Gabriel Rincones Jr.

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Gabriel Rincones Jr.
Rincones with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs in 2026
Philadelphia Phillies – No. 17
Outfielder
Born: (2001-03-03) March 3, 2001
Boynton Beach, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 12, 2026, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
(through June 25, 2026)
Batting average.133
Home runs1
Runs batted in3
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

Gabriel Alejandro Rincones Jr. (born March 3, 2001) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2026.

Early life

Rincones was born in Boynton Beach, Florida to Venezuelan parents and his family moved to Venezuela shortly after he was born. His family relocated to Scotland when he was six years old after his father, a former pitcher in the Seattle Mariners system, was hired as an offshore safety advisor in the oil industry.[1][2] Rincones moved back to Venezuela at age 12 to play baseball and lived with an aunt before moving to live with another aunt in Tampa, Florida.[3]

Career

Rincones attended Plant High School.[3] He played junior college baseball at St. Petersburg College. As a freshman, he batted .432 with 11 doubles, four home runs and 28 RBI. Rincones was named the Florida State College Activities Association (FCSAA) Player of the Year after hitting for a .415 average with 19 doubles, six home runs, and 43 RBI during his sophomore season. He also committed to transfer to Florida Atlantic University (FAU) for his remaining eligibility.[4] Rincones drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 19th round of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft, but opted not to sign with the team.[5] In his only season playing for the FAU Owls, Rincones batted .346 with 19 home runs and 69 RBI and was named the Conference USA Newcomer of the Year.[6]

Rincones was selected in the third round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft by the Philadelphia Phillies.[7] He made his professional debut in 2023 for the Single-A Clearwater Threshers, before being promoted to the High-A Jersey Shore BlueClaws on June 12.[8] Rincones opened the 2024 season with the Double-A Reading Fightin Phils. He posted a .300/.417/.600 slash line across 60 plate appearances with the team before landing on the injured list due a right thumb ligament tear on April 24.[9] After a late season return, Rincones finished the season with a .263/.357/.487 slash line at the Double-A level. He was then sent to the Glendale Desert Dogs of the Arizona Fall League following the season.

Rincones made 119 appearances for the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs in 2025, batting .240/.370/.430 with 18 home runs, 73 RBI, and 21 stolen bases. On November 18, 2025, the Phillies added Rincones to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[10]

Rincones was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley to begin the 2026 season.[11] In his first 12 appearances for the club, he batted .239/.345/.283 with five RBI and two stolen bases. On June 12, 2026, Rincones was promoted to the major leagues for the first time following an injury to Adolis García.[12]

Rincones has represented the Great Britain national baseball team in international competition.[13] Competing with the team during the 2021 European Baseball Championship, Rincones played in six games, hitting .259 with three doubles and four RBI.[14]

References

  1. Watson, Anna. "From Scottish Roots to Baseball Dreams: Gabriel Rincones Jr.'s Inspiring Ascent to Phillies' Prospect". MiLB.com. Minor League Baseball. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  2. "From Fife to the Phillies – Gabriel Rincones Jr hopes to make MLB impact". The Scotsman. July 22, 2022. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
  3. Convoy, Paul (July 23, 2022). "Gabriel Rincones Jr: From Fife schoolboy to Major League Baseball". BBC.com. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
  4. "Gabriel Rincones is high-impact player for FAU". BaseballProspectJournal.com. May 16, 2022. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
  5. "Day 3 draft tracker: College players remains emphasis for the Padres". The San Diego Union-Tribune. July 13, 2021. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
  6. Seidman, Corey (July 18, 2022). "Phillies draft big-bat college outfielder with 3rd-round pick". NBC Sports Philadelphia. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
  7. Zolecki, Todd (July 18, 2022). "'Mysteriously wonderful' journey for Rincones is just getting started". MLB.com. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
  8. Philadelphia Phillies 2024 Media Guide
  9. "Phillies' Gabriel Rincones: Recovering from thumb injury". RotoWire. CBS Interactive. May 23, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  10. "Phillies Select Andrew Painter, Two Others". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
  11. "News and Notes on the First Four Phillies Trimmed From Spring Training Roster". si.com. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  12. "Phillies Place Adolis Garcia On 60-Day IL". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
  13. Parent, Rob (July 19, 2022). "Phillies will be looking for power from prospect Rincones". Delaware County Daily Times. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
  14. "Gabriel Rincones". MyWBSC. World Baseball and Softball Federation. Retrieved July 11, 2024.