Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Logan Gilbert

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 28, 2025

How Logan Gilbert built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Logan Gilbert is a professional baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners, making his Major League Baseball debut in 2021. He is an American athlete competing in MLB.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2001: Mariners Clinch Playoff Spot

On September 30, 2022, Gilbert's start against the Oakland Athletics helped the Mariners clinch a playoff spot for the first time since 2001.

2016: Freshman Season at Stetson University

In 2016, as a freshman at Stetson University, Logan Gilbert appeared in 21 games, starting in 5, with a 2-1 record and a 2.74 ERA.

2017: ASUN Conference Pitcher of the Year

In 2017, Logan Gilbert was named the ASUN Conference Pitcher of the Year. He appeared in 15 games with 12 starts, going 10-0 with a 2.02 ERA.

2018: Second ASUN Conference Pitcher of the Year Award

In 2018, Logan Gilbert was named the ASUN Conference Pitcher of the Year for the second time. He had an 11-2 record and a 2.72 ERA over 16 starts.

2018: Drafted by Seattle Mariners

In 2018, Logan Gilbert was selected 14th overall by the Seattle Mariners in the Major League Baseball draft and signed for $3.88 million. He was later shut down for the remainder of the year after contracting mononucleosis.

2019: Professional Debut and Promotions

In 2019, Logan Gilbert made his professional debut with the West Virginia Power and was later promoted to the High-A Modesto Nuts and then to the Double-A Arkansas Travelers after demonstrating success at each level.

2021: MLB Debut

In 2021, Logan Gilbert made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Seattle Mariners.

2021: MLB Debut with the Mariners

In 2021, Logan Gilbert was promoted to the major leagues and made his debut as the Seattle Mariners starting pitcher. He earned his first career win on June 6. He finished his rookie season with a 6-5 record and a 4.68 ERA.

April 2022: American League Pitcher of the Month

In April 2022, Logan Gilbert was named the American League Pitcher of the Month, after going 3-0 with 22 strikeouts.

2022: New Slider Introduction

In 2022, Logan Gilbert began throwing a new slider that he learned from Jacob DeGrom, which became his second most common pitch.

July 4, 2023: First Career Shutout

On July 4, 2023, Logan Gilbert pitched his first career shutout, striking out 7 San Francisco Giants and allowing 5 hits. Following this, he earned the AL Pitcher of the Week award.

2023: Split Changeup Introduction

In 2023, Logan Gilbert began throwing a new split changeup, replacing his changeup and becoming his third most frequent pitch.

2024: Cutter Introduction

In 2024, Logan Gilbert added a cutter to his repertoire, throwing it 10 percent of the time and reducing his four-seam fastball usage. His slider became his most frequent pitch.