History of Sonny Gray in Timeline
Sonny Gray is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB. Previously, he played for the Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds, and Minnesota Twins. Gray's career includes notable performances and contributions to each team he's been a part of within Major League Baseball.
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Veteran pitcher Sonny Gray was traded from the St. Louis Cardinals to the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox acquired the durable Gray to bolster their pitching rotation. Trade details emerged.
November 7, 1989: Sonny Gray's Birth
On November 7, 1989, Sonny Douglas Gray was born. He is now a professional baseball pitcher.
2006: State Title Win
In 2006, Sonny Gray guided Smyrna's football team to a 5A State title as quarterback.
2007: Second State Title Win
In 2007, Sonny Gray guided Smyrna's football team to a second consecutive 5A State title as quarterback.
2007: Led Team to State Tournament
In 2007, Sonny Gray led his team to the State Tournament with an 11-2 record and a 0.95 ERA, earning him a nomination for National Player of the Year and a nod for the AFLAC All-American High School Baseball Classic.
April 2008: Season-Ending Injury
In April 2008, Sonny Gray was injured in a district game, ending his senior season.
2008: Drafted by Chicago Cubs
In 2008, Sonny Gray was drafted in the 27th round by the Chicago Cubs in the MLB Draft but did not sign with the team, honoring his commitment to Vanderbilt University.
2008: Gatorade Player of the Year
In 2008, Sonny Gray was voted Gatorade Player of the Year by The Tennessean for his overall athletic success.
2010: Led Team in Strikeouts
In 2010, Sonny Gray went 10-5 with a 3.48 ERA and led the Vanderbilt team in strikeouts with 113.
2011: Drafted by Oakland Athletics and Signing
In 2011, Sonny Gray was selected 18th overall by the Oakland Athletics in the MLB Draft and signed with them for a $1.54 million signing bonus, forgoing his senior year at Vanderbilt.
2011: Successful Junior Year
In 2011, Sonny Gray's junior year, he went 12-4 with a 2.43 ERA and 132 strikeouts, helping Vanderbilt earn their first-ever College World Series berth.
2011: Drafted by the Athletics
In 2011, the Oakland Athletics selected Sonny Gray in the first round of the MLB draft after he attended Vanderbilt University.
July 10, 2013: MLB Debut with Athletics
On July 10, 2013, Sonny Gray was called up to the major leagues and made his MLB debut for the Oakland Athletics against the Pittsburgh Pirates, pitching two scoreless innings with three strikeouts.
2013: MLB Debut
In 2013, Sonny Gray made his Major League Baseball debut.
2013: Selected for Triple-A All-Star Game
In 2013, Sonny Gray started the season with the River Cats, posted a 2.81 ERA, and was selected to start the Triple-A All-Star Game for the Pacific Coast League.
March 31, 2014: Opening Day Start
On March 31, 2014, Sonny Gray made his first career Opening Day start against the Cleveland Indians.
2014: AL Pitcher of the Month Award
In 2014, Sonny Gray won the American League Pitcher of the Month Award twice.
April 6, 2015: Second Opening Day Start
On April 6, 2015, Sonny Gray made his second consecutive Opening Day start for the Oakland Athletics against the Texas Rangers, pitching eight innings and allowing only one hit.
2015: Finished Third in Cy Young Voting
In 2015, Sonny Gray finished the season with a 14-7 record and a 2.73 ERA, finishing third in the American League Cy Young Award voting.
November 12, 2016: Marriage to Jessica
On November 12, 2016, Sonny Gray and Jessica were married.
July 31, 2017: Traded to New York Yankees
On July 31, 2017, Sonny Gray was traded from the Oakland Athletics to the New York Yankees.
2018: Struggles as Starter
In 2018, Sonny Gray struggled as a starter for the Yankees, leading to him losing his rotation spot.
January 21, 2019: Traded to Cincinnati Reds
On January 21, 2019, Sonny Gray was traded by the Yankees to the Cincinnati Reds.
2020: Season with Reds
In 2020, Sonny Gray's record was 5-3 with a 3.70 ERA, leading the NL in wild pitches.
2021: Season with Reds
In 2021, Sonny Gray posted a 7-9 record with a 4.19 ERA and 155 strikeouts over 135+1⁄3 innings.
March 13, 2022: Traded to Minnesota Twins
On March 13, 2022, Sonny Gray was traded by the Reds to the Minnesota Twins.
November 6, 2022: Twins Picked Up Team Option
On November 6, 2022, the Twins picked up Sonny Gray's $12 million team option for the 2023 season.
November 27, 2023: Signed with St. Louis Cardinals
On November 27, 2023, Sonny Gray signed a three-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals for $75 million, including a club option for 2027.
2023: All-Star Designation
In 2023, Sonny Gray was designated as an American League pitcher in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game for the third time in his career.
2023: MLB All-Star and Cy Young Runner-Up
In 2023, Sonny Gray was named an MLB All-Star and was the American League Cy Young Award runner-up.
April 9, 2024: Debut with the Cardinals
On April 9, 2024, Sonny Gray made his debut with the St. Louis Cardinals against the Philadelphia Phillies, pitching five scoreless innings and earning the win.
2027: Contract Option
In 2027, there is a club option for Sonny Gray's contract with the St. Louis Cardinals.
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