Career Timeline of Shelby Miller: Major Achievements and Milestones

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

Shelby Miller is an American professional baseball pitcher currently a free agent. He has played in MLB for numerous teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta Braves, Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, Detroit Tigers, and Milwaukee Brewers.

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2008: Three Consecutive No-Hitters

In 2008, during his junior year, Shelby Miller threw three no-hitters in consecutive games, including one perfect game, for his high school baseball team.

2009: Drafted by the Cardinals

In 2009, Shelby Miller was drafted by the Cardinals out of Brownwood High School in the first round of the MLB draft and was considered one of the sport's highest-rated prospects.

2010: All-Star Futures Game Appearance

In 2010, Shelby Miller played for the Quad Cities River Bandits. During the season, he appeared in the All-Star Futures Game and was named the Cardinals' minor league pitcher of the year after the season.

2010: Cardinals' Minor League Pitcher of the Year

In 2010, Shelby Miller received the Cardinals' minor league pitcher of the year award and was selected for the All-Star Futures Game.

May 2011: Cardinal Nation Pitcher of the Month

In May 2011, Shelby Miller was named the Cardinal Nation pitcher of the month after posting a 2.32 ERA.

June 2011: Promotion to Springfield Cardinals

In June 2011, Shelby Miller was promoted to the Springfield Cardinals and was named the Cardinals' minor league pitcher of the month.

2011: Baseball America's Number One Prospect

In 2011, Shelby Miller was named Baseball America's number one Cardinals prospect and was selected to the All-Star Futures Game.

September 5, 2012: MLB Debut

On September 5, 2012, Shelby Miller made his MLB debut against the New York Mets as a relief pitcher, throwing two shutout innings.

2012: Season with Memphis Redbirds

In 2012, Shelby Miller began the season with the Memphis Redbirds. He recorded 160 strikeouts for the Redbirds in 137 innings pitched.

2012: First MLB Start

In 2012, Shelby Miller started his first major league game on October 3, against the Cincinnati Reds, pitching six shutout innings and also appeared twice in relief during the 2012 National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants.

May 10, 2013: First Career Shutout

On May 10, 2013, Shelby Miller threw his first career shutout in a 3–0 win against the Colorado Rockies, retiring 27 batters in a row and striking out a career-high 13. He also won the Pitching Performance of the Month award for May because of this game.

May 2013: MLB Pitching Performance of the Month

In May 2013, Shelby Miller had his first MLB complete game shutout, a one-hitter against the Colorado Rockies. He received the MLB Pitching Performance of the Month award.

2013: Postseason Run

During the Cardinals' 2013 postseason run, Shelby Miller was on the roster but totaled only a single inning in one relief appearance against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the NLDS.

November 17, 2014: Traded to the Braves

On November 17, 2014, Shelby Miller and Tyrell Jenkins were traded by the Cardinals to the Atlanta Braves for Jason Heyward and Jordan Walden.

2014: Traded to the Braves

After the 2014 season, Shelby Miller was traded by the Cardinals to the Atlanta Braves.

2014: Complete-Game Shutout Against the Blue Jays

In 2014, Shelby Miller added a sinker to his repertoire and defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5–0 in a complete-game shutout. He also pitched Game 4 of the 2014 NLDS, which the Cardinals won, and Game 4 of the 2014 NLCS, where he struggled.

May 5, 2015: Complete Game Shutout Against Phillies

On May 5, 2015, Shelby Miller threw a complete game shutout in just 99 pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies.

December 9, 2015: Traded to the Diamondbacks

On December 9, 2015, Shelby Miller and Gabe Speier were traded by the Braves to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Dansby Swanson, Ender Inciarte, and Aaron Blair.

2015: MLB All-Star Game Selection

In 2015, Shelby Miller was named to the MLB All-Star Game. After that season, the Braves traded Miller to the Diamondbacks.

2016: Season with the Diamondbacks

In 2016, Shelby Miller struggled with the Diamondbacks, and was placed on the disabled list on May 24 due to a sprained index finger. Miller finished the season with a 3–12 record and a 6.15 ERA.

February 2017: Arbitration Contract

In February 2017, Shelby Miller was granted a contract worth $4.7 million via arbitration.

November 30, 2018: Non-Tendered by Diamondbacks

On November 30, 2018, the Diamondbacks non-tendered Shelby Miller, making him a free agent.

January 9, 2019: Joined Texas Rangers

On January 9, 2019, Shelby Miller joined the Texas Rangers on a one-year contract.

July 4, 2019: Released by the Rangers

On July 4, 2019, Shelby Miller was released by the Texas Rangers.

July 11, 2019: Signs minor league contract with Milwaukee Brewers

On July 11, 2019, Shelby Miller signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.

January 27, 2020: Re-signs with the Brewers on a minor league deal

On January 27, 2020, Shelby Miller re-signed with the Milwaukee Brewers on a minor league deal.

January 17, 2021: Signs minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs

On January 17, 2021, Shelby Miller signed a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs.

June 26, 2021: Signs minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates

On June 26, 2021, Shelby Miller signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.

September 1, 2021: Miller's contract selected by the Pirates

On September 1, 2021, Shelby Miller's contract was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates when the rosters expanded.

March 27, 2022: Signs minor-league deal with New York Yankees

On March 27, 2022, the New York Yankees signed Shelby Miller to a minor-league deal with an invite to the team's major-league spring training camp.

June 8, 2022: Signs minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants

On June 8, 2022, Shelby Miller signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants and was assigned to the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats.

December 1, 2022: Signs with the Los Angeles Dodgers

On December 1, 2022, Shelby Miller signed a $1.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

December 22, 2023: Signs contract with the Detroit Tigers

On December 22, 2023, Shelby Miller signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Detroit Tigers, which also included a $4.25 million club option for the following season.