History of Aaron Nola in Timeline

Aaron Nola is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB. As a prominent player in Major League Baseball, he has established himself as a key member of the Phillies' pitching rotation. Nola's career highlights include consistently demonstrating strong pitching skills, contributing to the team's performance, and achieving recognition as a respected player in the league.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

April 22, 1970: Tom Seaver Strikeout Record

On June 25, 2021, Aaron Nola tied Tom Seaver's April 22, 1970, record for most consecutive strikeouts in a game.

1977: Steve Carlton Opening Seasons

In 2021, prior to the season, the last Phillies pitcher to open ten seasons in a row was Steve Carlton between 1977 and 1986.

1986: Steve Carlton Opening Seasons

In 2021, prior to the season, the last Phillies pitcher to open ten seasons in a row was Steve Carlton between 1977 and 1986.

1989: First Phillies Pitcher Debut Since Pat Combs

In 2015, Aaron Nola became the first Phillies pitcher to make his major league debut the season after his draft since Pat Combs in 1989, marking a notable achievement.

June 4, 1993: Aaron Nola Born

On June 4, 1993, Aaron Michael Nola was born. He is now an American professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB).

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1993: Mike Sirotka Complete Game Victories

In 2012, prior to May 3, the last LSU pitcher to record four consecutive complete-game victories was Mike Sirotka in 1993.

1996: Curt Schilling's Strikeout Record

In 2017, Aaron Nola beat Curt Shilling's 1996 strikeout record.

1996: Broke Strikeout Record

In 2017, Aaron Nola broke Curt Schilling's 1996 record for most strikeouts by a Phillies pitcher with fewer than 30 starts in one season.

2005: Greg Smith Shutouts in One Season

In 2012, prior to May 3, the last LSU pitcher to record two shutouts in one season was Greg Smith in 2005.

2011: Drafted by Toronto Blue Jays

In 2011, Aaron Nola was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays but chose to attend Louisiana State University (LSU) instead.

2011: Named "Mr. Baseball"

In 2011, at the end of his senior year, Aaron Nola was named the state's "Mr. Baseball" by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association. He played varsity baseball for Catholic High School and made two state playoff appearances.

2011: MLB Draft Selection

In 2011, both Aaron and Austin Nola were selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the MLB Draft. Aaron chose to attend LSU instead of signing.

2011: Kevin Gausman Shutout

In 2012, prior to April 19, the last LSU pitcher to shut out an SEC team was Kevin Gausman in 2011.

2012: Freshman Season Record

In 2012, Aaron Nola finished his freshman season with a 7–4 record and a 3.61 ERA in 89+2⁄3 innings.

2012: Impressive Season with LSU

In 2012, Aaron Nola had an impressive second season with LSU, marked by his first career shutout complete game against Alabama and multiple complete-game victories. He was named the SEC Pitcher of the Year.

June 10, 2014: Signed with Phillies

On June 10, 2014, Aaron Nola signed with the Philadelphia Phillies for a $3.3 million signing bonus and was assigned to the Clearwater Threshers.

August 6, 2014: Double-A Debut

On August 6, 2014, Aaron Nola made his Double-A debut for the Reading Phillies against the Harrisburg Senators, pitching five innings in a 9-2 victory.

2014: National Pitcher of the Year Award

In 2014, Aaron Nola won the National Pitcher of the Year Award while playing for the LSU Tigers.

2014: Preseason All-American and SEC Player of the Year

In 2014, prior to the season, Aaron Nola was named first-team preseason All-American. During the season, he had an 11-1 record with a 1.47 ERA and won the SEC Player of the Year Award, along with the National Pitcher of the Year award.

2014: Drafted by the Phillies

In 2014, the Phillies selected Aaron Nola seventh overall in the MLB Draft, marking a significant milestone in his career.

June 14, 2015: Promotion to Triple-A

On June 14, 2015, Aaron Nola was promoted to the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, marking further advancement in his professional career.

July 21, 2015: Major League Debut

On July 21, 2015, Aaron Nola made his major league debut for the Phillies, becoming the first Phillies pitcher to debut the season after being drafted since Pat Combs in 1989. He wore No. 27.

2015: Advanced Through Phillies' Farm System

In 2015, Aaron Nola advanced through the Phillies' farm system, quickly progressing in his professional baseball career.

April 2, 2016: Named to Opening Day Roster

On April 2, 2016, Aaron Nola was named to the Phillies' Opening Day roster, which was a career milestone. However, he later faced struggles and was placed on the disabled list due to an elbow strain.

2016: Early Shut Down Due to Elbow Injury

In 2016, despite a strong start to the season, Aaron Nola was shut down early due to an elbow injury, impacting his performance.

2017: Broke Strikeout Record

In 2017, Aaron Nola beat Curt Schilling's 1996 record for most strikeouts by a Phillies pitcher with fewer than 30 starts in one season, showcasing his skill.

2017: Phillies 25-man Roster

In 2017, Aaron Nola declared himself "100 percent" and was named to the Phillies' 25-man roster on April 2.

May 8, 2018: Career-High Strikeouts

On May 8, 2018, Aaron Nola struck out a career-high 12 batters in seven innings against the San Francisco Giants.

2018: 200 Strikeouts in a Single Season

In 2018, Aaron Nola became the fourth pitcher in franchise history to record at least 200 strikeouts in a single season, highlighting his achievements.

February 13, 2019: Contract Extension with Phillies

On February 13, 2019, Aaron Nola signed a four-year, $45 million contract extension with the Phillies, including a $2 million signing bonus.

2020: Phillies Opening Day

In 2020, Aaron Nola made his third consecutive Opening Day start for the Phillies and pitched his first two complete games. The Phillies were eliminated from wild card contention.

April 18, 2021: First Complete Game Shutout

On April 18, 2021, Aaron Nola threw his first complete game shutout in the MLB, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 2–0.

2021: Lowest LOB Percentage

In 2021, Aaron Nola had the lowest Left On Base (LOB) percentage in the majors among pitchers, at 66.8%.

October 3, 2022: Phillies' Playoff-Clinching Win

On October 3, 2022, Aaron Nola started the Phillies' playoff-clinching win over the Houston Astros, pitching a perfect game through 6+2⁄3 innings.

November 7, 2022: Phillies Exercise Club Option

On November 7, 2022, the Phillies exercised their $16 million club option on Aaron Nola for the 2023 season.

December 31, 2022: Marriage to Hunter Jayde

On December 31, 2022, Aaron Nola married his wife, Hunter Jayde Nola.

November 19, 2023: Signs Seven-Year Contract with Phillies

On November 19, 2023, Aaron Nola signed a seven-year, $172 million contract to return to the Phillies. The contract contained no opt-out provisions and a lower average annual value to avoid surpassing Major League Baseball's luxury tax apron.