History of Cody Poteet in Timeline
Cody Austin Poteet is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Chicago Cubs. He has also played for the Miami Marlins and New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB).
July 30, 1994: Cody Poteet Born
Cody Austin Poteet was born on July 30, 1994.
2012: Drafted by the Washington Nationals
In 2012, Cody Poteet was drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 27th round of the MLB draft but opted not to sign.
August 2014: Marriage
Cody Poteet married Madeline, a former UCLA women's basketball player, in August 2014.
2014: Played Summer Baseball in Cape Cod League
In 2014, Cody Poteet played collegiate summer baseball with the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox of the Cape Cod Baseball League.
2015: Drafted by Miami Marlins
Cody Poteet was drafted by the Miami Marlins in the fourth round of the 2015 MLB draft.
2015: Successful Junior Season at UCLA
In 2015, during his junior year at UCLA, Poteet had a strong season with a 7-1 record and a 2.45 ERA in 27 appearances.
2016: Played for Greensboro Grasshoppers
In 2016, Poteet played for the Greensboro Grasshoppers in Single-A, posting a 4-9 record and a 2.91 ERA.
2018: Played for Jupiter and Jacksonville
In 2018, Poteet played for both the Jupiter Hammerheads and the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp in Double-A.
2019: Played for Jacksonville and New Orleans
In 2019, Poteet played for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp and the New Orleans Baby Cakes, and was named an All-Star.
2020: Season Cancelled Due to Pandemic
The 2020 minor league season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021: Assigned to Jacksonville
Poteet was assigned to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp in Triple-A to begin the 2021 season.
August 9, 2022: Tommy John Surgery
On August 9, 2022, it was announced that Poteet would undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his season.
December 15, 2022: Signed with Kansas City Royals
On December 15, 2022, Poteet signed a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals.
December 16, 2023: Released by Royals
On December 16, 2023, Poteet was released by the Kansas City Royals.
