History of Michael King (baseball) in Timeline

Michael King is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the San Diego Padres in MLB. He previously played for the New York Yankees. King made his major league debut in 2019. As a pitcher, he contributes to his team's performance through his pitching abilities.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 25, 1995: Michael King's Birth

On May 25, 1995, Michael McRae King was born. He is an American professional baseball pitcher.

2012: Division I State Championship

In 2012, Michael King helped Bishop Hendricken High School's baseball team win the Division I state championship during his junior year.

2013: Enrollment at Boston College

In 2013, Michael King graduated from Bishop Hendricken and enrolled at Boston College to play college baseball for the Boston College Eagles.

2013: Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year

In 2013, Michael King was named the Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year for Rhode Island.

2015: Collegiate Summer Baseball

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 that season.

November 20, 2017: Traded to New York Yankees

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

2017: Season with Greensboro

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

2018: Promotions in Minor League

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

2019: MLB Debut

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

2019: Major League Promotion and Debut

In 2019, Michael King was promoted to the major leagues by the Yankees on September 19 and made his debut on September 27 against the Texas Rangers.

2020: 2020 Season

In the shortened 2020 season, Michael King recorded a 7.76 ERA in 26+2⁄3 innings pitched across nine appearances for the Yankees.

2021: Improved Slider and Immaculate Inning

During the 2021 season, Michael King improved his slider with the help of Corey Kluber 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.

December 6, 2023: Traded to San Diego Padres

On December 6, 2023, Michael King was traded to the San Diego Padres.

2023: Starting Pitcher Suggestion and Role Change

In 2023, Michael King suggested being a starting pitcher, transitioned to a starter in August due to injuries, and finished the season with a 2.75 ERA in 49 appearances.