History of Quinn Priester in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 7, 2025

Quinn Priester is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Milwaukee Brewers in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first round of the 2019 MLB draft. Priester made his MLB debut with the Pirates in 2023 and later played for the Boston Red Sox before joining the Brewers.

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September 15, 2000: Quinn Priester Born

On September 15, 2000, Charles Quinn Priester was born. He is an American professional baseball pitcher.

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2018: State Championship

In 2018, Priester was a member of the Cary-Grove football team that won the 6A state championship. He also caught a touchdown pass in the championship game.

2019: Drafted by Pittsburgh Pirates

In 2019, Priester was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first round as the 18th overall selection and signed with them on June 10 for $3.4 million. He was then assigned to the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Pirates.

2019: Illinois Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year

In 2019, as a high school senior, Priester achieved an 8-2 record with a 1.00 ERA and 91 strikeouts. He was named the Illinois Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year and committed to Texas Christian University.

2020: Minor League Season Cancellation

In 2020, Priester did not play in a game due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021: Greensboro Grasshoppers & All-Star Futures Game

In 2021, Priester played with the High-A Greensboro Grasshoppers, achieving a 7-4 record with a 3.04 ERA and 98 strikeouts. He was also selected to play in the All-Star Futures Game in June of 2021.

2022: Minor League Season

During the 2022 season, Priester played for four different minor league teams: the Single-A Bradenton Marauders, Greensboro, Double-A Altoona Curve, and Triple-A Indianapolis Indians, achieving a combined record of 5-5 with a 3.29 ERA and 89 strikeouts.

July 17, 2023: MLB Debut

On July 17, 2023, Priester was added to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues, making his MLB debut as the starting pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Cleveland Guardians, where he took the loss.

July 29, 2024: Traded to the Boston Red Sox

On July 29, 2024, Priester was traded by the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Boston Red Sox for Nick Yorke and was assigned to the Worcester Red Sox.

April 7, 2025: Traded to Milwaukee Brewers

On April 7, 2025, Priester was traded by the Red Sox to the Milwaukee Brewers for Yophery Rodriguez, a draft pick, and a player to be named later or cash considerations.