History of Sean Newcomb in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 31, 2025

Sean William Newcomb is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Boston Red Sox in MLB. Drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in 2014, he was later traded to the Atlanta Braves, where he debuted in 2017. He has also played for the Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics. Newcomb played college baseball at the University of Hartford before turning pro.

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June 12, 1993: Sean Newcomb's Birth

On June 12, 1993, Sean William Newcomb was born. He is an American professional baseball pitcher.

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1995: Braves First Title Since 1995

In 2021, The Braves won their first title since 1995, winning the 2021 World Series.

2012: College Freshman Year

In 2012, as a freshman at the University of Hartford, Sean Newcomb started nine games for the Hartford Hawks baseball team before a season-ending injury. He secured his first college win with a no-hitter against Yale.

2013: College Sophomore Year

In 2013, during his sophomore year at the University of Hartford, Sean Newcomb started 12 of 13 games, achieving a 5–4 record with a 3.75 ERA.

2014: Drafted by Los Angeles Angels

In 2014, Sean Newcomb was drafted in the first round (15th overall) by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

2014: America East Pitcher of the Year

In 2014, Sean Newcomb was named the America East Pitcher of the Year during his junior year at the University of Hartford.

November 12, 2015: Traded to the Atlanta Braves

On November 12, 2015, Sean Newcomb, along with other players and cash considerations, was traded from the Angels to the Atlanta Braves.

2015: Promotion to Double-A Arkansas Travelers

In 2015, Sean Newcomb was promoted to the Double-A Arkansas Travelers, ending his first full season in professional baseball with a combined 2.38 ERA across 3 levels.

2015: Traded to the Braves

In 2015, Sean Newcomb was traded to the Atlanta Braves.

2016: Season with Double-A Mississippi Braves

In 2016, Sean Newcomb spent the season with the Double-A Mississippi Braves, posting 4.6 walks per nine innings and a 3.86 ERA.

June 10, 2017: MLB Debut

On June 10, 2017, Sean Newcomb made his major league debut for the Atlanta Braves against the New York Mets at SunTrust Park, pitching 6+1⁄3 innings and allowing one unearned run with seven strikeouts.

2017: MLB Debut with the Braves

In 2017, Sean Newcomb made his Major League Baseball debut with the Atlanta Braves.

July 29, 2018: No-hitter bid broken late

On July 29, 2018, Sean Newcomb took a no-hitter through 8+2⁄3 innings until Chris Taylor singled. Following this outing, past social media posts with offensive content surfaced, creating controversy.

June 15, 2019: Injured by Batted Ball

On June 15, 2019, Sean Newcomb was struck in the head by a batted ball from J. T. Realmuto during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies, leading to his placement on the seven-day injured list.

2020: Struggled in 2020 season

In the 2020 season, Sean Newcomb registered an 11.20 ERA in 13.2 innings pitched across 4 games, striking out 10.

2021: Braves win World Series

In 2021, Sean Newcomb played for the Braves where he went 2-0 with one save and a 4.73 ERA, pitching 32.1 innings in 32 relief appearances. The Braves won the 2021 World Series.