How Max Kranick built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Max Kranick is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the New York Mets in Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and made his debut in MLB in 2021. His career is relatively young, marking him as a developing player in the league.
In 2016, after his senior year at Valley View High School, Max Kranick was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 11th round of the Major League Baseball draft and signed for $300,000, forgoing his commitment to the University of Virginia.
In 2017, Max Kranick split time between the Gulf Coast League Pirates and the Bristol Pirates, compiling a combined 1–0 record and a 1.11 ERA over five starts.
In 2018, Max Kranick played with the West Virginia Power, going 4–5 with a 3.81 ERA over 17 games, including 16 starts.
In 2019, Max Kranick played with the Bradenton Marauders, pitching to a 6–7 record and a 3.79 ERA over twenty starts.
On November 20, 2020, Max Kranick was added to Pittsburgh's 40-man roster.
On June 27, 2021, Max Kranick was promoted to the major leagues and made his MLB debut as the starting pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates versus the St. Louis Cardinals. He threw five perfect innings and set the record for most batters retired to begin a major league career with 15.
In 2021, Max Kranick made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.
In 2021, Max Kranick was assigned to the Altoona Curve and later promoted to the Indianapolis Indians.
On September 1, 2023, Max Kranick was activated from the injured list but did not appear in the majors for Pittsburgh.
On January 5, 2024, Max Kranick was designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
On January 12, 2024, Max Kranick was claimed off waivers by the New York Mets.
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