History of Ross Stripling in Timeline
Thomas Ross Stripling, an American former professional baseball pitcher, played in MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, San Francisco Giants, and Oakland Athletics. His career highlights primarily involve his time pitching in Major League Baseball for these various teams.
2 hours ago : Ross Stripling, Former All-Star, Announces Retirement After Nine MLB Seasons
Ross Stripling, a former MLB All-Star pitcher for the Dodgers and Blue Jays, has announced his retirement after nine seasons. Stripling, age 35, had a diverse career. He is stepping away from professional baseball.
November 23, 1989: Ross Stripling Born
On November 23, 1989, Thomas Ross Stripling, later known as a Major League Baseball pitcher, was born.
2008: High School Baseball Career
In 2008, Ross Stripling's senior year of high school, a broken leg led him to become a pitcher, where he achieved a 14-0 record with a 1.60 ERA and 156 strikeouts. He was named first-team all-state and a member of the North Texas all-star team, in addition to winning a Texas 5A state title and national championship in football.
2011: College Baseball Success
In 2011, Ross Stripling excelled at Texas A&M University, leading the country in wins with a 14-2 record, a 2.29 ERA, and 113 strikeouts, earning him All-American honors.
2011: Drafted by Colorado Rockies (Did Not Sign)
In 2011, Ross Stripling was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the ninth round of the Major League Baseball draft, but he chose not to sign with them.
May 12, 2012: No-Hitter
On May 12, 2012, Ross Stripling threw a no-hitter for the Texas A&M Aggies against San Diego State.
2012: Drafted by Los Angeles Dodgers
In 2012, Ross Stripling was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball draft and signed for a $130,000 bonus.
2012: Senior Year at Texas A&M
In 2012, during his senior year at Texas A&M, Ross Stripling finished second in the conference in wins with a 10-4 record and a 3.08 ERA, along with 120 strikeouts.
May 2013: Promoted to Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts
In May 2013, Ross Stripling was promoted to the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts and selected for the Southern League All-Star Game.
2014: Tommy John Surgery
In 2014, Ross Stripling suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament and underwent Tommy John surgery, causing him to miss the entire season.
November 20, 2015: Added to Dodgers' 40-man Roster
On November 20, 2015, the Dodgers added Ross Stripling to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.
April 8, 2016: MLB Debut
On April 8, 2016, Ross Stripling made his major league debut against the San Francisco Giants, pitching 7+1⁄3 innings without allowing a hit but was removed after throwing 100 pitches.
May 13, 2016: First MLB Win
On May 13, 2016, Ross Stripling earned his first major league win against the St. Louis Cardinals.
2016: Made Dodgers' Opening Day Roster
In 2016, Ross Stripling made the Dodgers' Opening Day roster as the fifth starter due to several injuries to established pitchers.
2016: Passed Series 7 Exam
In 2016, Ross Stripling passed the Series 7 exam, becoming a FINRA-licensed stockbroker.
May 27, 2017: First Save
On May 27, 2017, Ross Stripling earned his first save with three scoreless innings of relief against the Chicago Cubs.
November 11, 2017: Marriage to Shelby Gassiott
On November 11, 2017, Ross Stripling married his longtime girlfriend, Shelby Gassiott.
2017: Passed Series 66 Exam
In 2017, Ross Stripling passed the Series 66 exam, becoming a FINRA-licensed investment advisor.
2018: All-Star Selection
In 2018, after developing a hard curveball, Ross Stripling earned his first All-Star selection, replacing Miles Mikolas on the team.
January 31, 2019: Fox Business Network Appearance
On January 31, 2019, Ross Stripling appeared on Fox Business Network, providing commentary on the markets and discussing his baseball career.
2019: Alternating Starts and Relief
In 2019, Ross Stripling alternated between starting and relieving, appearing in 32 games with a 3.47 ERA and 93 strikeouts.
August 31, 2020: Traded to Toronto Blue Jays
On August 31, 2020, Ross Stripling was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for Kendall Williams and Ryan Noda.
2020: One-Year Contract and Near Trade
In 2020, Ross Stripling agreed to a one-year, $2.1 million contract with the Dodgers and was nearly traded to the Los Angeles Angels, but the trade fell through.
2021: 2021 Season with Blue Jays
In 2021, Ross Stripling recorded a 5-7 record with a 4.80 ERA and 94 strikeouts in 24 games for the Toronto Blue Jays.
August 17, 2022: Perfect Game Interrupted
On August 17, 2022, Ross Stripling had a perfect game going against the Baltimore Orioles until it was broken up on his first pitch of the seventh inning.
December 13, 2022: Signed with San Francisco Giants
On December 13, 2022, Ross Stripling signed a two-year, $25 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, with an opt-out after the 2023 season.
2022: Career-High Innings
In 2022, Ross Stripling achieved a career-high 134+1⁄3 innings pitched, with a 10-4 record and a 3.01 ERA.
2023: Struggles with Giants
In 2023, Ross Stripling struggled with the Giants, finishing with a 0-5 record and a 5.36 ERA, and did not opt out of his contract.
February 2, 2024: Traded to Oakland Athletics
On February 2, 2024, the Giants traded Ross Stripling and cash considerations to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for Jonah Cox.
2024: Remained with Giants
In 2024, Ross Stripling did not opt out of his $12.5 million salary and remained with the San Francisco Giants.
February 19, 2025: Signed with Kansas City Royals
On February 19, 2025, Ross Stripling signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals.
2025: Retirement Announcement
In 2025, Ross Stripling announced his retirement from baseball via social media posts.
Mentioned in this timeline
Football is a family of team sports centered around kicking...
Los Angeles L A is the most populous city in...
San Francisco officially the City and County of San Francisco...
St Louis is an independent city located in Missouri near...
Colorado is a Mountain state in the Western United States...
Chicago is the most populous city in Illinois and the...
Trending
20 minutes ago Dejounte Murray Walking Again; Popovich's Spurs Legacy and Coaching Future Discussed.
1 month ago Severe Weather Threatens Dallas: Egg-Sized Hail, Tornadoes, and Flooding Expected Through Saturday.
20 minutes ago Trump Aims to End Federal Funding for PBS & NPR; PBS Responds.
1 hour ago Spurs Legends Duncan and Ginobili Spark Frenzy; Wembanyama's Height Debated.
1 hour ago Tim Duncan's rare appearance with Spurs legends sparks social media frenzy and height banter.
1 hour ago RDU Evacuation, Tyrone Mason Crash Bodycam, and Troopers' Suspicious Call Investigated by WRAL.
Popular
Jane Goodall is a renowned English primatologist zoologist and anthropologist...
Ronald Reagan the th U S President - was a...
Michael Jordan also known as MJ is an American businessman...
Pope Francis is the current head of the Catholic Church...
Cristiano Ronaldo often nicknamed CR is a highly decorated Portuguese...
The Real ID Act of is a US federal law...