Alek Thomas (American, Mexican Professional Baseball Player) Age, B.

Quick Info

Profession	Professional Baseball Player
Nationality	American, Mexican
Date of Birth	28/04/2000
Age	26 years
Birthplace	Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Summary	Center fielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Known for his speed, defensive abilities, and international representation. Made MLB debut on May 8, 2022.
MLB Debut	08/05/2022
Current Team	Arizona Diamondbacks
Jersey Number	5

High School	Mount Carmel High School, Chicago, Illinois

Heritage	Mother is from Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico

Mother	Mexican heritage from Agua Prieta, Sonora

Draft

2018 MLB Draft, Round 2, Pick 63, Arizona Diamondbacks

Minor League Teams

First Career Home Run

11/05/2022 off Sandy Alcántara (Miami Marlins)

Notable Achievement

Pinch-hit, game-tying two-run home run in Game 4 of 2023 NLCS

International Play

2017 U-18 Baseball World Cup (USA) - Gold Medal, All-World Team, .361 batting average
2023 World Baseball Classic (Mexico) - Third place finish
2026 World Baseball Classic (Mexico) - Selected

MLB Career Statistics

2025 Season Statistics

1. First professional season: .333 batting average with 12 stolen bases in 56 games
2. 2019 season: .300/.379/.450 slash line with 15 stolen bases
3. 2021 Double-A season: .283/.374/.507 slash line with 10 home runs in 72 games
4. Selected to MLB Futures Game
5. Chose to represent Mexico at 2023 World Baseball Classic to honor his heritage
6. Missed extensive time in 2024 due to hamstring injury requiring platelet-rich plasma injection
7. Career-high nine home runs achieved in 2025 season