History of Clarke Schmidt in Timeline

Clarke Schmidt is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the New York Yankees in MLB. He was drafted by the Yankees in the first round (16th overall) of the 2017 MLB draft after playing college baseball at the University of South Carolina. Schmidt made his debut in the major leagues in 2020.

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February 20, 1996: Clarke Schmidt Born

On February 20, 1996, Clarke Douglas Schmidt was born. He is an American professional baseball pitcher.

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2015: Brother's Diagnosis

In 2015, Clarke Schmidt's brother, Clate Schmidt, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma but recovered and became a professional player.

2016: Clate Schmidt at Clemson

In 2016, Clarke Schmidt's brother, Clate Schmidt, played college baseball at Clemson. Clate was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2015, but recovered, and became a professional player, last playing for the Single-A Dayton Dragons of the Cincinnati Reds organization in 2019.

2016: South Carolina Ace

In 2016, as a sophomore, Clarke Schmidt became South Carolina's ace, pitching in 18 games with 17 starts and achieving a 9-5 record with a 3.40 ERA and 129 strikeouts.

April 2017: Tommy John Surgery

In April 2017, during his junior year, Clarke Schmidt underwent Tommy John surgery.

June 24, 2017: Signed by Yankees

On June 24, 2017, Clarke Schmidt signed with the New York Yankees for a $2,184,300 signing bonus after being drafted.

2017: Drafted by Yankees

In 2017, Clarke Schmidt was selected by the New York Yankees in the first round, 16th overall, of the MLB draft.

2018: Professional Debut

In 2018, Clarke Schmidt made his professional debut, spending time with the GCL Yankees and Staten Island Yankees, recording a 0-3 record with a 3.09 ERA in 23 1/3 innings.

2019: Promotion to Trenton Thunder

In 2019, Clarke Schmidt started the year with the Tampa Tarpons and was later promoted to the Trenton Thunder in August.

2019: Clate Schmidt Last Played

In 2019, Clarke Schmidt's brother, Clate Schmidt, last played for the Single-A Dayton Dragons of the Cincinnati Reds organization.

September 4, 2020: MLB Debut

On September 4, 2020, Clarke Schmidt was promoted to the major leagues by the Yankees and made his debut as a relief pitcher the same day.

2020: MLB Debut

In 2020, Clarke Schmidt made his Major League Baseball debut for the New York Yankees.

March 27, 2021: Injured List Placement

On March 27, 2021, Clarke Schmidt was placed on the 60-day injured list due to a common extensor strain in his right elbow.

2022: First MLB Win

In 2022, Clarke Schmidt made the Yankees Opening Day roster and earned his first major league win on April 19. He also recorded his first career save on July 24.