Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Sean Manaea

Discover the career path of Sean Manaea, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Sean Manaea is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the New York Mets in MLB. He debuted in 2016 with the Oakland Athletics and has since played for the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants. Before turning pro, Manaea played college baseball for Indiana State University. He is an American athlete known for his pitching career in Major League Baseball.

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2010: Dallas Braden's perfect game

In 2010 Dallas Braden had a perfect game.

2012: Cape Cod League Prospect

In 2012, while at Indiana State, Sean Manaea was named the best prospect in the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2013: Drafted by the Royals

In 2013, Sean Manaea was drafted by the Kansas City Royals with the 34th pick and signed for $3.55 million. He also underwent surgery to repair a torn acetabular labrum in his hip.

2013: MLB Draft

In 2013, Sean Manaea was selected by the Kansas City Royals with the 34th pick in the MLB draft.

2014: Assignment to Wilmington Blue Rocks

In 2014, Sean Manaea was assigned to the Wilmington Blue Rocks of the High-A Carolina League. He finished the year with a 7-8 record and a 3.11 ERA and was named an MiLB Organization All Star.

July 28, 2015: Traded to the Athletics

On July 28, 2015, Sean Manaea was traded by the Royals to the Oakland Athletics. He was later assigned to the Midland RockHounds of the Texas League and named an MiLB Organization All Star.

2015: Trade to the Athletics

During the 2015 season, Sean Manaea was traded from the Kansas City Royals to the Oakland Athletics.

2015: Promotion to Northwest Arkansas Naturals

In 2015, after making four starts for Wilmington, Sean Manaea was promoted to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals of the Double-A Texas League in July.

2016: MLB Debut

In 2016, Sean Manaea debuted in MLB.

2016: MLB Debut and Rookie Season

In 2016, Sean Manaea was promoted to the major leagues by the Athletics and made his debut. He finished his rookie season with a 7-9 record and a 3.86 ERA.

2016: Season Start with Nashville Sounds

Sean Manaea began the 2016 season with the Nashville Sounds of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League.

2017: End of Season

Sean Manaea concluded the 2017 season with a 12–10 record and a 4.37 ERA in 29 starts. He also dealt with weight loss issues.

April 21, 2018: No-Hitter

On April 21, 2018, Sean Manaea pitched a no-hitter.

2019: Return from Injury

In 2019, Sean Manaea made his season debut in September after rehabilitating his shoulder injury. He also started in the 2019 AL Wild Card Game.

2020: 2020 Season and Playoffs

In 2020, Sean Manaea agreed to a $3.75 million salary with the Athletics. He finished the season with a 4-3 record and a 4.50 ERA, and also pitched in Game 2 of the 2020 American League Division Series.