Career Timeline of Matt Vierling: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Matt Vierling made an impact.

Matt Vierling is a professional baseball utility player currently with the Detroit Tigers. Drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the fifth round of the 2018 MLB draft after playing college baseball at the University of Notre Dame, Vierling made his major league debut with the Phillies in 2021. He was later traded to the Detroit Tigers.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: Drafted by St. Louis Cardinals

In 2015, Vierling was selected in the 30th round of the Major League Baseball draft by the St. Louis Cardinals, but he chose not to sign with the team.

2018: Drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies

In 2018, Vierling was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball draft and signed with the team. He was assigned to the Williamsport Crosscutters.

2019: Plays for Clearwater Threshers

In 2019, Vierling spent the season with the Clearwater Threshers of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League.

June 19, 2021: Major League Debut

On June 19, 2021, Vierling was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues, making his debut with the Philadelphia Phillies as a pinch hitter against the San Francisco Giants. He got a hit, stole a base, and scored a run.

September 25, 2021: First MLB Home Run

On September 25, 2021, Vierling hit his first Major League home run in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

2021: Assigned to Double-A Reading Fightin Phils and Promoted to Class AAA Lehigh Valley IronPigs

In 2021, after starting at the Phillies' alternate training site, Vierling was assigned to the Double-A Reading Fightin Phils. After performing well, he was promoted to the Class AAA Lehigh Valley IronPigs.

June 7, 2022: Recalled to Phillies and Hits Game-Winning Home Run

On June 7, 2022, Vierling was recalled to the Phillies from the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs and hit the game-winning home run off of Josh Hader.

June 17, 2022: First Multi-Home Run Game

On June 17, 2022, Vierling had his first multi-home run game in a win against the Washington Nationals.

September 21, 2022: 5-for-5 with Walk-Off Hit

On September 21, 2022, Vierling went 5-for-5, including his first walk-off hit in the 10th inning, leading the Phillies to a 4–3 win against the Toronto Blue Jays.

January 7, 2023: Traded to Detroit Tigers

On January 7, 2023, Vierling was traded by the Phillies to the Detroit Tigers along with Nick Maton and Donny Sands for Gregory Soto and Kody Clemens.

January 9, 2025: Contract Agreement with the Tigers

On January 9, 2025, the Tigers and Vierling agreed to a one-year, $3.005 million contract, avoiding arbitration.

May 23, 2025: Activated from Injured List

On May 23, 2025, Vierling was activated from the injured list (IL) after recovering from a strained rotator cuff and returned to his role as a regular contributor in the Tigers' lineup.