History of Spencer Strider in Timeline

Spencer Strider is a professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves. Drafted in 2020, he made his MLB debut in 2021. Strider became an MLB All-Star in 2023, notably leading the league in both wins and strikeouts during that season, establishing himself as a prominent player in Major League Baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1989: Strider Commemorates Rick Vaughn

Strider chose number 99 to commemorate Rick Vaughn, a character in the 1989 film "Major League".

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1995: Braves First Title Since 1995

The Braves eventually won the 2021 World Series, their first title since 1995.

October 28, 1998: Spencer Strider Born

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

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2011: Braves Players Finished First and Second in Rookie of the Year Voting Since 2011

Strider finishing second in the National League Rookie of the Year Award balloting with teammate Michael Harris II, marks the first time that two Braves players have finished first and second in Rookie of the Year voting since Craig Kimbrel and Freddie Freeman in 2011.

2017: Drafted by Cleveland Indians (Did not sign)

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

2018: Strider's Repertoire in College Baseball

During the 2018 college baseball season, Strider's repertoire included a two-seam fastball, a slurve-like pitch, and a changeup he did not use often.

2018: Played in Cape Cod Baseball League

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 due to a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow, which required Tommy John surgery.

2020: Drafted by Braves

In 2020, Spencer Strider was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the fourth round of the MLB draft after playing college baseball for the Clemson Tigers.

October 1, 2021: Selected to Atlanta active roster and MLB debut

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

2021: MLB Debut

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

October 10, 2022: Contract Extension with Braves

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

2022: Finished Second in Rookie of the Year Award Balloting

In 2022, Strider finished second in the National League Rookie of the Year Award balloting to teammate Michael Harris II.

September 30, 2023: Won 20th game and broke Braves strikeout record

On September 30, 2023, 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: Pitch Usage in 2023 Season

As of the 2023 season, Strider primarily used a four-seam fastball and a slider, with occasional changeups.

2023: Married and Partnered with Atlanta Braves Foundation

Before the 2023 season, Strider married his wife, Maggie, and partnered with the Atlanta Braves Foundation and Georgia Kids Belong to start Foster Family Fridays.

2023: MLB All-Star

In 2023, Strider became an MLB All-Star and led the league in wins and strikeouts.

2023: Selected for All-Star Game

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

April 13, 2024: Strider to Miss Remainder of Season

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

September 12, 2024: Threw First Pitch at Faye Webster Concert

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

2024: Began Throwing Curveball

Strider began throwing a curveball before the 2024 regular season.

April 16, 2025: Made 2025 Debut against the Toronto Blue Jays

On April 16, 2025, Strider made his 2025 debut against the Toronto Blue Jays, after 376 days since his last start. In that game, he recorded his 500th career strikeout in the fifth inning.