History of Tarik Skubal in Timeline

Tarik Skubal is a professional baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers in MLB. Drafted in 2018, he debuted in 2020. Skubal was named an All-Star in 2024. In the same year, he became the first American League pitcher to win the Cy Young Award and Triple Crown in a full season since 2011, marking a significant achievement in his career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 24, 1918: Eric Erickson's Record

On May 24, 1918, Eric Erickson was the last Tigers pitcher to strike out 12 or more batters without issuing a walk before Skubal matched the feat in 2024.

November 20, 1996: Tarik Skubal Born

On November 20, 1996, Tarik Daniel Skubal was born. He is an American professional baseball pitcher.

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2011: Last Triple Crown in full season

In 2011, Justin Verlander (AL) and Clayton Kershaw (NL) earned the Triple Crown, the last time it happened in a full season before Skubal in 2024.

2011: Last full season Triple Crown Winners

In 2011, Justin Verlander (AL) and Clayton Kershaw (NL) were the last pitchers to earn the Triple Crown in a full season before Skubal in 2024.

2016: Season Missed

Tarik Skubal missed most of the 2016 season.

2017: Tommy John Surgery and Draft

In 2017, Tarik Skubal missed the entire season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Despite this, he was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks but chose not to sign, returning to Seattle.

2018: Final Season in Seattle

In 2018, Tarik Skubal led the Seattle Redhawks with 106 strikeouts and 56 walks, pitching 80 innings in his final season in Seattle.

2018: First Professional Season

In 2018, after being drafted, Tarik Skubal spent his first professional season with the Gulf Coast Tigers, Connecticut Tigers, and West Michigan Whitecaps.

2018: Drafted by the Tigers

In 2018, the Detroit Tigers selected Tarik Skubal in the ninth round of the MLB draft.

2019: Promotion to Erie SeaWolves

In 2019, Tarik Skubal started the season with the Lakeland Flying Tigers and was later called up to the Erie SeaWolves on July 5 after impressive performances. His prospect ranking improved to #4 in the Tigers' organization by midseason.

2020: MLB Debut

In 2020, Tarik Skubal made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Detroit Tigers.

2020: MLB Debut and First Win

In 2020, Tarik Skubal was invited to spring training, recalled to the MLB, and made his debut on August 18. On August 29, 2020, he earned his first major league win against the Minnesota Twins. He finished the season with a 1-4 record, a 5.63 ERA, and 37 strikeouts.

2020: Shane Bieber's Triple Crown

In the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season, Shane Bieber won the Triple Crown before Skubal.

March 24, 2021: Opening Day Roster

On March 24, 2021, Tarik Skubal was announced as part of the Opening Day roster and starting rotation for the Detroit Tigers.

2022: Injury and Surgery

In 2022, after a 7-8 record and a 3.52 ERA, Tarik Skubal was placed on the injured list on August 3 due to arm fatigue. On August 17, 2022, the Tigers announced he underwent flexor tendon surgery, ending his season.

March 14, 2023: Moved to 60-day Injured List

On March 14, 2023, Tarik Skubal was moved to the 60-day injured list by the Tigers, with an expected return in the summer.

2023: Expected to be sidelined.

In 2023, Tarik Skubal was expected to be sidelined for the beginning of the season due to his 2022 surgery.

2023: Changeup Usage

Since 2023, Tarik Skubal's best and most used off-speed pitch is a changeup that averages 86.3 mph with an elite seam-shifted wake.

2024: Opening Day Starter and Record Strikeouts

In 2024, Tarik Skubal started for the Tigers on Opening Day. On April 28, 2024, he became the first pitcher in Tigers history to have 40+ strikeouts with fewer than nine walks in his first six starts. In a May 5 game, he became the first Tigers pitcher in over 100 years to strike out 12 or more batters without a walk.

2024: All-Star and Cy Young Award

In 2024, Tarik Skubal was named an All-Star and became the first American League pitcher to win the Cy Young Award and Triple Crown in a full season since 2011.

2024: All-Star Selection

On July 7, 2024, Tarik Skubal was selected to represent the Tigers in the 2024 All-Star Game. He had a 10-3 record, a 2.37 ERA, and 132 strikeouts at the time.