History of Cole Ragans in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 8, 2026

Cole Ragans is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Kansas City Royals in MLB. Before joining the Royals, he played for the Texas Rangers. Ragans' career focuses on his role as a pitcher in Major League Baseball.

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December 12, 1997: Cole Ragans Born

On December 12, 1997, Cole Gatlin Ragans was born. He is an American professional baseball pitcher.

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2016: Drafted by the Texas Rangers

In 2016, Cole Ragans was drafted by the Texas Rangers as the 30th overall selection in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft. He signed with Texas for a $2,003,400 signing bonus.

2017: Played for the Spokane Indians

In 2017, Cole Ragans played for the Spokane Indians of the Low-A Northwest League. He achieved a 3–2 record with a 3.61 ERA and 87 strikeouts in 57+1⁄3 innings.

March 2018: Underwent Tommy John Surgery

In March 2018, Cole Ragans underwent Tommy John surgery and missed the entire season as a result.

May 14, 2019: Suffered Graft Tear

On May 14, 2019, it was announced that Cole Ragans suffered a tear in the graft of his surgically repaired left elbow during rehabilitation, leading to a second Tommy John procedure and him missing the entire 2019 season.

2020: Season Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

In 2020, Cole Ragans did not play because the Minor League Baseball season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

June 2021: Selected to All-Star Futures Game

In June 2021, Cole Ragans was selected to play in the All-Star Futures Game while with the Hickory Crawdads of the High-A East.

August 4, 2022: MLB Debut

On August 4, 2022, Cole Ragans' contract was selected by Texas and he was promoted to the active roster, making his MLB debut that night against the Chicago White Sox. He allowed one unearned run over five innings with three strikeouts.

2022: Named Texas Rangers Nolan Ryan Pitcher of the Year

In 2022, Cole Ragans was named the Texas Rangers' Nolan Ryan Pitcher of the Year.

June 30, 2023: Traded to Kansas City Royals

On June 30, 2023, Cole Ragans, along with minor league outfielder Roni Cabrera, was traded by the Rangers to the Kansas City Royals for Aroldis Chapman. He later received the AL Pitcher of the Month Award for his performance in August.