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 an American 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 the San Francisco Giants. Before his professional career, Manaea played college baseball at Indiana State University.

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2010: State Champion

In 2010, Sean Manaea was part of the state champions baseball team at Andrean High School during his senior year.

2010: Last Athletics No-Hitter

Sean Manaea became the first Athletics pitcher to throw a no-hitter since Dallas Braden's perfect game in 2010.

2012: Cape Cod League Top Prospect

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

2013: MLB Draft

In 2013, Sean Manaea was drafted by the Kansas City Royals with the 34th pick.

2013: Drafted by Kansas City Royals

In 2013, the Kansas City Royals selected Sean Manaea as 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.

July 28, 2015: Traded to Oakland Athletics

On July 28, 2015, Sean Manaea and Aaron Brooks were traded to the Oakland Athletics for Ben Zobrist.

2015: Trade to Oakland Athletics

During the 2015 season, the Kansas City Royals traded Sean Manaea 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 made his Major League Baseball debut with the Oakland Athletics.

2016: Began Season with Nashville Sounds

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

2017: End of 2017 Season

Sean Manaea ended the 2017 season with a 12–10 record and a 4.37 ERA in 29 starts.

April 21, 2018: No-Hitter

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

2019: 2019 Season Debut

Sean Manaea made his season debut in September of 2019 after rehabilitating his shoulder.

2020: 2020 Season

In 2020, Sean Manaea finished the pandemic-shortened season with a record of 4–3 and a 4.50 ERA in 11 starts.

2021: Led AL in Starts

In 2021, Sean Manaea led the AL with 32 starts and two shutouts for the Athletics, going 11–10 with a 3.91 ERA.

March 22, 2022: Signed Contract with Oakland

On March 22, 2022, Sean Manaea signed a $9.75 million contract with Oakland, avoiding salary arbitration.

April 3, 2022: Traded to San Diego Padres

On April 3, 2022, Sean Manaea was traded to the San Diego Padres.

December 16, 2022: Signed with San Francisco Giants

On December 16, 2022, Sean Manaea signed a two-year contract with the San Francisco Giants.

2022: Trade to Padres

Before the 2022 season, Oakland traded Sean Manaea to the San Diego Padres.

November 5, 2023: Opted Out of Giants Contract

On November 5, 2023, Sean Manaea opted out of the second year of his contract and became a free agent.

2023: Signed with Giants

In 2023, Sean Manaea signed with the San Francisco Giants.

January 12, 2024: Signed with New York Mets

On January 12, 2024, Sean Manaea signed a two-year contract with the New York Mets.

December 27, 2024: Re-signed with the Mets

On December 27, 2024, Sean Manaea signed a three-year contract to remain with the Mets.

2024: Signed with Mets

After opting out of his contract, Sean Manaea signed with the New York Mets for the 2024 season.

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