Gleyber Torres is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder who has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) since 2018 and is currently on the Detroit Tigers roster[4][7]. He was born in Caracas, Venezuela, in December 1996 and signed as an international free agent with the Chicago Cubs in 2013 before being traded to the New York Yankees in 2016 where he made his MLB debut on April 22, 2018[3][4]. Torres has primarily played middle infield positions and is known for a combination of hitting for power and average, with scouting reports praising his bat and athleticism[2][6]. He was an American League All-Star in 2018 and 2019 and earned Baseball America and minor-league honors as a top prospect during his development[3][4]. Across his MLB career through 2025 Torres has compiled over 150 home runs and a career batting average around .264, marking him as a significant offensive contributor from the middle infield[4][5]. After seven seasons with the Yankees (2018–2024), Torres joined the Detroit Tigers for the 2025 season, where he continued to be an everyday infielder and recorded an All-Star selection in 2025[4][7]. Observers note both his high-ceiling offensive production and periods of defensive or consistency concerns earlier in his career, which have shaped evaluators’ views of his long-term role[2][8]. Off the field, Torres has engaged in charitable and ambassador activities, including work highlighted by organizations such as Special Olympics[1].