Career Timeline of Spencer Strider: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Spencer Strider made an impact.

Spencer Strider is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Atlanta Braves in MLB. Drafted by the Braves in 2020 after playing college baseball at Clemson University, he debuted in the majors in 2021. Strider was named an MLB All-Star in 2023, a season in which he led MLB in both wins and strikeouts, marking him as one of the league's dominant pitchers.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2017: Drafted by Cleveland Indians (Did Not Sign)

In 2017, Spencer Strider was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 35th round of the MLB draft but chose to attend college instead of signing.

2018: Collegiate Summer Baseball

In 2018, Spencer Strider played collegiate summer baseball with the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2020: Drafted by Atlanta Braves

In 2020, Spencer Strider was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the fourth round of the MLB draft.

October 1, 2021: MLB Debut and Roster Selection

On October 1, 2021, Spencer Strider was selected to the Atlanta Braves active roster and made his major league debut, pitching one inning of relief against the New York Mets.

2021: MLB Debut

In 2021, Spencer Strider made his Major League Baseball debut with the Atlanta Braves.

October 10, 2022: Contract Extension with Braves

On October 10, 2022, the Atlanta Braves and Spencer Strider agreed to a 6-year, $75 million contract extension through the 2029 season.

September 30, 2023: Wins 20th Game and Breaks Strikeout Record

On September 30, 2023, Spencer Strider won his twentieth game of the season and broke John Smoltz's Atlanta Braves record for strikeouts in a season, finishing the year with 281.

2023: Primary Pitches

As of the 2023 season, Spencer Strider's main pitches are a four-seam fastball, thrown 60% of the time, and a slider, thrown 35% of the time, with a changeup used occasionally.