History of Cade Cavalli in Timeline

Cade Cavalli is a professional baseball pitcher for the Washington Nationals, selected 22nd overall in the 2020 MLB draft. He made his debut in Major League Baseball in 2022. He is an American athlete.

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August 14, 1998: Birth of Cade Cavalli

On August 14, 1998, Steven Cade Cavalli was born. He would later become a professional baseball pitcher.

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2016: Cavalli's junior year at Bixby High School

In 2016, during his junior year at Bixby High School, Cavalli achieved a 7–1 win–loss record with a 2.02 ERA. He also batted .416 with four home runs and 47 RBIs.

2017: Cavalli's senior year injury and draft

In 2017, Cavalli missed most of his senior season due to a back injury. He was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 29th round of the 2017 MLB draft, but he chose not to sign and instead went to college.

2018: Cavalli's freshman year at Oklahoma Sooners

In 2018, during his freshman year for the Oklahoma Sooners, Cavalli had a 6.75 ERA over 17+1⁄3 innings and batted .202 with six home runs and 28 RBIs over 58 games. He also played collegiate summer baseball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League after the 2018 season.

2019: Cavalli's sophomore year at Oklahoma Sooners

In 2019, during his sophomore year, Cavalli pitched to a 5–3 record and a 3.28 ERA over 12 starts. He also batted .319 with four home runs and 17 RBIs in 19 games. He missed three weeks due to soreness and played for the United States collegiate national baseball team that summer.

2020: Cavalli's junior year and draft prospect

In 2020, Cavalli entered his junior year as a top prospect for the upcoming draft and was named the Big 12 Conference Preseason Pitcher of the Year. He made four starts with a 4.18 ERA and 37 strikeouts over 23+2⁄3 innings before the college baseball season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020: Nationals draft Cavalli

In 2020, the Washington Nationals selected Cavalli in the first round, with the 22nd overall pick, of the MLB draft. He signed for a $3 million bonus but did not play a minor league game due to the COVID-19 pandemic canceling the season.

2021: Cavalli's professional debut and promotions

In 2021, Cavalli debuted with the Wilmington Blue Rocks, achieving a 3–1 record and a 1.77 ERA. He was then promoted to the Harrisburg Senators on June 14. He was selected to play in the All-Star Futures Game and later promoted to the Rochester Red Wings in mid-August. He finished the season with 175 strikeouts across all three clubs.

August 26, 2022: MLB debut for the Nationals

On August 26, 2022, Cade Cavalli made his MLB debut for the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park against the Cincinnati Reds. He pitched 4+1⁄3 innings and allowed seven runs in a 7–3 loss and did not pitch again in 2022 due to shoulder inflammation.

2022: Cavalli returns to Rochester and All-Star Futures Game selection

In 2022, Cavalli returned to Rochester and was selected to represent the Nationals at the All-Star Futures Game.

March 14, 2023: Cavalli's injury and Tommy John surgery

On March 14, 2023, during spring training, Cavalli sprained the ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow, requiring Tommy John surgery, which ended his 2023 season.

2024: Offseason throwing plan

Cavalli spent the 2024-25 offseason on a regular throwing plan.

2024: Cavalli's recovery and limited appearances

In 2024, after recovering from surgery, Cavalli's appearances were limited to three minor league games due to influenza and "dead arm" issues. He pitched 8+1⁄3 innings with a 2.18 ERA but did not join the Washington Nationals during 2024.

August 6, 2025: Cavalli's second major-league appearance and win

On August 6, 2025, Cavalli made his second major-league appearance for the Nationals against the Athletics, pitching 4+1⁄3 scoreless innings in a 2–1 victory. His fastball averaged 97.3 mph, with one reaching 100.1 mph. He struck out six, becoming the sixth pitcher in Nationals history with 12 or more strikeouts in his first two appearances.