Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Paul Sewald

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 31, 2026

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Paul Sewald made an impact.

Paul Sewald is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks in MLB. Before joining the Diamondbacks, Sewald played for the New York Mets, Seattle Mariners, Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers. He played college baseball for the San Diego Toreros before his professional career.

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2008: All-State Honors in High School

In 2008, during his senior year at Bishop Gorman High School, Paul Sewald achieved a 7–0 win–loss record with a 1.57 ERA, earning All-State honors.

2012: Senior Year at San Diego Toreros

In 2012, during his senior year at the University of San Diego, Sewald had an 8–4 record with a 3.09 ERA in 15 games (14 starts).

2012: Drafted by the New York Mets

In 2012, the New York Mets selected Sewald in the tenth round of the Major League Baseball draft and gave him a $1,000 signing bonus. He debuted professionally with the Brooklyn Cyclones, posting a 1.88 ERA.

2013: Playing with the Savannah Sand Gnats

In 2013, Sewald played with the Savannah Sand Gnats, compiling a 3–2 record and a 1.77 ERA in 35 relief appearances.

2014: Ascension to Binghamton Mets

In 2014, Sewald began the season with the St. Lucie Mets and was later promoted to the Binghamton Mets. He finished the year with a 5-1 record and a 1.92 ERA in 43 appearances and also played in the Arizona Fall League.

2015: Pitching for Binghamton and the United States National Baseball Team

In 2015, Sewald played for Binghamton, achieving a 3–0 record and a 1.75 ERA in 44 games. During the season, he also represented the United States national baseball team at the 2015 Pan American Games, earning a silver medal.

2016: Playing for the Las Vegas 51s

In 2016, Sewald played for the Las Vegas 51s, achieving a 5–3 record with a 3.29 ERA in 65+2⁄3 innings pitched.

April 8, 2017: MLB Debut with the Mets

On April 8, 2017, Sewald was promoted to the major leagues by the Mets and made his MLB debut against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field. He allowed two runs in a third of an inning.

May 26, 2019: Designated for Assignment by Mets

On May 26, 2019, Sewald was designated for assignment by the Mets following the promotion of Rajai Davis.

September 24, 2019: First MLB Win

On September 24, 2019, Sewald earned his first MLB win in a walk-off win against the Miami Marlins, ending a streak of 118 major-league appearances without a win.

December 2, 2020: Non-Tendered by Mets

On December 2, 2020, Sewald was non-tendered by the New York Mets.

January 7, 2021: Signs Minor League Contract with Seattle Mariners

On January 7, 2021, Sewald signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners organization.

2021: Breakout Season with the Mariners

In 2021, Sewald had a breakout season with the Mariners, posting a 10–3 record with a 3.06 ERA and striking out 104 batters.

2022: Solid Season with Mariners and "Revenge" Against Mets

In 2022, Sewald continued to flourish with the Mariners, posting a 5-4 record, a 2.67 ERA, and 20 saves. Following a game against the Mets at Citi Field where he performed well, Sewald stated that he felt he "got revenge" on the Mets, who he felt "gave up" on him.