History of Aaron Nola in Timeline

Aaron Nola is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Philadelphia Phillies in Major League Baseball (MLB). As a key player for the Phillies, he has made significant contributions to the team. Nola is known for his pitching skills and has established himself as a prominent figure in contemporary baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

April 22, 1970: Tied Record for Most Consecutive Strikeouts in a Game

On June 25, 2021, Aaron Nola struck out 10 consecutive batters in a game against the Mets, tying Tom Seaver's April 22, 1970, record for most consecutive strikeouts in a game.

1977: Longest Streak by Phillies Pitcher Since Steve Carlton

In 2021, Aaron Nola had the longest streak by a Phillies pitcher to open for four seasons, since Steve Carlton opened ten seasons in a row between 1977 and 1986.

1986: Longest Streak by Phillies Pitcher Since Steve Carlton

In 2021, Aaron Nola had the longest streak by a Phillies pitcher to open for four seasons, since Steve Carlton opened ten seasons in a row between 1977 and 1986.

1989: First Phillies Pitcher Since Pat Combs To Debut the Season After Draft

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

June 4, 1993: Aaron Nola Born

On June 4, 1993, Aaron Michael Nola was born. He is an American professional baseball pitcher.

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1993: Four Consecutive Complete Game Victories

On May 3, 2012, Aaron Nola became the first LSU pitcher to record four consecutive complete-game victories since Mike Sirotka in 1993.

1996: Most Strikeouts by a Phillies Pitcher With Fewer Than 30 Starts

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.

1996: Curt Schilling's Strikeout Record

In 2017, Aaron Nola beat Curt Shilling's 1996 record for most strikeouts by a Phillies pitcher with fewer than 30 starts.

2005: Two Shutouts in One Season

In 2012, Aaron Nola became the first LSU pitcher to record two shutouts in one season since Greg Smith did in 2005.

2011: Drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays

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

2011: Named "Mr. Baseball"

In 2011, at the end of his senior year, the Louisiana Sports Writers Association named Aaron Nola the state's "Mr. Baseball".

2011: Kevin Gausman Shutout

On April 19, 2012, Aaron Nola became the first LSU pitcher to shut out an SEC team since Kevin Gausman did in 2011.

2012: Freshman Season

Aaron Nola finished his freshman season in 2012 with a 7–4 record and a 3.61 ERA.

2012: Impressive Second Season with LSU

In 2012, Aaron Nola had an impressive second season with LSU, throwing his first career shutout complete game against Alabama on April 19.

June 10, 2014: Signed with Phillies

On June 10, 2014, Aaron Nola signed with the Philadelphia Phillies for a $3.3 million signing bonus.

August 6, 2014: Double-A Debut

On August 6, 2014, Aaron Nola made his debut for the Double-A Reading Phillies against the Harrisburg Senators.

2014: National Pitcher of the Year Award

In 2014, Aaron Nola won the National Pitcher of the Year Award as a player for the LSU Tigers.

2014: Phillies Draft Nola

In 2014, the Phillies selected Aaron Nola seventh overall in the MLB Draft, and he signed with the team that June.

June 14, 2015: Promoted to Triple-A

On June 14, 2015, Aaron Nola was promoted to the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs.

July 21, 2015: MLB 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 he was drafted since Pat Combs in 1989.

2015: Nola's pitching style in first MLB season

In 2015, Aaron Nola's first season in the majors, his four-seam fastball ranged between 91.6 and 93.8 mph, while his sinker averaged 90.1 mph.

2015: Advancement through Phillies' Farm System

Throughout the 2015 season, Aaron Nola advanced through the Phillies' farm system.

April 2, 2016: Named to Opening Day Roster

On April 2, 2016, Aaron Nola was named to the Phillies' Opening Day roster for 2016.

2016: Elbow Injury

In 2016, Aaron Nola performed well in his first full season with the Phillies but was shut down early due to an elbow injury.

2017: Nola starts a rotation start streak

In 2017 Aaron Nola started a consistent rotation start streak that would end in May 2025.

2017: Strong Return to the Mound

In 2017, Aaron Nola made a strong return to the mound, allowing two runs or fewer in 18 of his 27-season starts and beat Curt Shilling's 1996 record for most strikeouts.

2017: Most Strikeouts by a Phillies Pitcher With Fewer Than 30 Starts

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

2018: Nola's September Struggles

Between 2018 and 2020, Aaron Nola had a pre-September record of 30-9 with a 2.79 ERA in 62 starts, while in September he pitched 4-9 with a 4.44 ERA in 17 starts.

2018: Increased fastball speed

By the start of the 2018 season, Aaron Nola increased his fastball speed to 93.3 mph.

2018: Most Innings Pitched

From 2018 to 2024 Aaron Nola pitched 1264+2⁄3 innings, the most in the majors.

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.

2018: Opening Day Starting Pitcher

In 2018, Aaron Nola was chosen as the Phillies' Opening Day starting pitcher.

February 13, 2019: Contract Extension

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

2019: Nola's September struggles

In September 2019, Aaron Nola went 0-3 with a 6.51 ERA in five starts, continuing his late-season struggles.

January 2020: Nola brothers hosted "Strike Out ALS" charity event

In January 2020, Aaron Nola and his brother Austin hosted a "Strike Out ALS" charity event to support their uncle suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

May 2020: Nola set franchise record in strikeout rate

In May 2020, Aaron Nola had struck out 9.63 batters per nine innings, which was the highest in Phillies franchise history at the time.

2020: Nola's September Struggles

Between 2018 and 2020, Aaron Nola had a pre-September record of 30-9 with a 2.79 ERA in 62 starts, while in September he pitched 4-9 with a 4.44 ERA in 17 starts.

2020: Charity Work and Roberto Clemente Award Nomination

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Aaron Nola partnered with Yuengling to launch "Cheers PA" and served as an ambassador for Garth Brooks' "Home Plate Project." He was also nominated for the Roberto Clemente Award for his charity work.

2020: Phillies' Spring Training

In 2020, Aaron Nola arrived late to the Phillies' spring training after quarantining due to exposure to COVID-19.

2021: Nola added a cutter to his rotation

During 2021 spring training, Aaron Nola began working a cutter into his rotation, stating he had always wanted to throw one but never took it into a game before.

2021: Lowest Left on Base Percentage in the Majors

For the 2021 season, Aaron Nola had the lowest left on base percentage in the majors, at 66.8%.

2021: Ranked among top Opening Day pitchers

Going into the 2021 season, Mike DePrisco of NBC Sports ranked Aaron Nola sixth among all 30 Opening Day pitchers, while Will Leitch of MLB.com placed him at number 10.