History of Casey Mize in Timeline

Casey Mize is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Detroit Tigers in MLB. He was the first overall pick in the 2018 MLB draft, selected by the Tigers. Prior to his professional career, Mize played college baseball at Auburn University.

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May 1, 1997: Casey Mize Born

On May 1, 1997, Casey Arthur Mize was born. He later became a professional baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.

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2016: Freshman Year at Auburn

During his freshman year in 2016, Mize played in 16 games for Auburn, starting in 7, and achieved a 2–5 record with a 3.52 ERA and 59 strikeouts.

2017: Sophomore Season Success

In 2017, as a sophomore, Mize pitched in 13 games with 12 starts, achieving an 8–2 record with a 2.04 ERA, 109 strikeouts, and only nine walks. He also played for the United States collegiate national team during the summer.

March 9, 2018: Throws No-Hitter

On March 9, 2018, Mize threw a no-hitter against the Northeastern Huskies, marking the ninth no-hitter in Auburn program history.

June 25, 2018: Signs with Detroit Tigers

On June 25, 2018, Casey Mize signed with the Detroit Tigers, receiving a $7.5 million signing bonus and began his professional career, debuting with the Gulf Coast Tigers.

2018: Drafted by Detroit Tigers

In 2018, Casey Mize was selected by the Detroit Tigers as the first overall pick in the MLB draft, marking a significant milestone in his early career.

2019: Marriage to Tali

In 2019, Casey Mize married his wife, Tali. They reside in Nashville, Tennessee.

2019: Spring Training and Promotion to Erie SeaWolves

In 2019, Mize was invited to spring training and later promoted to the Erie SeaWolves after a strong performance with the Lakeland Flying Tigers. He also threw a no-hitter for Erie before being placed on the injured list in June.

August 19, 2020: MLB Debut

On August 19, 2020, Mize was promoted to the major leagues and made his MLB debut with the Detroit Tigers against the Chicago White Sox, pitching 4+1⁄3 innings and allowing three earned runs.

March 26, 2021: Named to Tigers Starting Rotation

On March 26, 2021, it was announced that Mize would be part of the Tigers' starting rotation for the 2021 season, marking a key step in his MLB career.

2022: Injured List and Tommy John Surgery

In 2022, Mize started as the No. 2 starter but was placed on the injured list in April with an elbow sprain. On June 10th, 2022, he went on the 60-day Injured List and underwent Tommy John surgery, ending his season prematurely.

2023: Continued Recovery from Surgery

In 2023, Mize did not pitch in any professional games as he continued his recovery from Tommy John surgery.

November 2024: Tigers Decline Option

In November 2024, the Tigers declined Mize's $3.1 million option for the 2025 season, making him arbitration eligible.

2024: Made Opening Day Roster

In 2024, Mize made the Tigers' Opening Day roster as part of their rotation. He was later placed on the injured list with a left hamstring strain on July 3rd and finished the season with a 2-6 record and a 4.49 ERA.

January 9, 2025: Agrees to Contract with Tigers

On January 9, 2025, Mize and the Tigers agreed to a one-year, $2.34 million contract, avoiding arbitration, and he made the Tigers' 2025 rotation as the No. 5 starter.