History of Braxton Ashcraft in Timeline

Braxton Ashcraft is a professional baseball pitcher from the United States, currently playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates in Major League Baseball (MLB).

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October 5, 1999: Braxton Ashcraft's Birth

On October 5, 1999, Braxton Ashcraft was born. He is an American professional baseball pitcher.

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2017: High School Football Achievements

In 2017, Ashcraft caught seven touchdown passes in a high school football game, just one shy of a state record. He had over 2,000 receiving yards and 37 touchdowns for the season.

2018: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates

In 2018, Braxton Ashcraft was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second round (51st overall) of the Major League Baseball draft. He then signed and made his professional debut with the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Pirates that summer.

2019: Played for West Virginia Black Bears

In 2019, Ashcraft pitched for the Low-A West Virginia Black Bears, logging a 1–9 record and 5.77 ERA with 39 strikeouts. He later underwent surgery on his left shoulder.

2020: Minor League Season Cancellation and Surgery

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ashcraft did not play in 2020 as the minor league season was canceled. He also had surgery to repair a torn meniscus.

2021: Played for Greensboro Grasshoppers; Tommy John Surgery

In 2021, Ashcraft returned to play for the High-A Greensboro Grasshoppers, making 10 starts before undergoing Tommy John surgery in August.

2022: Missed Season Due to Surgery

Braxton Ashcraft missed the 2022 season due to recovery from Tommy John surgery.

November 14, 2023: Added to Pirates 40-Man Roster

On November 14, 2023, the Pirates added Ashcraft to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.

2023: Return to Play with Multiple Affiliates

In 2023, Ashcraft returned from injury, playing for the Single-A Bradenton Marauders, Greensboro, and the Double-A Altoona Curve. He posted a cumulative 0–3 record and 2.39 ERA with 63 strikeouts across 52+2⁄3 innings.

2024: Played for Altoona and Indianapolis

In 2024, Ashcraft played in 16 games split between Altoona and Indianapolis, compiling a 3–2 record and 2.84 ERA with 77 strikeouts across 73 innings.

May 26, 2025: Major League Debut

On May 26, 2025, Ashcraft was promoted to the major leagues and debuted with the Pirates, pitching the final three innings in a loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. He struck out Tim Tawa for his first major league strikeout that day.

2025: Personal Life in 2025

As of 2025, Ashcraft's parents are Karen and Tony, and he has three siblings. His father coached him in youth baseball. He is engaged to Cassidy Green.