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 in MLB, currently playing for the Detroit Tigers. He was 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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: Drafted by St. Louis Cardinals

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

2018: Assigned to Williamsport Crosscutters

In 2018, after being drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies, Matthew Vierling was assigned to the short-season Williamsport Crosscutters.

2018: Drafted by Philadelphia Phillies

In 2018, the Philadelphia Phillies selected Vierling in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball draft.

2019: Played with Clearwater Threshers

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

June 19, 2021: Selected to 40-Man Roster and MLB Debut

On June 19, 2021, Matthew Vierling was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time, making his MLB debut that day as a pinch hitter.

September 25, 2021: First MLB Home Run

On September 25, 2021, Matthew Vierling hit his first Major League home run in a 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

2021: Assigned to Reading Fightin Phils

After starting the 2021 season at the Phillies' alternate training site, Matthew Vierling was assigned to the Double-A Reading Fightin Phils and was later promoted to the Class AAA Lehigh Valley IronPigs.

2021: MLB Debut

In 2021, Matthew Vierling made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Philadelphia Phillies.

June 7, 2022: Recalled to Phillies

On June 7, 2022, Matthew Vierling was recalled to the Phillies from AAA affiliate, 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, Matthew Vierling had his first multi home run game in a win against the Washington Nationals.

September 21, 2022: Walk-Off Hit Against Toronto Blue Jays

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

2022: Phillies Playoff Run

In 2022, Matthew Vierling played in 12 games during the Phillies playoff run to the World Series.

2022: Regular Season Performance

In the 2022 regular season, Matthew Vierling batted .246 with six home runs, 32 RBIs, and seven steals, also having the fastest sprint speed of all Phillies players.