Career Timeline of Michael King (baseball): Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Michael King (baseball), from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Michael King is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the San Diego Padres in Major League Baseball (MLB). Before joining the Padres, he played for the New York Yankees. King made his debut in MLB in 2019, marking the start of his professional baseball career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: Plays for Hyannis Harbor Hawks

In 2015, Michael King played collegiate summer baseball with the Hyannis Harbor Hawks of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2016: Drafted by Miami Marlins

In 2016, Michael King was selected by the Miami Marlins in the 12th round of the Major League Baseball draft and made his professional debut.

November 20, 2017: Traded to New York Yankees

On November 20, 2017, Michael King was traded from the Miami Marlins to the New York Yankees.

2017: Season with Greensboro

Michael King spent the 2017 season with Greensboro, achieving an 11-9 record with a 3.14 ERA in 26 games.

2018: Promotions in Minor Leagues

In 2018, Michael King received promotions to the Trenton Thunder and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders after starting the season with the Tampa Tarpons.

2019: MLB Debut

In 2019, Michael King made his Major League Baseball debut.

2019: Joins Yankees and Suffers Injury

In 2019, Michael King was invited to spring training by the Yankees but suffered a stress reaction in his elbow. He was later promoted to the major leagues on September 19 and debuted on September 27.

2020: First MLB Season with Yankees

During the shortened 2020 season, Michael King pitched for the Yankees, recording a 7.76 ERA in 26+2⁄3 innings.

2021: Improved Slider and Immaculate Inning

In 2021, Michael King improved his slider and pitched an immaculate inning on June 4 against the Boston Red Sox. He finished the 2021 season with a 3.55 ERA.

April 14, 2022: First Major League Save

On April 14, 2022, Michael King earned his first major league save. He suffered a season-ending elbow injury on July 22.

December 6, 2023: Traded to San Diego Padres

On December 6, 2023, Michael King was traded to the San Diego Padres along with other players in exchange for Juan Soto and Trent Grisham.

2023: Shift to Starting Pitcher

In 2023, Michael King transitioned to a starting pitcher role for the Yankees after injuries to other starters, finishing the season with a 2.75 ERA in 49 appearances.

2024: Expected Rotation Spot

In 2024, manager Aaron Boone expects Michael King to be in the starting rotation.

April 13, 2025: First Complete-Game Shutout

On April 13, 2025, Michael King pitched his first career complete-game shutout against the Colorado Rockies, contributing to a three-game sweep and extending the Padres' home win record.