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. Snell is an American professional baseball pitcher.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1973: Designated Hitter Introduction

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

2000: Pedro Martinez's ERA

In 2000, Pedro Martinez posted a 1.74 ERA, which was the lowest in the American League until Blake Snell achieved a 1.89 ERA in 2018.

2004: Johan Santana's Consecutive Pitcher of the Month Awards

In 2004, Johan Santana was the youngest pitcher to win the American League Pitcher of the Month award in consecutive months before Blake Snell achieved the same milestone in 2018.

2012: David Price's 20-Win Season

In 2012, David Price was the last Tampa Bay Ray to record 20 wins in a season before Blake Snell achieved the same feat in 2018.

2014: Promotion to Charlotte Stone Crabs and No-Hitter

In 2014, Blake Snell began the season with Bowling Green and was later promoted to the Charlotte Stone Crabs in May. On August 2, he pitched a rain-shortened no-hitter against the Daytona Cubs, the first in Stone Crabs history. He finished the year with an 8-8 record and a 3.19 ERA across 24 starts and was named the Rays Minor League Pitcher of the Year after the season.

2015: Multiple Promotions and Minor League Pitcher of the Year

In 2015, Blake Snell started the season with the Stone Crabs and was promoted to the Montgomery Biscuits after not allowing any runs in 21 innings. He was later promoted to the Durham Bulls. He finished the season with a 15-4 record and a 1.41 ERA across 25 games and was named the USA Today Minor League Pitcher of the Year. The Rays added him to their 40-man roster after the season.

2017: Demotion and Recall

In 2017, Blake Snell struggled at the beginning of the season, posting a 4.71 ERA through eight starts. He was demoted to Durham on May 13, but was recalled on June 28 and finished the season with a 5–1 record and a 3.31 ERA in 24 starts, recording 119 strikeouts over 129+1⁄3 innings with a 4.04 ERA.

2018: Cy Young Award and All-Star Season

In 2018, Blake Snell won the American League Cy Young Award. He was also an All-Star, leading the league in wins and earned run average (ERA).

2018: Tying AL Record Against Seattle Mariners

In 2018, On June 3, Blake Snell tied an AL record by striking out the first seven batters he faced in a game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field. He allowed no runs in six innings and recorded 12 strikeouts. It was his first career start at Safeco Field and the first professional start witnessed by his grandfather.

2020: World Series Controversy

In the 2020 World Series, Blake Snell started Game 6 for the Rays. Despite pitching a shutout with two hits and nine strikeouts through 5+1⁄3 innings, he was controversially pulled from the game by manager Kevin Cash, leading to the Dodgers winning the game and the World Series.

2023: Cy Young Award and Free Agency

In 2023, Blake Snell had an outstanding season, leading Major League Baseball in ERA (2.25) and hits-per-nine-innings (5.8). He rejected a $20.25 million qualifying offer from the Padres to become a free agent. On November 15, 2023, he won the NL Cy Young Award, receiving 28 out of 30 first-place votes, marking his second Cy Young Award.

2023: Second Cy Young Award

In 2023, Blake Snell won his second Cy Young Award, solidifying his status as one of the top pitchers in Major League Baseball.

2024: Snell signed with the Giants and Threw a No-Hitter

In 2024, Blake Snell signed with the San Francisco Giants. He also threw a no-hitter on August 2 against the Cincinnati Reds, marking a significant achievement.