History of David Bednar (baseball) in Timeline

David Bednar, nicknamed "The Renegade", is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB. He was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 35th round of the 2016 MLB draft and has also played for the Padres in his MLB career. Bednar is known for his role as a pitcher.

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October 10, 1994: David Bednar's Birth

David Bednar was born on October 10, 1994. He is a professional baseball pitcher.

2016: Drafted by San Diego Padres

In 2016, David Bednar was selected by the San Diego Padres in the 35th round of the MLB draft and signed with them. He played for the Tri-City Dust Devils and the Fort Wayne TinCaps, achieving a 4-4 record with a 2.32 ERA.

2017: Split season between Fort Wayne and Lake Elsinore Storm

In 2017, David Bednar split the season between Fort Wayne and the Lake Elsinore Storm, achieving a combined record of 1–4 with a 2.64 ERA in 60 innings.

2018: Played for Lake Elsinore

In 2018, David Bednar played for Lake Elsinore, achieving a 2–4 record with a 2.73 ERA in 69 innings. He also played for the San Antonio Missions in the Texas League playoffs.

September 1, 2019: MLB Debut

On September 1, 2019, David Bednar's contract was selected by the Padres, and he was promoted to the major leagues. He made his major league debut that day against the San Francisco Giants, pitching a scoreless inning in relief.

2019: Played for Amarillo Sod Poodles

In 2019, David Bednar played in the minor leagues for the Amarillo Sod Poodles, achieving a 2–5 record with a 2.95 ERA in 58 innings.

2020: Played for San Diego Padres

In 2020, David Bednar recorded a 7.11 ERA with five strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings for the San Diego Padres.

January 19, 2021: Traded to Pittsburgh Pirates

On January 19, 2021, David Bednar was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates as part of a three-team trade. He finished the season with a 3–1 record, a 2.23 ERA, and 77 strikeouts.