History of Mason Miller in Timeline

Mason Miller is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the San Diego Padres in MLB. He previously played for the Oakland Athletics. He made his major league debut in 2023. Miller was recognized as an All-Star in 2024, marking a significant achievement early in his MLB career.

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August 24, 1998: Mason Miller born

On August 24, 1998, Mason James Miller was born.

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2021: Drafted by Oakland Athletics

In 2021, Mason Miller was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the third round of the Major League Baseball draft and made his professional debut with the Arizona Complex League Athletics that year.

2022: Played in Six Games

In 2022, Miller pitched in only six games between the ACL Athletics, Lansing Lugnuts and Las Vegas Aviators. After the season, he played in the Arizona Fall League.

April 18, 2023: Promotion to Major Leagues

On April 18, 2023, after one start in Triple-A, with 11 strikeouts over 5 perfect innings, the Athletics announced that Miller would be promoted to the major leagues for the first time.

April 19, 2023: MLB Debut Against Chicago Cubs

On April 19, 2023, Mason Miller made his MLB debut in a game against the Chicago Cubs, pitching 4 1⁄3 innings, allowing two runs on four hits, a walk, and five strikeouts. He became the 10th starting pitcher since Statcast's debut to throw 15 pitches above 100 miles per hour.

2023: MLB Debut

In 2023, Mason Miller made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.

April 2024: Named MLB Reliever of the Month

In April 2024, Mason Miller was named MLB Reliever of the Month after earning 8 saves in 8 opportunities and 28 total strikeouts.

July 7, 2024: Named All-Star Reserve Player

On July 7, 2024, Miller was named as a reserve player in the 2024 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, having recorded a 2.39 ERA with 14 saves and 66 strikeouts.

September 26, 2024: Last Pitcher at Oakland Coliseum

On September 26, 2024, Miller became the last pitcher to throw a pitch at the Oakland Coliseum in a major league game, closing out a victory over the Texas Rangers and setting a new franchise rookie record with 28 saves.

2024: All-Star Selection

In 2024, Mason Miller was selected as an All-Star.

2024: Finished 2024 Season

In 2024, Miller finished the season with a 2.49 ERA, 28 saves, and 104 strikeouts across 55 games. He was named to the All-MLB Second Team, and finished fourth in AL Rookie of the Year voting.

April 12, 2025: First Save at Sutter Health Park

On April 12, 2025, Miller recorded the Athletics' first save at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, after throwing a scoreless 9th inning to close out a 3–1 victory over the New York Mets.