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.

2017: Played for Jupiter Hammerheads

In 2017, Poteet played for the Jupiter Hammerheads in High-A, earning All-Star honors.

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.

May 12, 2021: MLB Debut

On May 12, 2021, Cody Poteet made his MLB debut with the Miami Marlins against the Arizona Diamondbacks, earning his first win.

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.

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