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 major league debut with the Yankees in 2020.

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February 20, 1996: Clarke Schmidt's Birth

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

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2015: Clate Schmidt's Diagnosis

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

2016: South Carolina Ace

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

April 2017: Tommy John Surgery

In April 2017, Clarke Schmidt underwent Tommy John surgery.

June 24, 2017: Yankees Signing

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

2017: Drafted by the Yankees

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

2018: Professional Debut

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

2019: Promotion to Trenton Thunder

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

2019: Clate Schmidt's Final Season

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

September 4, 2020: Major League Debut

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

2020: MLB Debut

In 2020, Clarke Schmidt made his Major League Baseball debut with 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 Major League Win & Save

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