Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Griffin Canning

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 23, 2025

Discover the career path of Griffin Canning, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Griffin Canning is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the New York Mets in MLB. He previously played for the Los Angeles Angels, making his MLB debut in 2019. Notably, Canning earned a Gold Glove Award in 2020, recognizing his defensive excellence.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2014: High School Championship Victory

In 2014, Canning led Santa Margarita to victory in the California Interscholastic Federation SS Division I Championship, recording 11 strikeouts and allowing only two hits.

2015: Freshman Year at UCLA

In 2015, Canning made 15 appearances as a freshman at UCLA, with 11 starts, achieving a 7-1 record with a 2.97 ERA and 66 strikeouts.

2015: Drafted by Colorado Rockies

In 2015, Canning was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 38th round of the Major League Baseball draft but did not sign, opting to play college baseball at UCLA.

2017: UCLA Ace Pitcher

In 2017, Canning returned as UCLA's ace pitcher, making 17 starts and achieving a 7-4 record with a 2.34 ERA and 140 strikeouts.

2017: Drafted by Los Angeles Angels

In 2017, the Los Angeles Angels selected Canning with the 47th pick in the second round of the Major League Baseball draft, signing him for a $1,459,200 signing bonus; however, he did not pitch that year.

2018: Professional Debut

In 2018, Canning made his professional debut with the Inland Empire 66ers and was later promoted to the Mobile BayBears and the Salt Lake Bees.

April 30, 2019: MLB Debut

On April 30, 2019, Canning was promoted to the major leagues by the Angels and made his debut against the Toronto Blue Jays, recording six strikeouts.