History of Sean Manaea in Timeline
Sean Anthony Manaea is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the New York Mets in Major League Baseball (MLB). His career in MLB includes stints with the Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres, and San Francisco Giants. Manaea honed his skills and demonstrated his talent during his college years at Indiana State University, where he played college baseball. Known for his performance on the mound, Manaea has built a reputation as a reliable pitcher in MLB, contributing to the teams he has played for with his skills and strategic pitching.
February 1, 1992: Birth of Sean Manaea
Sean Anthony Manaea was born on February 1, 1992. He is an American professional baseball pitcher who has played for several Major League Baseball teams including the Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, and the New York Mets.
2010: High School State Champion
In 2010, Sean Manaea, playing for Andrean High School, was part of the baseball team that won the state championship. This was during his senior year when he was already showing promise as a pitcher.
2012: Cape Cod Baseball League Best Prospect
In 2012, while attending Indiana State, Sean Manaea was named the best prospect in the Cape Cod Baseball League.
2013: Drafted Despite Injury
Although Sean Manaea faced a hip injury in 2013, he was drafted by the Kansas City Royals with the 34th pick. His injury affected his draft position, leading to surgery later that year.
2013: Drafted by Kansas City Royals
In 2013, Sean Manaea was drafted by the Kansas City Royals with the 34th pick. Despite being a top prospect, injuries affected his draft position. He signed with the Royals and later underwent surgery for a hip injury.
2013: Preseason All-American Recognition
In 2013, Sean Manaea was recognized as a Preseason All-American and was added to the National Pitcher of the Year Watch List. His college performance included a notable ERA and strikeout record, showcasing his pitching potential.
2014: Season with Wilmington Blue Rocks
In 2014, Sean Manaea played for the Wilmington Blue Rocks, achieving a 7–8 record and leading the Carolina League with 146 strikeouts. He was named an MiLB Organization 2014 All Star.
2014: First Trip to American Samoa & Tattoo
Sean Manaea visited American Samoa for the first time in 2014, connecting with his father's heritage. He began his sleeve tattoo there, incorporating traditional Samoan symbols representing knowledge, wisdom, and strength.
July 28, 2015: Trade to Oakland Athletics
On July 28, 2015, Sean Manaea was traded to the Oakland Athletics from the Kansas City Royals, in exchange for Ben Zobrist. This trade was a pivotal moment in his MLB career.
2015: Trade to Oakland Athletics
In 2015, Sean Manaea was traded from the Kansas City Royals to the Oakland Athletics. This marked a significant step in his MLB career.
2015: Promotion to Northwest Arkansas Naturals
In 2015, after recovering from injuries, Sean Manaea was promoted to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, a Class AA team in the Texas League, where he continued to develop his pitching skills.
2016: Season Start with Nashville Sounds
Sean Manaea began the 2016 season with the Nashville Sounds, a Class AAA team in the Pacific Coast League, before being promoted to the major leagues.
2016: MLB Debut with Oakland Athletics
Sean Manaea made his MLB debut in 2016 for the Oakland Athletics. He ended his rookie season with a 7–9 record and a 3.86 ERA over 25 games.
2016: MLB Debut with Athletics
Sean Manaea made his MLB debut in 2016 with the Oakland Athletics, finishing his rookie season with a 7–9 win-loss record and a 3.86 ERA over 25 games.
April 30, 2017: Placed on Disabled List
On April 30, 2017, Sean Manaea was placed on the 10-day disabled list due to a left shoulder strain, affecting his playing time during the season.
2017: Struggles with Weight Loss
In 2017, Sean Manaea faced challenges with weight loss due to a medication dosage change, impacting his performance throughout the season. Despite this, he maintained a 12–10 record with a 4.37 ERA.
April 21, 2018: Sean Manaea Pitches a No-Hitter
On April 21, 2018, Sean Manaea pitched a no-hitter against the Boston Red Sox, leading the Oakland Athletics to a 3-0 victory. This achievement made him the first Athletics pitcher to throw a no-hitter since Dallas Braden in 2010. The Red Sox had the best record at the time for a team to be no-hit in baseball history.
2019: Return to Athletics and AL Wild Card Game
In 2019, after rehabbing his shoulder, Sean Manaea returned to the Oakland Athletics midseason. He made a strong comeback with a 4–0 record in five starts and was the starting pitcher in the 2019 AL Wild Card Game, although he struggled in the game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
2020: Oakland Athletics & ALDS
In 2020, Sean Manaea agreed to a $3.75 million salary with the Oakland Athletics and finished the season with a 4-3 record and a 4.50 ERA in 11 starts. He pitched in Game 2 of the ALDS against the Houston Astros, taking the loss.
2021: Leading the AL
In 2021, Sean Manaea led the American League with 32 starts and two shutouts for the Oakland Athletics. He finished the season with an 11-10 record, a 3.91 ERA, and 194 strikeouts in 179.2 innings pitched.
March 22, 2022: Contract Extension with Oakland Athletics
On March 22, 2022, Sean Manaea signed a $9.75 million contract with the Oakland Athletics, avoiding salary arbitration.
April 3, 2022: Trade to the San Diego Padres
On April 3, 2022, the Oakland Athletics traded Sean Manaea and Aaron Holiday to the San Diego Padres for Adrián Martínez and Euribiel Angeles.
December 16, 2022: Signing with the San Francisco Giants
On December 16, 2022, Sean Manaea signed a two-year, $25 million contract with the San Francisco Giants.
2022: Traded to San Diego Padres
Before the 2022 MLB season, Sean Manaea was traded from the Oakland Athletics to the San Diego Padres, continuing his professional baseball career.
2022: Free Agency
Sean Manaea became a free agent following the conclusion of the 2022 MLB season.
November 5, 2023: Opt-Out and Free Agency
On November 5, 2023, Sean Manaea opted out of the second year of his contract with the San Francisco Giants and became a free agent.
2023: Signed with San Francisco Giants
For the 2023 MLB season, Sean Manaea signed with the San Francisco Giants, marking another chapter in his professional career.
January 12, 2024: Signing with the New York Mets
On January 12, 2024, Sean Manaea signed a two-year, $28 million contract with the New York Mets, including an opt-out option after the 2024 season.
January 2024: Loss of Half-Brother
Sean Manaea's older half-brother, David, sadly passed away in January 2024 due to cancer. Manaea decided to wear number 59 with the Mets in honor of David, who was 59 years old.
October 8, 2024: First Postseason Win
On October 8, 2024, Sean Manaea earned his first career postseason win, pitching seven innings of one-run ball against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of the National League Division Series.
2024: Engagement
As of 2024, Sean Manaea was engaged to Talat Mirmalek, who worked as a paramedic for the San Francisco Fire Department.
2024: Signed with New York Mets
Sean Manaea signed with the New York Mets for the 2024 MLB season, after opting out of his contract and becoming a free agent.