History of Chase Burns in Timeline

Chase Burns is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Cincinnati Reds in MLB. He was drafted second overall by the Reds in the 2024 MLB draft and debuted in 2025. Prior to his professional career, Burns played college baseball for both the Tennessee Volunteers and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Burns is a notable prospect with high expectations in professional baseball.

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1961: MLB Expansion Era

Since the Expansion Era in 1961, Chase Burns became the first starting pitcher to strike out five consecutive batters to open a debut game.

January 16, 2003: Chase Burns Born

On January 16, 2003, Chase David Burns was born. He is an American professional baseball pitcher.

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2021: Drafted by San Diego Padres

In 2021, Chase Burns was selected in the 20th round of the Major League Baseball draft by the San Diego Padres, but he did not sign with the team.

2023: College World Series Win Over Stanford

In 2023, during postseason play, Chase Burns threw six scoreless innings with nine strikeouts in a 6-4 win over Stanford in the Men's College World Series. He finished the season with a 5-3 record, two saves, a 4.25 ERA, and 114 strikeouts over 72 innings.

2024: Drafted by Cincinnati Reds

In 2024, Chase Burns was selected by the Cincinnati Reds as the second overall pick in the MLB draft.

2024: First Pitcher of 2024 Draft Class to be Promoted to Majors

In 2024, Chase Burns was the first pitcher of his draft class to be promoted to the major leagues, marking a significant milestone in his early career.

2024: Signed with Cincinnati Reds for $9.25 Million

In 2024, the Cincinnati Reds selected Chase Burns in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft with the second overall pick. On July 18, he signed with the team for $9.25 million, breaking the MLB signing bonus record.

April 4, 2025: Professional Debut with Dayton Dragons

On April 4, 2025, Chase Burns made his professional debut with the Dayton Dragons. Following this, he was promoted through the Reds minor league system, including time with the Chattanooga Lookouts and Louisville Bats.

June 24, 2025: MLB Debut Against the New York Yankees

On June 24, 2025, Chase Burns was promoted to the major leagues by the Reds and made his debut against the New York Yankees. He struck out eight batters, including five consecutively to start the game, becoming the first starting pitcher since at least 1961 to achieve this feat in a debut. He allowed six hits, three earned runs, and received a no-decision.