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 a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks in MLB. Throughout his career, he has played for several teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta Braves, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Detroit Tigers. He is an American player with a notable career in Major League Baseball.

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2009: Drafted by the Cardinals

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

June 2011: Promoted to the Springfield Cardinals

At the beginning of June 2011, Shelby Miller was promoted to the Springfield Cardinals of the Double–A Texas League.

September 5, 2012: MLB Debut

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

2012: Began season with Memphis Redbirds

In 2012, Shelby Miller began the season with the Memphis Redbirds of the Triple–A Pacific Coast League (PCL).

2012: First Major League Game

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

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 consecutive batters and striking out a career-high 13.

2013: Appeared in one postseason game

In the 2013 postseason, Shelby Miller was on the Cardinals' roster for all three series but only appeared in one relief appearance against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the NLDS, giving up one home run.

November 17, 2014: Traded to the Atlanta Braves

On November 17, 2014, the Cardinals traded Shelby Miller and prospect Tyrell Jenkins to the Atlanta Braves for outfielder Jason Heyward and relief pitcher Jordan Walden.

2014: Traded to the Braves

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

2014: Complete-Game Shutout

In 2014, Shelby Miller added a sinker to his repertoire and defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0 in a complete-game shutout. He finished the season with a 3.74 ERA in 31 games started.

May 5, 2015: Complete game shutout

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 Arizona Diamondbacks

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

2015: Named to the MLB All-Star Game

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

February 2017: Contract worth 4.7 million

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 the 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 after being designated for assignment.

July 11, 2019: Miller signed with Milwaukee Brewers

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

January 27, 2020: Miller re-signed with the Brewers

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

January 17, 2021: Miller signed with the Chicago Cubs

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

June 26, 2021: Miller signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization

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

September 1, 2021: Miller's contract was 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: Miller signed a minor-league deal with the 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: Miller signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants

On June 8, 2022, Shelby Miller signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants.

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

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

April 25, 2023: Miller recorded his first career save

On April 25, 2023, Shelby Miller recorded his first career save against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

December 22, 2023: Miller signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Detroit Tigers

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