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.
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2006: Back-to-Back State Titles in Football
Sonny Gray's football team won back-to-back 5A State titles in 2006 and 2007.
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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.
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2007: Gatorade Player of the Year
Sonny Gray was voted Gatorade Player of the Year in 2007 and 2008 for his athletic achievements.
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April 2008: Season-Ending Injury
In April 2008, Sonny Gray suffered a season-ending injury during a district game.
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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.
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2008: Gatorade Player of the Year
Sonny Gray was voted Gatorade Player of the Year in 2007 and 2008 for his athletic achievements.
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2010: Ace of Vanderbilt's Pitching Staff
Sonny Gray became the ace of Vanderbilt's pitching staff in 2010.
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2011: Drafted by Oakland Athletics
In 2011, Sonny Gray was selected in the first round of the MLB draft by the Oakland Athletics.
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2011: Ace of Vanderbilt's Pitching Staff
Sonny Gray became the ace of Vanderbilt's pitching staff in 2010 and 2011.
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2011: Signed with Oakland Athletics
Sonny Gray signed with the Oakland Athletics for a $1.54 million signing bonus in 2011.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2014: American League Pitcher of the Month
Sonny Gray won the American League Pitcher of the Month Award twice in 2014.
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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.
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2015: First All-Star Game Nomination
In 2015, Sonny Gray received his first nomination to the MLB All-Star Game.
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2015: First All-Star Game Selection
In 2015, Sonny Gray was selected to his first MLB All-Star Game.
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2015: Third Place in AL Cy Young Award Voting
Sonny Gray finished third in the American League Cy Young Award voting in 2015.
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November 12, 2016: Gray Marries Jessica
Sonny Gray married Jessica on November 12, 2016. They have two sons together and reside in Nashville.
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July 31, 2017: Traded to New York Yankees
On July 31, 2017, Sonny Gray was traded to the New York Yankees.
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2018: Lost Starting Rotation Spot
Sonny Gray struggled in 2018 and eventually lost his rotation spot in the New York Yankees' starting rotation.
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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.
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2019: Second All-Star Game Selection
Sonny Gray was named an MLB All-Star for the second time in 2019.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2023: Third All-Star Game Selection
Sonny Gray was named an MLB All-Star for the third time in 2023.
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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.
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2027: Cardinals Hold Option for 2027
The St. Louis Cardinals hold a club option for Sonny Gray's contract, which could extend his time with the team through the 2027 season.
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