History of Hurston Waldrep in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 10, 2025

Hurston Waldrep is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Atlanta Braves in Major League Baseball (MLB). He began his MLB career in 2024.

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March 1, 2002: Hurston Waldrep Born

On March 1, 2002, Hurston Wayne Waldrep was born. He is an American professional baseball pitcher.

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2007: Last Thomasville-Based Pitcher Win

In 2007, Levale Speigner was the last Thomasville-based pitcher to win a MLB game before Waldrep's win on August 3, 2025.

2020: Unselected in MLB Draft and Enrollment at Southern Mississippi

In 2020, Hurston Waldrep went unselected in the shortened Major League Baseball draft after high school. He then enrolled at the University of Southern Mississippi to play college baseball.

2021: Freshman Season at Southern Mississippi

In 2021, as a freshman for the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles, Waldrep pitched 16+1⁄3 innings in relief, achieving a 1–0 record with a 3.31 ERA and 16 strikeouts.

2022: Sunday Starter for Southern Mississippi

In 2022, Waldrep became Southern Mississippi's Sunday starter, recording a 6–2 record with a 3.20 ERA, 140 strikeouts, and 33 walks over 90 innings across 17 starts.

September 23, 2023: First Appearance at Triple-A Level

On September 23, 2023, Hurston Waldrep made his first appearance at the Triple-A level, playing with the Gwinnett Stripers.

2023: Transfer to Florida and MLB Draft Prospect

In 2023, Hurston Waldrep transferred to the University of Florida and played with the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team during the summer. He entered the 2023 season as a top prospect for the MLB draft. For the Florida Gators, he started 19 games, going 10–3 with a 4.16 ERA and 156 strikeouts over 101+2⁄3 innings.

June 9, 2024: Promotion to Major Leagues and MLB Debut

On June 9, 2024, Hurston Waldrep was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. He made his MLB debut the same day in a game against the Washington Nationals.

2024: MLB Debut

In 2024, Hurston Waldrep made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Atlanta Braves.

August 3, 2025: First Career Win in Speedway Classic

On August 3, 2025, Waldrep earned his first career win in the Speedway Classic. He was temporarily promoted when the game was suspended due to rain the previous day. Waldrep became the first pitcher credited with a win in the state of Tennessee in MLB History.