History of Caden Dana in Timeline

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

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1973: Frank Tanana last pitched for Angels

In 1973, Frank Tanana last started as a pitcher for the Angels before Caden Dana joined the team.

2002: Francisco Rodriguez pitched for Angels

In 2002, Francisco Rodríguez last pitched for the Angels before Caden Dana joined the team.

December 17, 2003: Caden Dana's Birth

On December 17, 2003, Caden Lawrence Dana was born. He would later become a 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, Caden Dana was assigned 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 them for $1,497,500, foregoing his commitment to the Kentucky Wildcats. He received the second-highest bonus in the Angels' 2022 draft class.

2022: Named Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year

In 2022, Caden Dana was named the New Jersey Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year during his senior year at Don Bosco Preparatory High School.

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.

2023: Promoted to Tri-City Dust Devils

In 2023, Caden Dana played his first three games with Inland Empire before being promoted on April 25 to the High-A Tri-City Dust Devils of the Northwest League, where he played 11 games.

August 29, 2024: Promotion to Major Leagues

On August 29, 2024, Caden Dana was promoted to the major leagues by the Los Angeles Angels.

2024: MLB.com Top 100 Prospect

In 2024, Caden Dana received a non-roster invitation to the Angels' spring training camp, was promoted to the Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas, and entered MLB.com's league-wide top 100 prospects list, eventually moving up to 74th.