Career Timeline of Slade Cecconi: Major Achievements and Milestones

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

Slade Gustave Cecconi is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Cleveland Guardians in Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and made his MLB debut in 2023. He is an active player in MLB.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2017: High School Junior Year

In 2017, as a junior at Trinity Preparatory School, Slade Cecconi had a 6–1 record with a 0.70 ERA and seventy strikeouts. He was also selected to play in the Under Armour All-America Baseball Game at Wrigley Field.

2018: High School Senior Year and MLB Draft

In 2018, during his senior year, Slade Cecconi batted .388 with six home runs. He was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the 38th round of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft, but he chose not to sign and instead decided to attend the University of Miami.

2019: Freshman Year at Miami Hurricanes

In 2019, Slade Cecconi's freshman year with the Miami Hurricanes, he appeared in 17 games (13 starts) where he had a 5–4 record with a 4.16 ERA and 89 strikeouts. He was selected to play in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Wareham Gatemen but did not participate.

July 10, 2020: Signed with the Diamondbacks

On July 10, 2020, Slade Cecconi signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks for a $2.4 million bonus after being selected with the 33rd overall pick in the 2020 Major League Baseball draft. He did not play in any games in 2020 because the minor league season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020: Sophomore Year at Miami Hurricanes

In 2020, as a sophomore, Slade Cecconi started four games, posting a 2–1 record with a 3.80 ERA over 21 1/3 innings before the season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021: Assignment to Hillsboro Hops and Injuries

In 2021, Slade Cecconi was assigned to the Hillsboro Hops of the High-A West, and began play in mid-May due to a wrist injury. He was then placed back on the injured list with an elbow injury on August 1 and transferred to the 60-day injured list on August 5, effectively ending his season. He made 12 starts with a 4-2 record and a 4.12 ERA. He was selected to play in the Arizona Fall League for the Salt River Rafters after the season.

2022: Assignment to Amarillo Sod Poodles

In 2022, Slade Cecconi was assigned to the Amarillo Sod Poodles of the Double-A Texas League. He recorded a 7–6 record with a 4.37 ERA and 127 strikeouts over 129+3⁄3 innings in 25 starts.

August 2, 2023: Promotion to Major Leagues

On August 2, 2023, the Arizona Diamondbacks selected Slade Cecconi to the 40-man roster and promoted him to the major leagues for the first time. He recorded a 4.33 ERA with 20 strikeouts across 27 innings in 7 games (4 starts) in his rookie campaign.

2023: MLB Debut

In 2023, Slade Cecconi made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

December 21, 2024: Traded to the Cleveland Guardians

On December 21, 2024, the Diamondbacks traded Slade Cecconi and a competitive balance draft pick in the 2025 MLB draft to the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for Josh Naylor.

2024: Assignment to Reno Aces and MLB Appearances

In 2024, Slade Cecconi was optioned to Triple-A Reno to begin the season. He made 20 appearances (13 starts) for the Diamondbacks, struggling to a 2–7 record and 6.66 ERA with 64 strikeouts across 77 innings pitched.