Career Timeline of Chris Stratton: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Chris Stratton made an impact.

Christopher Lee Stratton is an American professional baseball pitcher currently a free agent. He has played in MLB for several teams, including the San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Angels, Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers, and Kansas City Royals. Stratton's career consists of being a professional baseball player.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2012: Drafted by Giants and Hospitalized

In 2012, the San Francisco Giants selected Chris Stratton in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft. Also in August of 2012, he was hospitalized after being struck in the head by a line drive.

2015: Added to 40-man Roster

After the 2015 season, the Giants added Chris Stratton to their 40-man roster.

May 28, 2016: Called Up to Major Leagues

On May 28, 2016, Chris Stratton was called up from the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats to the major leagues to replace the injured Matt Cain.

2016: First double-digit victories since 2016

In 2018, Stratton's 10th win made him the Giants’ first pitcher to reach double-digit victories since 2016.

September 14, 2018: First MLB Complete Game

On September 14, 2018, Chris Stratton threw his first MLB complete game against the Colorado Rockies, winning 2–0. It was his 10th win of the season and the first complete game for the Giants that season.

March 26, 2019: Traded to the Los Angeles Angels

On March 26, 2019, Chris Stratton was traded to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for Williams Jerez.

May 11, 2019: Traded to Pittsburgh Pirates

On May 11, 2019, Chris Stratton was traded by the Angels to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations.

2020: Recorded Career-High Strikeout Rate

In 2020, Chris Stratton recorded a 3.90 ERA with 39 strikeouts and a career-high 11.9 K/9 rate in 30 innings of work.

2021: Led Pirates in Wins

In 2021, Chris Stratton led the Pirates with seven wins and recorded a 3.63 ERA with 86 strikeouts over 79+1⁄3 innings.

August 1, 2022: Traded to St. Louis Cardinals

On August 1, 2022, the Pirates traded Chris Stratton and José Quintana to the St. Louis Cardinals for Malcom Núñez and Johan Oviedo.

July 30, 2023: Traded to Texas Rangers

On July 30, 2023, the Cardinals traded Chris Stratton and Jordan Montgomery to the Texas Rangers in exchange for John King, Tekoah Roby, and Thomas Saggese.