History of Aaron Nola in Timeline

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April 22, 1970: Tom Seaver's Record

On April 22, 1970, Tom Seaver set the record for the most consecutive strikeouts in a game. Aaron Nola tied this record in 2021.

1977: Steve Carlton Opened Ten Seasons in a Row

Between 1977 and 1986, Steve Carlton opened ten seasons in a row as a Phillies pitcher, setting a record Aaron Nola approached in 2021.

1986: Steve Carlton Opened Ten Seasons in a Row

Between 1977 and 1986, Steve Carlton opened ten seasons in a row as a Phillies pitcher, setting a record Aaron Nola approached in 2021.

1989: First Phillies pitcher since Pat Combs to debut the season after he was drafted

Aaron Nola was the first Phillies pitcher to debut the season after he was drafted since Pat Combs in 1989.

June 4, 1993: Aaron Nola's Birth

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's Consecutive Complete-Game Victories

In 1993, Mike Sirotka recorded four consecutive complete-game victories as an LSU pitcher, a feat matched by Aaron Nola in 2012.

1996: Curt Schilling's Record

In 1996, Curt Schilling held the record for most strikeouts by a Phillies pitcher with fewer than 30 starts in one season, a record that Nola beat in 2017.

2005: Greg Smith's Shutouts

In 2005, Greg Smith was the last LSU pitcher before Nola in 2012 to record two shutouts in one season.

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 (LSU) 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's shutout

Kevin Gausman achieved a shutout in 2011, being the last LSU pitcher before Nola in 2012 to shut out an SEC team.

2012: Freshman Season at LSU

In 2012, Aaron Nola finished his freshman season at LSU with a 7-4 record and a 3.61 ERA.

2012: Impressive Second Season with LSU

In 2012, Aaron Nola had a strong second season with LSU, including his first career shutout complete game against Alabama. He also became the first LSU pitcher since 1993 to record four consecutive complete-game victories and the first since 2005 to record two shutouts in a season. He was named SEC Pitcher of the Year.

June 10, 2014: Signed with the 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: Debut with Reading Phillies

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

2014: Won National Pitcher of the Year Award

In 2014, Aaron Nola was named the National Pitcher of the Year during his time with the LSU Tigers.

2014: Selected by the Phillies in the MLB Draft

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

2014: SEC Player of the Year Award

Prior to the 2014 season, Nola was named first-team preseason All-American. In 2014, he won the SEC Player of the Year Award and the National Pitcher of the Year award.

June 14, 2015: Promoted to Lehigh Valley IronPigs

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

July 21, 2015: Major League Debut

On July 21, 2015, Aaron Nola made his major league debut for the Philadelphia Phillies against the Tampa Bay Rays.

2015: MLB Debut

In 2015, Aaron Nola made his major league debut for the Philadelphia Phillies.

April 2, 2016: Named to Phillies' Opening Day Roster

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

2016: Elbow injury

In 2016, Aaron Nola's season was cut short due to an elbow injury.

2017: Strikeout Record

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

2017: Return to the mound

In 2017, Aaron Nola made a strong return to the mound.

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: Phillies' Opening Day Starting Pitcher

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

February 13, 2019: Contract Extension with the Phillies

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

January 2020: Nola brothers hosted a charity event

In January 2020, Aaron Nola and his brother Austin hosted a "Strike Out ALS" charity event for their uncle.

May 2020: Nola's strikeout record

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

2020: Third Consecutive Opening Day Start

In 2020, Aaron Nola made his third consecutive Opening Day start for the Phillies.

2021: Opening Day Pitcher

In 2021, Aaron Nola was selected to pitch Opening Day for the fourth year in a row.

November 7, 2022: Phillies exercised club option on Nola

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

December 31, 2022: Nola married

On December 31, 2022, Aaron Nola and his wife were married.

November 19, 2023: Nola signed contract to return to Phillies

On November 19, 2023, Aaron Nola signed a seven-year, $172 million contract to return to the Phillies. The contract contains no opt-out provisions, and carries a lower average annual value than other comparable free agent starting pitchers to avoid surpassing MLB's luxury tax apron.