History of Jordan Wicks in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 18, 2025

Jordan Wicks is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Chicago Cubs in Major League Baseball (MLB). He began his MLB career in 2023, marking the start of his professional journey at the highest level of the sport.

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September 1, 1999: Jordan Wicks Born

On September 1, 1999, Jordan Wicks was born. He later became a professional baseball pitcher.

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2018: High School Senior Year

In 2018, during his senior year at Conway High School, Jordan Wicks had an 11-1 record with a 0.86 ERA in baseball. He finished his high school career with a 1.39 ERA, a school record. He was undrafted and enrolled at Kansas State University.

2019: Big 12 Conference Freshman of the Year

In 2019, as a freshman at Kansas State, Jordan Wicks started 15 games, achieving a 6-3 record with a 3.61 ERA. He was named the Big 12 Conference Freshman of the Year and set freshman program records with 86 strikeouts and 84+2⁄3 innings pitched.

2020: Sophomore Season Interrupted

In 2020, during his sophomore year, Jordan Wicks started four games with a 0.35 ERA before the college baseball season was ended early due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He then played in the Northwoods League for the Rockford Rivets, compiling a 0.52 ERA with 52 strikeouts.

2021: All-Big 12 First Team Honors

In 2021, Jordan Wicks was named the Big 12 Conference Preseason Pitcher of the Year. He went 6–3 with a 3.70 ERA over 14 starts, striking out 118 over 92+1⁄3 innings and earning All-Big 12 First Team honors.

2021: Drafted by Chicago Cubs

In 2021, Jordan Wicks was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the first round with the 21st overall selection of the Major League Baseball draft, making him the highest and first ever first round draft pick from Kansas State's baseball program. He signed for a $3.1 million signing bonus.

2022: Promotion to Double-A

In 2022, Jordan Wicks started the season with the South Bend Cubs and was later promoted to the Tennessee Smokies. He ended the season with a 4-6 record, a 3.80 ERA, and 121 strikeouts over 94+2⁄3 innings.

August 26, 2023: MLB Debut Against Pirates

On August 26, 2023, Jordan Wicks was recalled by the Cubs and made his first career start against the Pittsburgh Pirates. In 7 starts during his rookie campaign, he compiled a 4–1 record and 4.41 ERA with 24 strikeouts.

2023: MLB Debut

In 2023, Jordan Wicks made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.

2023: Promotion to Triple-A

In 2023, Jordan Wicks started the season with the Tennessee Smokies and was later promoted to the Iowa Cubs. He finished the season with a 7-0 record, a 3.55 ERA, and 99 strikeouts in 91 and 1/3 innings.

2024: Injured List Placement and Activation

In 2024, Jordan Wicks began the campaign out of Chicago's rotation. He was placed on the injured list with a Grade 2 oblique strain on June 15, transferred to the 60-day injured list on July 19, and activated on September 1.