Career Timeline of JT Brubaker: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 21, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how JT Brubaker made an impact.

Jonathan Trey "J.T." Brubaker is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB). Previously, he played for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Brubaker played college baseball at the University of Akron. He was drafted by the Pirates in the sixth round of the 2015 MLB draft and made his major league debut in 2020.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: College Baseball Season

During his junior year in 2015, JT Brubaker played college baseball for the Akron Zips, achieving a 5-4 win-loss record with a 3.63 ERA over 15 games.

2015: Signing and Professional Debut

In 2015, JT Brubaker signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates for a $200,000 signing bonus and made his professional debut with the West Virginia Black Bears.

2015: Drafted by the Pirates

In 2015, JT Brubaker was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the sixth round of the MLB draft after playing college baseball for the Akron Zips.

2016: Plays for West Virginia Power and Bradenton Marauders

In 2016, JT Brubaker played for the West Virginia Power and the Bradenton Marauders, achieving a combined 6-11 record with a 4.44 ERA in 26 starts.

2017: Plays for Altoona Curve

In 2017, JT Brubaker pitched for the Altoona Curve, recording a 7-6 record with a 4.44 ERA in 26 games, including 24 starts.

2018: Promotion to Indianapolis Indians

In 2018, JT Brubaker began with Altoona and was promoted to the Indianapolis Indians in May. He finished the year with a 10-6 record, a 2.81 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. He was also named the Pirates' minor league pitcher of the year.

2019: Limited Appearances Due to Injury

In 2019, JT Brubaker returned to Indianapolis but only appeared in six games during the season due to a strained forearm.

2020: MLB Debut

In 2020, JT Brubaker made his Major League Baseball debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

2020: MLB Debut and First Season

In 2020, JT Brubaker made the Opening Day roster and his major league debut on July 26 against the St. Louis Cardinals. He finished the season with a 1-3 record, a 4.94 ERA, and 48 strikeouts.

2021: 2021 Season Performance

In 2021, JT Brubaker went 5-13 with a 5.36 ERA and 129 strikeouts in 124+1⁄3 innings over 24 starts.

2022: Starting Pitcher and Season Stats

In 2022, JT Brubaker was named the Pirates' starting pitcher for Opening Day. He made 28 starts, logging a 3-12 record and 4.69 ERA with 147 strikeouts in 144 innings pitched.

March 29, 2024: Trade to the New York Yankees

On March 29, 2024, the Pirates traded JT Brubaker to the New York Yankees in exchange for a player to be named later (Keiner Delgado).

2024: Contract Agreement and Injury

On January 13, 2023, JT Brubaker agreed to a one-year, $2.275 million contract with the Pirates. However, he was placed on the injured list due to elbow discomfort and underwent Tommy John surgery on April 12.