History of Seranthony Domínguez in Timeline

Seranthony Domínguez is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles. He previously played for the Philadelphia Phillies. Signed by the Phillies in 2011 as an international free agent, he debuted in MLB in 2018.

1908: Start of Recorded Baseball History for Domínguez's Record

The year 1908 marks the beginning of the recorded baseball history that contextualizes Seranthony Domínguez's achievement as the only major league reliever to achieve such a feat in his first five appearances.

1955: Jack Meyer Sets Phillies Rookie Reliever Saves Record

In 1955, Jack Meyer set the Phillies' rookie reliever record for saves, a record that would later be matched by Seranthony Domínguez in 2018.

November 25, 1994: Birth of Seranthony Domínguez

Seranthony Domínguez was born on November 25, 1994.

October 2011: Signing with the Phillies as an International Free Agent

In October 2011, Seranthony Domínguez began his professional baseball journey by signing with the Philadelphia Phillies as an international free agent for a signing bonus of $25,000.

2011: Signing with the Philadelphia Phillies

In 2011, Seranthony Domínguez signed with the Philadelphia Phillies as an international free agent.

2012: Professional Debut in the Dominican Summer League

Seranthony Domínguez made his professional debut in 2012 with the DSL Phillies, marking the beginning of his journey through the minor leagues.

2013: Continued Success in the Dominican Summer League

Domínguez continued to play in the Dominican Summer League in 2013, showcasing his pitching prowess and leading the league in shutouts and complete games.

2014: Progression to the GCL Phillies

In 2014, Domínguez progressed to the GCL Phillies, further honing his skills and adapting to a new level of competition in the minor leagues.

2015: Continued Development with the GCL Phillies

Domínguez spent the 2015 season with the GCL Phillies, demonstrating consistent performance and improvement in his pitching.

2016: Pitching for Williamsport and Lakewood

In 2016, Domínguez showcased his skills for both the Williamsport Crosscutters and Lakewood BlueClaws, further refining his abilities and preparing for higher levels of competition.

2017: Transition to Relief Pitcher and Addition to Phillies' 40-Man Roster

In 2017, Domínguez transitioned into a relief pitcher and was subsequently added to the Phillies' 40-man roster, marking a significant step towards his major league aspirations. He also earned a Mid-Season All-Star selection in the Florida State League.

May 7, 2018: Historic MLB Debut with the Philadelphia Phillies

On May 7, 2018, Seranthony Domínguez made his highly anticipated MLB debut with the Philadelphia Phillies. His debut was nothing short of historic, as he became the only major league reliever in recorded baseball history to record at least two outs and allow no runs, hits, or walks in his first five major-league appearances.

2018: Impressive Performance in the Minor Leagues Leading to Promotion

In 2018, Domínguez started the season strong with the Reading Fightin Phils, earning a promotion to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. His combined performance across both teams was stellar, setting the stage for his imminent call-up to the major leagues.

2018: Stellar Rookie Season with the Phillies

Seranthony Domínguez had a remarkable rookie season with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2018, showcasing his dominance on the mound and earning recognition for his performance. He tied Jack Meyer's Phillies' rookie reliever record for saves with 16 and received accolades such as being named to Baseball America's MLB All-Rookie Team and Baseball Digest's Rookie All-Star team.

2018: MLB Debut with the Philadelphia Phillies

Seranthony Domínguez made his MLB debut with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2018.

2018: Development of a Devastating Slider

Since his debut in 2018, Seranthony Domínguez honed a devastating slider, a pitch that has generated a whiff rate of over 50% and become a key weapon in his arsenal.

2019: Season Cut Short Due to Injury

In 2019, Seranthony Domínguez's season was unfortunately cut short due to a damaged ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, leading him to be placed on the injured list.

July 30, 2020: Tommy John Surgery

On July 30, 2020, Seranthony Domínguez underwent Tommy John surgery, a significant procedure aimed at repairing the damaged ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.

February 17, 2021: Placement on the 60-Day Injured List

As Seranthony Domínguez continued his recovery from Tommy John surgery, he was placed on the 60-day injured list on February 17, 2021, emphasizing the extensive rehabilitation process.

2022: Return from Injury and Strong Performance

Seranthony Domínguez returned from Tommy John surgery in the 2022 season and delivered a strong performance on the mound, demonstrating resilience and a return to form. He was a key contributor to the Phillies' postseason run, earning a save in Game 3 of the NLCS against the San Diego Padres.

February 16, 2023: Contract Extension with the Phillies

On February 16, 2023, Seranthony Domínguez's value to the Phillies was solidified as he signed a two-year, $7.25 million contract extension with the team.

2023: Solid Performance Marred by Oblique Strain

Seranthony Domínguez delivered a solid performance for the Phillies in 2023 but faced a setback with an oblique strain that caused him to miss time in June and July. Despite the injury, he remained a key contributor to the team's pitching staff.

July 26, 2024: Trade to the Baltimore Orioles

On July 26, 2024, Seranthony Domínguez was traded to the Baltimore Orioles alongside Cristian Pache in exchange for Austin Hays, marking a new chapter in his MLB career.