History of Pete Fairbanks in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 5, 2026

Peter Anderson Fairbanks is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Miami Marlins in MLB. Drafted by the Texas Rangers in 2015, he made his MLB debut with them in 2019. Later that same year, he was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays, where he continued his career before joining the Marlins.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1983: Father Played in Astros Organization

In 1983, Shane Fairbanks, Pete Fairbanks's father, played in minor league baseball for the Houston Astros organization.

December 16, 1993: Pete Fairbanks Born

On December 16, 1993, Peter Anderson Fairbanks, later known as a professional baseball pitcher, was born.

2013: College Baseball for the Tigers

In 2013, Pete Fairbanks played college baseball for the University of Missouri Tigers.

2014: Played for Hyannis Harbor Hawks

In 2014, Fairbanks played for the Hyannis Harbor Hawks of the Cape Cod Baseball League during the summer.

2015: College Baseball for the Tigers

In 2015, Pete Fairbanks played college baseball for the University of Missouri Tigers.

2015: Debut Season with Spokane Indians

In 2015, Pete Fairbanks spent his debut season with the Spokane Indians of the Low-A Northwest League, achieving a 1–2 record with a 3.14 ERA over 57 innings.

2015: Drafted by Texas Rangers

In 2015, Pete Fairbanks was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the ninth round of the MLB draft.

2016: Played with Hickory Crawdads

In 2016, Fairbanks played with the Hickory Crawdads of the Single-A South Atlantic League, posting a 4–5 record with a 4.88 ERA in 101 innings.

2017: Second Tommy John Surgery

During the 2017 season, Fairbanks suffered a second torn UCL and underwent Tommy John surgery a second time, causing him to miss the rest of the season and the entire 2018 season.

2018: Missed Season Due to Injury

Due to the Tommy John surgery in 2017, Fairbanks missed the entire 2018 season.

June 29, 2019: Pitched Against Tampa Bay Rays

On June 29, 2019, Fairbanks pitched against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field, which caught the attention of the Rays' front office.

2019: Return to Action and Promotions

In 2019, Fairbanks returned to action as a relief pitcher, starting with Down East, then being promoted to Frisco RoughRiders, and later to the Nashville Sounds.

2019: MLB Debut and Trade to Rays

In 2019, Pete Fairbanks debuted in MLB for the Texas Rangers but was later traded to the Tampa Bay Rays during the same season.

2020: Strong Performance in Shortened Season

In 2020, Fairbanks pitched in 27 games of the 60-game season, posting a 2.70 ERA and recording 39 strikeouts. He also recorded a four-out save in Game 7 of the Championship Series against the Houston Astros as the Rays won the American League pennant.

July 7, 2021: Combined No-Hitter

On July 7, 2021, Fairbanks combined with other pitchers to no–hit the Cleveland Indians in a truncated seven-inning game, though it was not recorded as an official no-hitter.