History of Emmet Sheehan in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 3, 2026

Emmet Sheehan is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Major League Baseball (MLB).

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November 15, 1999: George Emmet Sheehan Born

On November 15, 1999, George Emmet Sheehan was born. He is now an American professional baseball pitcher.

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2018: Played for Bristol Blues

In 2018, Sheehan played Collegiate summer baseball in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League for the Bristol Blues and was named an FCBL All-Star.

2019: Played for Danbury Westerners

In 2019, Sheehan played in the New England Collegiate Baseball League for the Danbury Westerners where he was an All-Star.

2020: Played for New Britain Bees

In 2020, Sheehan played Collegiate summer baseball in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League for the New Britain Bees.

2021: Drafted by Los Angeles Dodgers

In 2021, the Los Angeles Dodgers selected Sheehan in the sixth round of the Major League Baseball draft. He was assigned to the Arizona Complex League Dodgers, then promoted to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes and the Great Lakes Loons. He finished the season with a 3–0 record and a 5.17 ERA with 34 strikeouts.

2022: Played for Great Lakes Loons and Tulsa Drillers

In 2022, Sheehan began the season with the Great Lakes Loons and was later called up to the Double-A Tulsa Drillers. He had a 7–2 record and 2.91 ERA between the two teams with 106 strikeouts.

2023: MLB Debut and First Win

In 2023, Sheehan started the season with Tulsa. On June 16, he was called up to the majors to start against the San Francisco Giants, pitching six scoreless no-hit innings. On June 23, Sheehan secured his first major league win against the Houston Astros. He ended the season with a 4-1 record and a 4.92 ERA.

2024: Tommy John Surgery

In 2024, Sheehan was expected to compete for a spot in the Dodgers' rotation but was slowed by shoulder soreness. On May 15, he underwent Tommy John surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow, ending his season.

June 18, 2025: Rejoined Dodgers Rotation

On June 18, 2025, after rehab, Sheehan rejoined the Dodgers rotation. During the 2025 season, he made 12 starts (and three relief appearances), achieving a 6–3 record and a 2.82 ERA. He was moved to the bullpen for the postseason and struggled in his appearances during the Wild Card Series, Division Series, and the 2025 World Series.