History of Justin Steele in Timeline

Justin Steele is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Chicago Cubs in MLB. He debuted in 2021 and earned an MLB All-Star selection in 2023. Steele's career is still developing, marking him as a rising player in professional baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

July 11, 1995: Justin Steele Born

On July 11, 1995, Justin Carl Steele was born. He is an American professional baseball pitcher.

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2013: High School Junior Year

In 2013, as a junior in high school, Justin Steele had a 7–3 win–loss record and a 1.94 ERA with 98 strikeouts.

2014: Drafted by Chicago Cubs

In 2014, Justin Steele was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the fifth round of the MLB Draft.

2016: Promoted to Class A South Bend Cubs

In 2016, Justin Steele was promoted to the Class A South Bend Cubs but struggled initially before being sent back to Eugene for a month.

2017: Season Cut Short Due to Injury

In 2017, Justin Steele's season with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans was cut short in August due to an injury that required Tommy John Surgery.

2018: Return from Injury

In 2018, Justin Steele returned from Tommy John Surgery and pitched for multiple teams, including the Arizona League Cubs, Myrtle Beach, and Tennessee Smokies.

2019: Returns to the Tennessee Smokies

In 2019, Steele returned to the Smokies, going 0-6 with a 5.59 ERA over 11 starts.

August 2, 2020: Promoted to Major Leagues

On August 2, 2020, Justin Steele was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.

2020: Minor League Season Cancelled

In 2020, Justin Steele did not play a minor league game due to the cancellation of the season caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 12, 2021: MLB Debut

On April 12, 2021, Justin Steele made his MLB debut against the Milwaukee Brewers.

July 2022: Birth of Son

In July 2022, Justin Steele and his girlfriend Libby Murphy welcomed their son.

2022: Steele's 2022 Season

In 2022, Justin Steele went 4-7 over 24 starts with a 3.18 ERA and 126 strikeouts.

2023: Exceptional Season and Cy Young Nomination

In 2023, Justin Steele had a remarkable season, going 16-5 with a 3.06 ERA and 176 strikeouts. He was selected as an All-Star and finished fifth in Cy Young Award voting.