History of Sonny Gray in Timeline

Sonny Douglas Gray is an American professional baseball pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals. He previously played for the Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds, and Minnesota Twins.

November 7, 1989: Birth of Sonny Gray

Sonny Douglas Gray was born on November 7, 1989.

2006: Back-to-Back State Titles in Football

Sonny Gray's football team won back-to-back 5A State titles in 2006 and 2007.

2007: Led Team to State Tournament

Sonny Gray led his high school team to the State Tournament with an impressive 11-2 record and a 0.95 ERA in 2007.

2007: Gatorade Player of the Year

Sonny Gray was voted Gatorade Player of the Year in 2007 and 2008 for his athletic achievements.

April 2008: Season-Ending Injury

In April 2008, Sonny Gray suffered a season-ending injury during a district game.

2008: Drafted by Chicago Cubs

Sonny Gray was drafted in the 27th round of the 2008 MLB Draft by the Chicago Cubs, but did not sign with the team.

2008: Gatorade Player of the Year

Sonny Gray was voted Gatorade Player of the Year in 2007 and 2008 for his athletic achievements.

2010: Ace of Vanderbilt's Pitching Staff

Sonny Gray became the ace of Vanderbilt's pitching staff in 2010.

2011: Drafted by Oakland Athletics

In 2011, Sonny Gray was selected in the first round of the MLB draft by the Oakland Athletics.

2011: Ace of Vanderbilt's Pitching Staff

Sonny Gray became the ace of Vanderbilt's pitching staff in 2010 and 2011.

July 10, 2013: First Major League Appearance

Sonny Gray made his first major league appearance on July 10, 2013, pitching in relief for the Oakland Athletics.

2013: MLB Debut

Sonny Gray made his MLB debut in 2013.

2013: Selected to Triple-A All-Star Game

Sonny Gray was selected to start the Triple-A All-Star Game for the Pacific Coast League in 2013.

March 31, 2014: First Career Opening Day Start

Sonny Gray made his first career Opening Day start on March 31, 2014, against the Cleveland Indians.

2014: American League Pitcher of the Month

Sonny Gray won the American League Pitcher of the Month Award twice in 2014.

April 6, 2015: Second Straight Opening Day Start

Sonny Gray made his second straight Opening Day start for the Oakland Athletics on April 6, 2015, against the Texas Rangers.

2015: First All-Star Game Nomination

In 2015, Sonny Gray received his first nomination to the MLB All-Star Game.

2015: Third Place in AL Cy Young Award Voting

Sonny Gray finished third in the American League Cy Young Award voting in 2015.

November 12, 2016: Gray Marries Jessica

Sonny Gray married Jessica on November 12, 2016. They have two sons together and reside in Nashville.

July 31, 2017: Traded to New York Yankees

On July 31, 2017, Sonny Gray was traded to the New York Yankees.

2017: Traded to New York Yankees

The New York Yankees acquired Sonny Gray in a trade in 2017.

2018: Lost Starting Rotation Spot

Sonny Gray struggled in 2018 and eventually lost his rotation spot in the New York Yankees' starting rotation.

January 21, 2019: Sonny Gray Traded to Cincinnati Reds

On January 21, 2019, Sonny Gray was traded by the New York Yankees to the Cincinnati Reds. The trade also involved players Reiver Sanmartin, Shed Long Jr., and a draft pick. This move reunited Gray with his former pitching coach from Vanderbilt, Derek Johnson, and his catching partner, Curt Casali. He also signed a three-year contract extension with the Reds.

2019: Second All-Star Game Selection

Sonny Gray was named an MLB All-Star for the second time in 2019.

2020: Leads NL in Wild Pitches

During the 2020 MLB season, Sonny Gray led the National League in wild pitches, with a total of seven.

2021: Gray's Performance with the Reds

In 2021, Sonny Gray had a 7-9 record with a 4.19 ERA and 155 strikeouts over 135.33 innings pitched in 26 starts for the Cincinnati Reds.

March 13, 2022: Sonny Gray Traded to Minnesota Twins

On March 13, 2022, The Cincinnati Reds traded Sonny Gray along with Francis Peguero to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Chase Petty.

November 6, 2022: Twins Exercise Gray's Option

The Minnesota Twins exercised Sonny Gray's $12 million team option for the 2023 season on November 6, 2022, securing him on their roster for another year.

November 27, 2023: Gray Signs with St. Louis Cardinals

On November 27, 2023, Sonny Gray signed a three-year contract, valued at $75 million, with the St. Louis Cardinals. The contract also included a club option for the 2027 season.

2023: Third All-Star Game Selection

In 2023, Sonny Gray was selected to the MLB All-Star Game for the third time in his career, representing the American League.

April 9, 2024: Gray's Debut with the Cardinals

Sonny Gray made his debut with the St. Louis Cardinals on April 9, 2024, against the Philadelphia Phillies. He pitched five scoreless innings, leading his team to a win.