Trenton Brooks (born July 3, 1995) is an American professional baseball first baseman and outfielder currently in the Houston Astros organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres, and in the KBO League for the Kiwoom Heroes. Brooks made his MLB debut in 2024, becoming one of the later first-time call-ups in recent memory for a position player. His professional career began after being selected in the 2016 MLB Draft, and he has steadily climbed the minor league ladder across multiple organizations before reaching the major leagues.
Trenton Brooks Bio
Born in Alpine, California, Trenton Brooks developed his baseball skills in the San Diego area before pursuing higher education and collegiate baseball. He has built his career as a versatile fielder capable of playing both corner outfield positions and first base, giving him value as a potential bench piece at the major league level. Brooks represents the path of a player who spent several years developing in the minor leagues before receiving his first major league opportunity.
Early Life and Background
Trenton Brooks grew up in Alpine, California, where he attended Granite Hills High School. At Granite Hills, Brooks established himself as a notable baseball player, laying the foundation for his future professional career. His performance in high school caught the attention of college programs, leading him to continue his baseball development at the collegiate level.
Brooks went on to play college baseball at the University of Nevada, Reno. His collegiate career helped refine his skills and prepare him for the professional ranks. In the summer of 2015, Brooks played for the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League, one of the premier collegiate summer baseball leagues in the United States. This experience against top college players further prepared him for the challenges of professional baseball.
Path to Professional Baseball
After completing his college career at the University of Nevada, Reno, Brooks entered the 2016 MLB Draft. The Cleveland Indians selected Brooks in the 17th round with the 512th overall selection. Being drafted in the 17th round often means a player must prove themselves through the minor leagues to reach the majors, and Brooks embodied that journey over the following years.
Brooks signed his first professional contract and reported to the Arizona League Indians, the rookie-level affiliate, where he began his professional career in the summer of 2016. He played 35 games with the Arizona League Indians, hitting .222 to start his professional career.
Trenton Brooks Career
Minor League Development (2016–2019)
Brooks began his professional career in 2016 with the rookie-level Arizona League Indians, where he appeared in 35 games and hit .222. The following season, he advanced to the Single-A Lake County Captains, also making a brief appearance with the High-A Lynchburg Hillcats. In 29 games for Lake County, Brooks batted .214 with one home run and eight runs batted in.
His first full breakthrough came in 2018 with Lynchburg in the High-A Carolina League. Brooks played 107 games and hit .281 with five home runs and 52 RBI, demonstrating his ability to be a consistent contributor at the High-A level. In 2019, he split time between Lynchburg and the Double-A Akron RubberDucks, combining to play 114 games while slashing .248/.321/.429 with 12 home runs and 54 RBI. This performance showed his capability to handle Double-A pitching.
COVID-19 Season and Recovery (2020–2021)
The 2020 minor league season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning Brooks did not play in any professional games that year. This interruption came during what would have been his age-25 season, a critical period in player development. Brooks returned to action in 2021 with Akron and the Triple-A Columbus Clippers. In 102 combined games, he accumulated a .256 batting average with 12 home runs and 56 RBI, showing he could compete at the Triple-A level.
Triple-A Success and MLB Opportunity (2022–2023)
Brooks spent the entirety of 2022 with Triple-A Columbus, playing 87 contests and hitting .273 with 11 home runs and 48 RBI. Following the season, he elected free agency and signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics on November 14, 2022. Brooks began the 2023 season with the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators and posted impressive numbers, hitting .299 with 16 home runs and 71 RBI across 94 games. His strong performance attracted attention from contenders.
On August 21, 2023, Brooks was traded to the San Francisco Giants organization in exchange for Sean Newcomb. He finished the 2023 season with the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, where he hit .233 in 24 appearances.
MLB Debut with San Francisco Giants (2024)
Brooks began the 2024 season with Triple-A Sacramento, playing 43 games and compiling a .308 batting average with four home runs and 18 RBI. On May 28, 2024, Brooks was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time, making his MLB debut with the San Francisco Giants. He appeared in 12 games for the Giants, batting .120 with one RBI and one stolen base. On June 24, Brooks was designated for assignment following the promotion of Raymond Burgos. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Sacramento on July 1, ending his time with the Giants organization.
San Diego Padres (2025)
Following the 2024 season, Brooks elected free agency and signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres on November 13, 2024. He reported to Triple-A El Paso and dominated Pacific Coast League pitching, batting .311 with 14 home runs and 54 RBI in 60 appearances. On June 15, 2025, the Padres selected Brooks’ contract and added him to their active roster. He hit a home run in his second game, and on June 17, he hit his first career major league home run off Matt Sauer of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Brooks made 25 appearances for San Diego, hitting .146 with one home run and two RBI. On July 31, he was designated for assignment. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A El Paso on August 4, 2025.
International Move and KBO League (2026)
On December 16, 2025, Brooks signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Kiwoom Heroes of the KBO League in South Korea. This move represented his first experience playing professionally outside of the United States. Brooks made 41 appearances for the Heroes, batting .217 with 16 RBI and one stolen base. On May 18, 2026, Brooks was released by Kiwoom following the signing of Keston Hiura.
Houston Astros (2026)
Following his release from Kiwoom, Brooks signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros on June 10, 2026, returning to Major League Baseball and joining the Astros organization.
Trenton Brooks Career Performance Statistics
Brooks has accumulated limited major league statistics through his brief MLB appearances with the Giants and Padres. His professional career has primarily been built at the minor league and international levels.
MLB Career Totals
Through the 2025 MLB season, Brooks has appeared in 37 major league games, recording a career batting average of .145 with one home run and three runs batted in. His one career home run came with the San Diego Padres on June 17, 2025, against Matt Sauer of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Professional Career Highlights
Brooks has shown the ability to hit for average and power at the Triple-A level throughout his career. His strongest minor league season came in 2023 with Las Vegas, where he hit .299 with 16 home runs and 71 RBI in 94 games. He also performed well with El Paso in 2025, batting .311 with 14 home runs and 54 RBI in 60 games. Brooks has demonstrated versatility, playing both corner outfield positions and first base throughout his professional career.
Trenton Brooks Family
Family Background
Limited verified information is available regarding Trenton Brooks’ family background. He was born and raised in Alpine, California, where he attended Granite Hills High School before pursuing his baseball career at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Personal Life
Brooks has maintained a private personal life throughout his professional career. As of available public information, his marital status and family details have not been publicly disclosed. His focus has remained on his baseball career as he continues to pursue opportunities at the professional level.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 season represented a significant year in Trenton Brooks’ career. After beginning the year in the San Diego Padres minor league system with Triple-A El Paso, Brooks earned his second major league call-up on June 15, 2025. He made an immediate impact, hitting a home run in his second game with the Padres. His first career home run came on June 17 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, a milestone moment that validated his years of minor league development.
Brooks appeared in 25 games for the Padres during his time on the active roster, though his offensive production was limited at the major league level with a .146 batting average. The Padres ultimately designated him for assignment on July 31, and he finished the season with El Paso after clearing waivers. Despite the challenges of limited MLB playing time, Brooks demonstrated his ability to hit for average and power in Triple-A, where he posted a .311 average with 14 home runs in 60 games before his call-up.
Looking ahead, Brooks signed with the Kiwoom Heroes of the KBO League following the 2025 season, marking a new chapter in his professional career as he pursued international playing opportunities.