History of Cole Ragans in Timeline

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. He is an American professional baseball player.

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1970: Bob Johnson strikes out 200 batters

In 1970, Bob Johnson struck out 200 batters.

1977: Dennis Leonard strikes out 200 batters

In 1977, Dennis Leonard struck out 200 batters.

1996: Kevin Appier strikes out 200 batters

In 1996, Kevin Appier struck out 200 batters.

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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2009: Zack Greinke strikes out 200 batters

In 2009, Zack Greinke struck out 200 batters.

2016: Drafted by 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, after playing at North Florida Christian High School and committing to Florida State Seminoles.

2017: Played with Spokane Indians

In 2017, Cole Ragans played with the Spokane Indians of the Class A Short Season Northwest League, achieving a 3–2 record, a 3.61 ERA, and 87 strikeouts over 57+1⁄3 innings.

March 2018: Underwent Tommy John Surgery

In March 2018, Cole Ragans underwent Tommy John surgery, causing him to miss the entire 2018 season.

May 14, 2019: Elbow 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 Canceled due to COVID-19

In 2020, Cole Ragans did not play due to the cancellation of the Minor League Baseball season because of 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.

August 4, 2022: MLB Debut with Texas Rangers

On August 4, 2022, Cole Ragans' contract was selected by Texas, and he was promoted to the active roster. That night, he made his MLB debut against the Chicago White Sox, allowing 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, after playing for Frisco RoughRiders and Round Rock Express.

June 30, 2023: Traded to Kansas City Royals

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

2023: Played with the Rangers

In 2023, Cole Ragans went 2-3 with a 5.92 ERA in 17 appearances with the Rangers.

September 6, 2024: 200 Strikeouts in a Single Season

On September 6, 2024, in a game versus the Minnesota Twins, Cole Ragans became the fifth pitcher in Royals history to strike out 200 batters in a single season.