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 Born

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

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2018: Drafted by Pittsburgh Pirates

In 2018, Braxton Ashcraft was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second round of the Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the Pirates and made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast Pirates.

2019: Played with West Virginia Black Bears

In 2019, Braxton Ashcraft played with the West Virginia Black Bears.

2020: Season Cancelled due to COVID-19 Pandemic

In 2020, Braxton Ashcraft did not play due to the Minor League Baseball season being cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021: Tommy John Surgery

In 2021, Braxton Ashcraft returned to play for the Greensboro Grasshoppers before undergoing Tommy John surgery, which caused him to miss the 2022 season.

2022: Missed Season Due to Surgery

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

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

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

2023: Returned from Injury

In 2023, Braxton Ashcraft returned from injury to play for the Bradenton Marauders, Greensboro, and Altoona Curve.

2024: Optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis Indians

In 2024, Braxton Ashcraft was optioned to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians to begin the season. He compiled a 3-2 record and 2.84 ERA with 77 strikeouts across 73 innings in 16 games split between Altoona and Indianapolis.