Career Timeline of Dylan Cease: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Dylan Cease made an impact.

Dylan Cease is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the San Diego Padres in MLB. He previously played for the Chicago White Sox. Cease is a notable pitcher in Major League Baseball.

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August 2013: Considered a potential first-round draft choice

In August 2013, Dylan Cease was considered to be a potential first-round draft choice in the upcoming 2014 MLB draft.

2013: High School Success and Vanderbilt Commitment

In 2013, during his junior year at Milton High School, Dylan Cease achieved a 9-0 record with a 0.81 ERA and 100 strikeouts, leading his team to win the state championship in baseball. During the summer seasons, Cease competed for Team Elite and earned an invitation to the Perfect Game National Showcase and Perfect Game All-American Classic. He also committed to attend Vanderbilt University on a college baseball scholarship.

2014: Drafted by the Chicago Cubs

In 2014, Dylan Cease was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the sixth round of the MLB draft, marking the beginning of his professional baseball career.

May 2015: Resumes Throwing and Pitches in Arizona League

In May 2015, Dylan Cease resumed throwing and pitched for the Arizona Cubs of the Rookie-level Arizona League.

2016: Pitched for Eugene Emeralds

In 2016, Dylan Cease pitched for the Eugene Emeralds of the Low-A Northwest League, posting a 2-0 record with a 2.22 ERA and 66 strikeouts. He was named a 2016 Northwest League Post-Season All-Star and a Baseball America Short-Season All-Star.

July 13, 2017: Traded to Chicago White Sox

On July 13, 2017, Dylan Cease was traded by the Cubs to the Chicago White Sox along with Eloy Jiménez, Matt Rose, and Bryant Flete for José Quintana. Cease was then assigned to the Kannapolis Intimidators.

2017: Season with South Bend Cubs

In 2017, Dylan Cease began the season with the South Bend Cubs of the Single-A Midwest League, achieving a 1-2 record with a 2.79 ERA in 13 starts. He was also named a Midwest League Mid-Season All-Star.

2017: Traded to the White Sox

In 2017, Dylan Cease was traded from the Chicago Cubs to the Chicago White Sox.

2018: Success in the Minor Leagues

In 2018, Dylan Cease excelled in the minor leagues, starting with the Winston-Salem Dash and earning a promotion to the Birmingham Barons. He was 12-2 with a 2.40 ERA in 23 starts. Cease was selected for the 2018 All-Star Futures Game, named MLB Pipeline Pitcher of the Year, and added to the White Sox 40-man roster after the season.

2019: MLB Promotion and Debut

In 2019, Dylan Cease began the season with the Charlotte Knights and was promoted to the major leagues by the White Sox on July 3. He finished the season with a 4-7 record and a 5.79 ERA. His average of 9.99 strikeouts per 9 innings was the highest in White Sox history by a rookie.

2019: MLB Debut with White Sox

In 2019, Dylan Cease made his Major League Baseball debut with the Chicago White Sox, marking a significant milestone in his career.

2020: Performance in 2020 Season

In 2020, Dylan Cease had a 5-4 record with a 4.01 ERA. He led the AL in walks and was second in starts. He also led the AL in walks per 9 innings and home runs per 9 innings. His average fastball velocity was in the top 3% in the major leagues.

May 4, 2021: First Career Major League Hit and Scoreless Innings

On May 4, 2021, Dylan Cease recorded his first career major league base hit. Cease went 3-for-3 at the plate and pitched six scoreless innings, giving up one hit and striking out 11.

2021: 2021 Season Performance and Postseason Start

In 2021, Dylan Cease made 32 starts, finishing with a 13-7 record and a 3.91 ERA. He led the American League in K/9, starts, and wild pitches. Cease made his first career postseason start in Game 3 of the 2021 ALDS against the Houston Astros.

2021: Joe Musgrove's no-hitter

In 2021, teammate Joe Musgrove threw a no-hitter. It was mentioned in the context of Cease's own no-hitter in 2024 as the only two no-hitters in Padres history

2022: 2022 Season Statistics and Cy Young Award Nomination

In 2022, Dylan Cease had a 14-8 record with a 2.20 ERA. He was second in the voting for the Cy Young Award and was named to the All-MLB Second Team.

January 13, 2023: Contract Agreement with White Sox

On January 13, 2023, Dylan Cease agreed to a one-year, $5.7 million contract with the White Sox, avoiding salary arbitration.

2023: Played for White Sox until 2023

Dylan Cease played for the Chicago White Sox until 2023.

January 2024: Avoided Arbitration with White Sox

In January 2024, Dylan Cease and the White Sox avoided arbitration by agreeing to a $8 million salary for the 2024 season.

March 13, 2024: Traded to the San Diego Padres

On March 13, 2024, Dylan Cease was traded by the White Sox to the San Diego Padres.

2024: Traded to the Padres and Threw a No-Hitter

Prior to the 2024 season, Dylan Cease was traded from the White Sox to the San Diego Padres. Later in 2024, he threw a no-hitter against the Washington Nationals on July 25.