Career Timeline of Drew Pomeranz: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Drew Pomeranz made an impact.

Drew Pomeranz, nicknamed "Big Smooth", is an American professional baseball pitcher currently with the Seattle Mariners organization. A former MLB All-Star with the San Diego Padres in 2016, he previously played for the Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, and Milwaukee Brewers. He was a member of the 2018 World Series champion Boston Red Sox. Pomeranz is known for his pitching abilities and his time with several different MLB teams.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2007: Drafted by Texas Rangers

In 2007, Drew Pomeranz was initially drafted by the Texas Rangers but chose to attend college instead.

2009: World Baseball Challenge Victory

In 2009, Drew Pomeranz pitched the United States Collegiate National Team to a victory in the World Baseball Challenge, throwing a one-hitter in the championship game against the German national baseball team. He finished the tournament with a 4–1 record and a 1.75 ERA.

August 16, 2010: Signed with Cleveland Indians

On August 16, 2010, Drew Pomeranz signed with the Cleveland Indians for a $2.65 million signing bonus, the largest bonus given to a college pitcher in the draft that year.

July 31, 2011: Traded to the Colorado Rockies

On July 31, 2011, Drew Pomeranz was traded to the Colorado Rockies along with Alex White, Joe Gardner, and Matt McBride for Ubaldo Jiménez.

September 2011: MLB Debut

In September 2011, Drew Pomeranz made his Major League debut with the Colorado Rockies, making 4 starts and finishing with a 1–2 record and a 5.40 ERA.

2011: Top Prospect

In 2011, Drew Pomeranz was considered one of the top 50 prospects in baseball.

May 7, 2012: First Career Home Run

On May 7, 2012, Drew Pomeranz hit his first career home run.

December 10, 2013: Traded to Oakland Athletics

On December 10, 2013, Drew Pomeranz, along with minor league pitcher Chris Jensen, was traded to the Oakland Athletics for pitcher Brett Anderson.

2013: Limited appearances for Rockies

In 2013, Drew Pomeranz began the season in Triple-A and appeared in only 8 games, with 4 starts, for the Colorado Rockies.

2014: Fractured hand, career low ERA

In 2014, Drew Pomeranz began in the A's bullpen before moving to the rotation. He fractured his non-throwing hand in June after giving up 8 runs, and posted a career low 2.35 ERA in 20 games for the season.

December 2, 2015: Traded to San Diego Padres

On December 2, 2015, Drew Pomeranz, José Torres, and a player to be named later or cash considerations were traded by the Athletics to the San Diego Padres for Marc Rzepczynski and Yonder Alonso.

2015: Shift to bullpen, career high games

During the 2015 season, Drew Pomeranz was shifted to the bullpen for the Oakland A's while also starting 9 games, appearing in a career-high 53 games and recording 3 saves.

2016: Pitched for the Red Sox

During the 2016 season with the Boston Red Sox, Drew Pomeranz pitched to a 4.59 ERA with a record of 3-5, recording 71 strikeouts in 68+2⁄3 innings.

2016: All-Star Game Appearance

In 2016, Drew Pomeranz made the Padres' starting rotation and was named to the MLB All-Star Game after posting a 2.47 ERA.

2016: MLB All-Star

In 2016, Drew Pomeranz was an MLB All-Star while playing with the San Diego Padres.

2017: 17-6 Record, Lost ALDS Game 2

In 2017, Drew Pomeranz had a 17-6 record with a 3.32 ERA for the Red Sox and started Game 2 of the ALDS against the Houston Astros, taking the loss.

2018: World Series Champion with the Red Sox

In 2018, Drew Pomeranz started the season on the disabled list, returned to the bullpen, and was added to Boston's postseason roster, becoming a World Series champion although he did not pitch in the World Series.