Career Timeline of Robbie Ray: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Robbie Ray made an impact.

Robert Glenn Ray, known as Robbie Ray, is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the San Francisco Giants in MLB. Prior to joining the Giants, Ray played for several other MLB teams, including the Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Toronto Blue Jays, and Seattle Mariners. As a left-handed pitcher, Ray has made a name for himself in professional baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2010: Drafted by Washington Nationals

In 2010, Robbie Ray was selected by the Washington Nationals in the 12th round of the MLB Draft after de-committing from Vanderbilt University and planning to play college baseball for the Arkansas Razorbacks. He signed with the team on August 14, just before the deadline for draftees, and accepted a signing bonus of $799,000.

May 10, 2011: First Professional Baseball Start

On May 10, 2011, Ray made his first professional baseball start for the Class A Hagerstown Suns, pitching five innings, striking out six, and walking none.

July 5, 2013: Promotion to Double-A Harrisburg Senators

On July 5, 2013, Robbie Ray was promoted to the Double-A Harrisburg Senators.

December 3, 2013: Traded to Detroit Tigers

On December 3, 2013, the Nationals traded Robbie Ray, Ian Krol, and Steve Lombardozzi Jr. to the Detroit Tigers for Doug Fister.

May 6, 2014: MLB Debut

On May 6, 2014, Robbie Ray made his MLB debut with the Detroit Tigers, allowing only one run on five hits in 5+1⁄3 innings against the Houston Astros.

December 5, 2014: Traded to Arizona Diamondbacks

On December 5, 2014, the Tigers traded Robbie Ray to the Arizona Diamondbacks as part of a three-team trade.

2015: Development in Arizona

In 2015, Tony La Russa was confident in Ray's development, noting his increased command leading to 108 strikeouts in 117+1⁄3 innings, resulting in a 5-12 record with a 3.52 ERA.

2016: Inconsistent Season

In 2016, Ray had an inconsistent season, recording 218 strikeouts, but also having the third-worst ERA of any pitcher with 200 or more strikeouts.

2016: Tying Innings Pitched

In 2019, Robbie Ray pitched 174+1⁄3 innings, tying his career best innings pitched from 2016.

2017: MLB All-Star

In 2017, Ray was an MLB All-Star.

2017: All-Star Selection

In 2017, Robbie Ray finished the first half of the season with eight wins and a 2.97 ERA, earning his first All-Star Game selection.

2018: Strained Oblique and Return

In 2018, after a strong start, Ray suffered a strained oblique muscle, sidelining him until June 27. He finished the season with a 6-2 record and a 3.93 ERA in 24 starts.

2019: Career High Starts

In 2019, Robbie Ray pitched a career-high 33 starts and had 235 strikeouts, also a career high.

August 16, 2020: 1,000 MLB Career Strikeouts

On August 16, 2020, Robbie Ray reached 1,000 MLB career strikeouts.

August 31, 2020: Traded to Toronto Blue Jays

On August 31, 2020, the Diamondbacks traded Robbie Ray to the Toronto Blue Jays.

September 1, 2020: Blue Jays Debut

On September 1, 2020, Robbie Ray made his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays.

July 11, 2021: No-Hitter Bid Broken Up

On July 11, 2021, Robbie Ray took a no-hitter into the 7th inning against the Tampa Bay Rays, but a one-out double broke it up.

November 30, 2021: Signed with Seattle Mariners

On November 30, 2021, Robbie Ray signed a five-year contract with the Seattle Mariners.

2021: Exceptional Season and Awards

In 2021, Robbie Ray led the American League in ERA, strikeouts, innings pitched, and WHIP. He won the American League Cy Young Award and the Players Choice Award for AL Outstanding Pitcher.

2021: American League Cy Young Award

In 2021, Robbie Ray won the American League Cy Young Award while playing with the Toronto Blue Jays. He also led the league in earned run average and strikeouts that year.