 2015, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League, which provided him with valuable experience and exposure to higher levels of competition.
Path to Baseball
In 2016, Trenton Brooks was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 17th round of the Major League Baseball draft. He made his professional debut with the rookie-level Arizona League Indians, where he played 35 games and hit .222. Over the next few years, he progressed through the minor leagues, playing for teams such as the Lake County Captains and the Lynchburg Hillcats. His performance in the minors included a notable season in 2018, where he hit .281 with five home runs and 52 runs batted in across 107 games.
Trenton Brooks Career
Early Career (2016-2022)
Trenton Brooks began his professional career in 2016 after being drafted. He played for various minor league teams, including the Lake County Captains and the Lynchburg Hillcats, where he showed promise as a hitter. In 2021, he played for the Akron RubberDucks and the Columbus Clippers, achieving a combined batting average of .256 with 12 home runs and 56 runs batted in. Brooks spent the entire 2022 season with the Columbus Clippers, hitting .273 with 11 home runs and 48 runs batted in.
Breakthrough (2023-2024)
In August 2023, Trenton Brooks was traded to the San Francisco Giants, where he finished the season with the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats. He began the 2024 season with Sacramento, performing well enough to earn a promotion to the major leagues on May 28, 2024. In his first stint with the Giants, he played 12 games, batting .120 with one run batted in. Despite a challenging start, he continued to work on his game.
Notable Works and Milestones
Trenton Brooks made his MLB debut in 2024, marking a significant milestone in his career. He has played for multiple teams in the MLB and has shown potential as a hitter, with a career batting average of .145 and one home run through the 2025 season.
Trenton Brooks Award Nominations
Throughout his career, Trenton Brooks has not received any major award nominations.
Trenton Brooks Awards Won
Trenton Brooks has not won any notable awards during his professional baseball career.
Trenton Brooks Family
Information regarding Trenton Brooks’ family is not publicly available.
Personal Life
Trenton Brooks maintains a low profile regarding his personal life. There are no publicly available details about his marital status or children.