History of MacKenzie Gore in Timeline

MacKenzie Gore is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Washington Nationals in Major League Baseball (MLB). He debuted in MLB in 2022 with the San Diego Padres. Gore is a notable athlete in the sport of baseball.

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2016: Perfect Game Classic

In the summer of 2016, MacKenzie Gore played in the Perfect Game Classic at Petco Park.

June 23, 2017: Signed Rookie Contract

On June 23, 2017, MacKenzie Gore signed a rookie contract with the San Diego Padres and agreed to a signing bonus of $6.7 million.

2018: Played for Fort Wayne TinCaps

In 2018, MacKenzie Gore played for the Fort Wayne TinCaps, where he had a 2-5 record with a 4.45 ERA over 16 starts.

2019: California League All-Star Honors

In 2019, MacKenzie Gore began the year with the Lake Elsinore Storm, earning California League All-Star honors. That year, he was also named to the 2019 All-Star Futures Game and was later promoted to the Amarillo Sod Poodles in early July.

2020: Season Cancellation

In 2020, MacKenzie Gore did not play a game due to the cancellation of the season caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

November 19, 2021: Added to Padres 40-man Roster

On November 19, 2021, the Padres added MacKenzie Gore to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.

April 15, 2022: MLB Debut

On April 15, 2022, MacKenzie Gore made his MLB debut pitching against the Atlanta Braves, throwing 5+1⁄3 innings, giving up 3 hits and 2 runs, and recording his first career strikeout against Ozzie Albies.

August 2, 2022: Traded to Washington Nationals

On August 2, 2022, MacKenzie Gore was traded to the Washington Nationals along with C. J. Abrams, Luke Voit, Robert Hassell, James Wood, and Jarlín Susana in exchange for Juan Soto and Josh Bell.

2022: MLB Debut

In 2022, MacKenzie Gore made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the San Diego Padres.

June 25, 2023: Nationals Franchise Record

In a start against the San Diego Padres on June 25, 2023, MacKenzie Gore struck out the first six batters he faced, setting a Nationals franchise record.