Nathan Eovaldi's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Nathan Eovaldi.

Nathan Eovaldi is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Texas Rangers in MLB. Throughout his MLB career, he has also pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays, and Boston Red Sox. He is a right-handed pitcher known for his velocity and has experienced success as both a starter and reliever. Eovaldi's career has been marked by periods of both high performance and injury challenges.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1957: Dodger Starter Record

Following his debut on August 6, 2011, Eovaldi became the first Dodger starter since Danny McDevitt in the 1957 season to start his career with four games of five innings or more while allowing two runs or fewer.

1960: Dodger Pitcher Scoring Run

In his debut on August 6, 2011, Eovaldi became only the fourth Dodger pitcher to score a run in his debut since 1960.

1977: World Series Reliever

During the 2018 World Series, Eovaldi became the first reliever to throw 6+ innings in a World Series game since Rick Rhoden did so in 1977.

2001: Randy Johnson post season wins

In 2023, Eovaldi tied an MLB record for the most wins by a pitcher in a single postseason with Randy Johnson who accomplished the same feat in 2001.

2002: Francisco Rodríguez post season wins

In 2023, Eovaldi tied an MLB record for the most wins by a pitcher in a single postseason with Francisco Rodríguez who accomplished the same feat in 2002.

2008: Honorable Mention on All-State Team

In 2008, during his senior year, Eovaldi received an honorable mention on Texas' All-State team, showcasing his talent and potential.

2010: California League All-Star

In 2010, Eovaldi was selected to the mid-season California League all-star team while playing with the Inland Empire 66ers of San Bernardino.

2011: Southern League All-Star

In 2011, Eovaldi was selected to the mid-season all-star game while playing for the Chattanooga Lookouts of the Double–A Southern League. He ended the season with a 6–5 record and a 2.62 ERA and was also selected to the post-season All-Star team.

September 11, 2015: Colby Lewis' Maddux

On April 1, 2025, Eovaldi tossed a Maddux. This is the Rangers’ first Maddux since Colby Lewis on September 11, 2015, against Oakland Athletics at Globe Life Park.

2018: World Series Champion with the Red Sox

In 2018, Eovaldi became a World Series champion with the Boston Red Sox, achieving a major career triumph.

2019: Stephen Strasburg post season wins

In 2023, Eovaldi tied an MLB record for the most wins by a pitcher in a single postseason with Stephen Strasburg who accomplished the same feat in 2019.

2021: Second Opening Day Start and All-Star Selection

In 2021, Eovaldi was Boston's Opening Day starter for the second year in a row and was named to the American League roster for the MLB All-Star Game. He finished the season with an 11–9 record, a 3.75 ERA and 195 strikeouts.

2021: All-Star Selection

In 2021, Eovaldi was selected as an All-Star, recognizing his performance and contribution to baseball.

2021: Variety of pitches

In 2021, Eovaldi was the only pitcher to throw five different pitches at a rate of 10% or higher.

2023: World Series Champion with the Rangers

In 2023, Eovaldi became a World Series champion with the Texas Rangers.

2023: Won Game 5 and World Series

In 2023, Eovaldi started Games 1 and 5 of the World Series. He won the decisive Game 5, helping the Rangers secure their first World Series title in franchise history. He also won 5 of his 6 starts during the postseason, tying an MLB record.