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Spencer Strider

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.

1989: Major League Film

In 1989, the film Major League was released, and Spencer Strider later chose to wear number 99 to commemorate a character from the film.

1995: Braves Last World Series Title

In 1995, The Braves won their first title since 1995.

October 28, 1998: Spencer Strider Born

On October 28, 1998, Spencer Robert Strider was born. He is now a professional baseball pitcher.

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2011: Braves Players in Rookie of the Year Voting

In 2011, Craig Kimbrel and Freddie Freeman of the Atlanta Braves finished first and second, respectively, in Rookie of the Year voting.

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.

2019: Tommy John Surgery

In 2019, Spencer Strider missed the season after tearing his ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow, requiring Tommy John surgery.

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.

2023: Marriage to Maggie

Before the 2023 season, Spencer Strider married his wife Maggie, whom he had first met in high school.

2023: MLB All-Star and League Leader

In 2023, Spencer Strider was an MLB All-Star and led MLB in wins and strikeouts.

2023: All-Star Selection

In 2023, Spencer Strider was selected as a reserve starting pitcher for the National League in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, marking his first career All-Star selection.

April 13, 2024: Surgery Announcement

On April 13, 2024, the Atlanta Braves announced that Spencer Strider would miss the remainder of the 2024 season after undergoing surgery to repair his UCL.

September 12, 2024: First Pitch at Concert

On September 12, 2024, Spencer Strider threw out a "first pitch" at a Faye Webster concert.

2024: Adds Curveball

Before the 2024 regular season, Spencer Strider began throwing a curveball.

2029: End of Contract Extension

Spencer Strider's 6-year contract extension with the Braves, signed in 2022, extends through the 2029 season.

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