History of Caden Dana in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 25, 2025

Caden Lawrence Dana is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Los Angeles Angels in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was drafted by the Angels in the 11th round of the 2022 MLB draft.

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1973: Youngest Starter Since Frank Tanana

In 2024, when Caden Dana debuted on September 1, he was the youngest starter for the Angels since Frank Tanana in 1973.

December 17, 2003: Caden Dana Born

On December 17, 2003, Caden Lawrence Dana was born. He is an American professional baseball pitcher.

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2020: Committed to Kentucky Wildcats

In early 2020, Caden Dana committed to play college baseball for the Kentucky Wildcats.

August 8, 2022: Assigned to Arizona Complex League Angels

On August 8, 2022, the Angels assigned Dana to the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League Angels.

2022: Signed with the Los Angeles Angels

In 2022, Caden Dana was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels and signed with the team for $1,497,500, forgoing his commitment to the Kentucky Wildcats. His brother, Casey, was also drafted by the Angels that year.

2022: Drafted by Los Angeles Angels

In 2022, Caden Dana was selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the 11th round of the MLB draft.

2022: New Jersey Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year

In his senior year of 2022, Caden Dana was named the New Jersey Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year.

2023: Promoted to Tri-City Dust Devils

In 2023, after playing his first three games with Inland Empire, Caden Dana was promoted to the High-A Tri-City Dust Devils of the Northwest League on April 25.