Blake Snell's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Blake Snell. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Blake Snell is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB. He previously played for the Tampa Bay Rays, San Diego Padres, and San Francisco Giants. As a pitcher in Major League Baseball, he is a prominent figure in professional sports.

Sections (3)

Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1973: Third-Lowest ERA since Designated Hitter

In 2018, Blake Snell's 1.89 ERA was the third-lowest in the American League since the designated hitter was introduced in 1973.

2000: Lowest ERA since Pedro Martinez

In 2018, Blake Snell's 1.89 ERA was the lowest in the American League since Pedro Martinez posted a 1.74 ERA in 2000.

2004: Youngest Pitcher to Win Pitcher of the Month Award

In September 2018, Blake Snell became the youngest pitcher to win the American League Pitcher of the Month in consecutive months since Johan Santana did so in 2004.

2012: David Price's 20-Win Season

In 2012, David Price was the last Ray to record 20 wins in a season, a feat that Blake Snell would later match.

2012: Price wins Cy Young Award

In 2018, Blake Snell became the second Rays pitcher to win the American League Cy Young Award, following David Price who won the award in 2012.

2014: Promoted to Charlotte Stone Crabs

In 2014, Blake Snell started with Bowling Green and was promoted to the Charlotte Stone Crabs in May. On August 2, he pitched a rain-shortened no-hitter, the first in Stone Crabs history. He was later named the Rays Minor League Pitcher of the Year.

2015: Promoted to Montgomery Biscuits and Durham Bulls

In 2015, Blake Snell started with the Stone Crabs, was promoted to the Montgomery Biscuits after allowing no runs in 21 innings, and later to the Durham Bulls. He was also named the USA Today Minor League Pitcher of the Year.

2018: Tied AL Record for Strikeouts

In 2018, Blake Snell opened the season in the Rays starting rotation. On June 3, he tied an AL record by striking out the first seven batters in a game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field, finishing with 12 strikeouts in six scoreless innings.

2018: AL Cy Young Award

In 2018, Blake Snell won the American League Cy Young Award, was named an All-Star, and led the league in wins and earned run average (ERA), marking a peak in his performance with the Tampa Bay Rays.

2020: World Series Game 6

During the 2020 World Series Game 6, while leading 1-0, Blake Snell was controversially pulled from the game in the 6th inning, after pitching a shutout with two hits and nine strikeouts, which led to criticism and a Dodgers victory.

2023: Exceptional Season and Second Cy Young Award

In 2023, Blake Snell led Major League Baseball in ERA (2.25) and hits-per-nine-innings (5.8) and won his second Cy Young Award while playing for the San Diego Padres.

2023: Second Cy Young Award

In 2023, Blake Snell won his second Cy Young Award while playing for the San Diego Padres, solidifying his status as one of the league's top pitchers.