Sonny Gray is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB. Throughout his career, he has pitched for several teams, including the Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds, and Minnesota Twins.
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November 7, 1989: Sonny Gray Born
On November 7, 1989, Sonny Douglas Gray was born. He is an American professional baseball pitcher.
2006: 5A State Title
In 2006, Gray guided Smyrna's football team to back-to-back 5A State titles.
2007: 5A State Title
In 2007, Gray guided Smyrna's football team to back-to-back 5A State titles.
2007: Led team to State Tournament
In 2007, as a junior, Gray led his team to the State Tournament with an 11–2 win–loss record and a 0.95 earned run average (ERA). This earned him a nod for the AFLAC All-American High School Baseball Classic, and a nomination for National Player of the Year.
April 2008: Season-Ending Injury
In April 2008, Gray was injured in a district game that ended his senior season.
2008: Drafted by the Chicago Cubs
In 2008, Gray was drafted in the 27th round by the Chicago Cubs but did not sign with the team.
2008: Gatorade Player of the Year
In 2008, Gray was voted Gatorade Player of the Year by The Tennessean for his overall athletic success.
2010: Ace of Vanderbilt's Pitching Staff
In 2010, Gray went 10–5 with a 3.48 ERA, and led the team in strikeouts (113). He was also designated as the ace of Vanderbilt's pitching staff.
2011: Successful Junior Year
In 2011, Gray had a successful junior year, going 12–4 with a 2.43 ERA and 132 strikeouts. He also helped Vanderbilt earn their first-ever College World Series berth.
2011: Drafted by the Athletics
In 2011, Gray was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the first round of the MLB draft. He also played college baseball for the Vanderbilt Commodores.
2011: Signed with Oakland Athletics
In 2011, Gray was selected 18th overall by the Oakland Athletics in the MLB draft and signed with Oakland for a $1.54 million signing bonus.
July 10, 2013: Called Up to MLB
On July 10, 2013, Gray was called up to MLB and made his first major league appearance for the Oakland Athletics against the Pittsburgh Pirates, pitching two innings with three strikeouts and allowing a single hit.
2013: Selected to Triple-A All-Star Game
In 2013, Gray returned to the River Cats, where he posted a 2.81 ERA and was selected to start the Triple-A All-Star Game for the Pacific Coast League.
March 31, 2014: First Opening Day Start
On March 31, 2014, Gray made his first career Opening Day start against the Cleveland Indians.
2014: AL Pitcher of the Month Award
In 2014, Gray won the American League Pitcher of the Month Award twice.
April 6, 2015: Second Opening Day Start
On April 6, 2015, Gray made his second straight Opening Day start for the Oakland Athletics against the Texas Rangers. He pitched eight innings and allowed only one hit.
2015: Finished Third in Cy Young Award Voting
In 2015, Gray finished the season with a 14–7 record and a 2.73 ERA, finishing third in the American League Cy Young Award voting.
2015: All-Star Game Nomination
Just days before the All-Star Game, in 2019, Gray was named a replacement for Max Scherzer. This was Gray's second All-Star nomination and first since 2015.
July 31, 2017: Traded to New York Yankees
On July 31, 2017, Gray was traded by the Oakland Athletics to the New York Yankees.
January 21, 2019: Traded to Cincinnati Reds
On January 21, 2019, Gray was traded by the Yankees to the Cincinnati Reds and signed a three-year contract extension.
2020: Season Stats
In 2020, Gray was 5–3 with a 3.70 ERA and led the NL in wild pitches, with seven.
2021: Season Stats
In 2021, Gray posted a 7–9 record with a 4.19 ERA and 155 strikeouts over 135+1⁄3 innings in 26 starts.
March 13, 2022: Traded to Minnesota Twins
On March 13, 2022, Gray was traded by the Reds to the Minnesota Twins.
November 6, 2022: Team Option Picked Up
On November 6, 2022, the Twins picked up Gray's $12 million team option for the 2023 season.
November 27, 2023: Signed with St. Louis Cardinals
On November 27, 2023, Gray signed a three-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals for $75 million.
2023: All-Star Game Designation
At the midseason of the 2023 season, Gray for the third time of his career was designated as a pitcher for the American League in the 2023 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
2023: AL Cy Young Award Runner-Up and MLB All-Star
In 2023, Gray was named an MLB All-Star and was the American League Cy Young Award runner-up.
April 9, 2024: Cardinals Debut
On April 9, 2024, Gray made his debut for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Philadelphia Phillies, pitching five scoreless innings and picking up the win.
June 27, 2025: Pitched a Maddux
On June 27, 2025, Gray pitched a Maddux, throwing only 89 pitches in a complete-game shutout versus the Cleveland Guardians, with 11 strikeouts, no walks, and only 1 hit allowed.
November 25, 2025: Traded to Boston Red Sox
On November 25, 2025, the Cardinals traded Gray and cash considerations to the Boston Red Sox.
2027: No-Trade Clause Option
In 2023, Gray's deal with the St. Louis Cardinals included a no-trade clause club option for 2027.
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