History of Corbin Burnes in Timeline
Corbin Burnes is an American professional baseball pitcher currently a free agent. He has played for the Milwaukee Brewers and Baltimore Orioles in Major League Baseball (MLB).
October 22, 1994: Birth of Corbin Burnes
Corbin Burnes was born on October 22, 1994.
2013: Senior Year of High School
In 2013, Corbin Burnes had a 9-4 record and a 2.23 ERA during his senior year at Centennial High School.
2015: Collegiate Summer Baseball
In 2015, Corbin Burnes played collegiate summer baseball with the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod Baseball League.
2016: Junior Year of College and MLB Draft
In 2016, Corbin Burnes had a 9-2 record and a 2.48 ERA during his junior year at Saint Mary's College of California. He was then drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers.
2016: Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers
In 2016, Corbin Burnes was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth round of the MLB draft.
2017: Professional Debut and Minor League Success
In 2017, Corbin Burnes made his professional debut and had a combined 8-3 record and a 1.67 ERA across two minor league levels. He was named the Brewers' minor league pitcher of the year.
July 8, 2018: MLB Promotion
On July 8, 2018, Corbin Burnes was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.
2019: Struggles and Injury
In 2019, Corbin Burnes struggled as a starter and reliever, finishing with an 8.82 ERA and a 1-5 record. He was placed on the injured list with shoulder discomfort.
2020: Pitching Style Change
After 2020, Burnes abandoned his four-seam fastball in favor of his cutter.
2020: Marriage and Children
Burnes married his wife, Brooke, in 2020. They have two children.
2020: Improved Performance
In the shortened 2020 season, Burnes improved his performance, achieving a 4-1 record and a 2.11 ERA.
2021: 2021 NLDS Game 1 Start
Burnes started Game 1 of the 2021 NLDS against the Atlanta Braves, pitching six shutout innings.
2021: National League Cy Young Award
Corbin Burnes won the National League Cy Young Award in 2021.
2021: Record-Breaking Strikeouts and All-Star Selection
In 2021, Burnes set a record for most strikeouts to start a season before issuing a walk. He also tied the record for consecutive strikeouts in a game and was selected for the All-Star Game.
2021: Near No-Hitter, Cy Young Award, and All-MLB Team
In 2021, Burnes was part of a combined no-hitter, won the Cy Young Award, and was named to the All-MLB First Team.
March 22, 2022: New Contract and Opening Day Starter
On March 22, 2022, Burnes signed a $6.5 million contract and was named the Brewers' Opening Day starting pitcher.
2022: League-Leading Strikeouts and Gold Glove Finalist
In 2022, Burnes led the league in strikeouts and was a finalist for the Gold Glove Award.
2022: National League Strikeout Leader
In 2022, Corbin Burnes led the National League in strikeouts.
February 1, 2024: Trade to the Baltimore Orioles
On February 1, 2024, Burnes was traded to the Baltimore Orioles.
