Career Timeline of Noah Syndergaard: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Noah Syndergaard made an impact.

Noah Syndergaard, nicknamed "Thor", is an American professional baseball pitcher currently a free agent. He's played in MLB for the New York Mets, Los Angeles Angels, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Cleveland Guardians. He is a prominent figure in baseball, known for his pitching prowess.

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2010: Drafted by the Blue Jays

In 2010, Noah Syndergaard was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the first round of the MLB Draft, leading him to forego his college commitment and begin his professional baseball career.

2010: High School Baseball Success

In 2010, during his senior year at Mansfield Legacy High School, Noah Syndergaard established himself as a baseball player after a growth spurt and weight training. Despite his late development, the Toronto Blue Jays selected him in the first round of the MLB Draft.

2011: Minor League Promotions

In 2011, Noah Syndergaard advanced through multiple levels of the Blue Jays' minor league system, showcasing impressive stats and increasing pitch velocities, ultimately finishing the season with a 5-2 record and a 1.83 ERA.

December 17, 2012: Trade to the Mets

On December 17, 2012, Noah Syndergaard was traded to the New York Mets as part of a deal that sent R. A. Dickey to the Toronto Blue Jays.

2012: Return to the Midwest League

In 2012, Noah Syndergaard returned to the Midwest League, where he played for the Lansing Lugnuts. He recorded an 8-5 record with a 2.60 ERA and struck out 122 batters.

2013: All-Star Futures Game Appearance

In 2013, Noah Syndergaard made an appearance in the All-Star Futures Game, showcasing his talent.

2014: All-Star Futures Game Appearance

In 2014, Noah Syndergaard made another appearance in the All-Star Futures Game, further highlighting his potential.

2014: Promotion to Triple-A and Futures Game

In 2014, Noah Syndergaard was promoted to the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s, where he honed his breaking balls and earned a save as the closer in the All-Star Futures Game.

May 2015: MLB Debut

In May 2015, Noah Syndergaard made his MLB debut for the New York Mets following an injury to Dillon Gee and became a key part of their starting rotation, eventually pitching in the World Series.

2015: Postseason Run and World Series Appearance

In 2015, Noah Syndergaard played a key role in the Mets' postseason run, helping the team clinch their first NL East title in nine years, pitching in the NLDS and NLCS, and starting Game 3 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals, securing their only win.

2015: MLB Debut

In 2015, Noah Syndergaard was called up to the Mets and made his MLB debut on May 12, solidifying his place in the starting rotation after an impressive performance and an injury to Dillon Gee.

2016: Wild Card Game Start

In 2016, Noah Syndergaard started the National League Wild Card Game against the San Francisco Giants due to injuries to other Mets pitchers. Despite a strong performance, the Mets were eliminated from the postseason.

2016: Strong Start to the Season

In 2016, Noah Syndergaard started the season strong, striking out nine batters in six scoreless innings and later hitting two home runs in a game against the Dodgers, earning recognition as NL Player of the Week.

2017: Opening Day Start and Injury

In 2017, Syndergaard was the Mets' Opening Day starter, pitching six scoreless innings. However, on May 1, 2017, it was announced that Syndergaard had torn his right latissimus dorsi muscle and would miss at least two months, following prior injuries and declining medical imaging for his sore arm, which raised concerns about the team's training regimen.

March 29, 2018: Second Consecutive Opening Day Start

On March 29, 2018, Syndergaard made his second consecutive Opening Day start, striking out 10 or more batters in the Mets' victory, making him the second pitcher in franchise history to do so.

2019: 32 Games Started

In 2019, Noah Syndergaard started in 32 games for the New York Mets.

2019: Mixed Performance in 2019 Season

In 2019, Syndergaard described his season debut as mediocre, experiencing difficulties with his slider and inconsistencies in performance, though he also had standout games and earned NL Player of the Week honors. He finished the 2019 season with a 10-8 record and a 4.28 ERA.

2019: Pitch Characteristics in 2019

In 2019, Syndergaard's pitch arsenal included a 98 mph fastball, a 91 mph changeup, an 89 mph slider, and an 80 mph curveball.

December 22, 2020: Signs One-Year Contract with Mets

On December 22, 2020, while recovering from surgery, Syndergaard signed a one-year, $9.7 million contract with the Mets, matching his expected earnings from the previous season.

November 17, 2021: Signs with Los Angeles Angels

On November 17, 2021, Syndergaard signed a one-year, $21 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels, setting a new record for per-season earnings for a pitcher in the franchise.

2021: Public Feuds on Twitter

In 2021, Noah Syndergaard engaged in public feuds on Twitter with Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer and retired radio announcer Mike Francesa. The feud with Bauer was over Bauer's website advertising Mets merchandise before signing with the Dodgers, while the feud with Francesa stemmed from Syndergaard's decision to leave the Mets for the Angels.