History of Walker Buehler in Timeline

Walker Buehler is an American professional baseball pitcher. He currently plays for the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball (MLB). Prior to joining the Red Sox, Buehler played for the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1906: Historical Context

In the 2020 season, Buehler was the third-youngest pitcher with 10 or more strikeouts and three or fewer hits in a World Series game, behind only Ed Walsh in 1906 and Josh Beckett in 2003.

1986: Release of "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"

The 1986 film Ferris Bueller's Day Off, containing a famous roll call scene, was released. Walker Buehler heard the roll call scene many times throughout his life.

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July 28, 1994: Walker Buehler Born

On July 28, 1994, Walker Anthony Buehler was born. He is an American professional baseball pitcher.

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2003: Historical Context

In the 2020 season, Buehler was the third-youngest pitcher with 10 or more strikeouts and three or fewer hits in a World Series game, behind only Ed Walsh in 1906 and Josh Beckett in 2003.

2012: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates

In 2012, Walker Buehler was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 14th round of the Major League Baseball Draft but chose not to sign, opting instead to play college baseball.

2013: Freshman Season

In 2013, Walker Buehler's freshman year of college baseball, he made 9 starts and appeared in 16 games, achieving a 4–3 record with a 3.14 ERA and 57 strikeouts.

June 16, 2014: No-Hit Relief Pitching

On June 16, 2014, Walker Buehler pitched 5+1⁄3 innings of no-hit relief for Vanderbilt, retiring the first nine batters and striking out seven in a win over University of California Irvine.

2014: Cape Cod Baseball League Championship and MVP Honors

After the 2014 season, Walker Buehler played for the Yarmouth–Dennis Red Sox of the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL). In the 2014 CCBL playoffs, he led the Red Sox to the league championship and was a co-winner of MVP honors. He posted a 0.63 earned run average with 24 strikeouts over 28+2⁄3 innings pitched for the Red Sox and did not allow a run in 15+1⁄3 innings.

2014: College World Series Championship

In 2014, Walker Buehler was a member of the Vanderbilt Commodores, who won the College World Series championship.

July 17, 2015: Signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers

On July 17, 2015, Walker Buehler signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers for a $1.78 million bonus after being drafted.

2015: MLB Draft

In 2015, Walker Buehler was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the MLB draft as the 24th overall pick.

August 23, 2016: Professional Baseball Debut

On August 23, 2016, Walker Buehler made his professional baseball debut for the Arizona League Dodgers, striking out three and retiring all six batters he faced.

September 6, 2017: MLB Roster Addition and Debut

On September 6, 2017, Walker Buehler was added to the Los Angeles Dodgers major league roster and made his debut, pitching two scoreless innings against the Colorado Rockies. His first MLB strikeout was against Charlie Blackmon.

2017: MLB Debut

In 2017, Walker Buehler made his debut in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

2017: Minor League Pitcher of the Year

In 2017, Walker Buehler was selected as the Dodgers minor league pitcher of the year.

April 23, 2018: First Major League Start

On April 23, 2018, Walker Buehler made his first major league start against the Miami Marlins, pitching five scoreless innings.

2018: Buehler embraces "Ferris" nickname

In 2018, Walker Buehler embraced the nickname "Ferris," incorporating it into his Twitter handle and wearing it on his jersey during the MLB Players Weekend.

2018: 2018 Season Summary

In 2018, Walker Buehler finished third in voting for the National League Rookie of the Year, behind Ronald Acuña Jr. and Juan Soto. In 24 appearances for the Dodgers, Buehler was 8–5 with a 2.62 ERA and 151 strikeouts. He started one game in the 2018 NLDS and two games in the 2018 NLCS, and he threw seven scoreless innings in Game 3 of the 2018 World Series against the Boston Red Sox.

2019: Buehler wears "Buetane" nickname

During the 2019 MLB Players Weekend, Walker Buehler chose to wear the nickname "Buetane" on his jersey.

2019: All-Star Selection

In 2019, Walker Buehler was selected as an All-Star.

2019: All-Star Selection and Complete Games

In 2019, Walker Buehler was selected to the MLB All-Star Game. On June 21, he threw his first complete game against the Colorado Rockies, becoming the first Dodger pitcher with over 15 strikeouts and no walks. He struck out 16 Rockies, giving up three hits on 111 pitches. On August 3, Buehler pitched another complete game, against the San Diego Padres. He struck out 15 Padre hitters and walked none.

2019: 2019 Season Summary

Walker Buehler finished the 2019 regular season with a record of 14–4, and a 3.26 ERA in 30 starts, with two complete games and 215 strikeouts. His .778 win–loss percentage was the best in the league, and he also led the league in complete games with two. He finished ninth in the Cy Young Award voting. He was named the Dodgers' game one starter for the NLDS.

2019: Consecutive Starts Without a Loss Streak

Walker Buehler won his seventh game of the 2021 season, tying Kirby Higbe for the Dodgers franchise record of 23 consecutive starts without a loss, going back to the 2019 season.

2020: Buehler has ownership stake in Authentic

In 2020, Walker Buehler had a minority ownership stake in Authentic, the horse trained by Bob Baffert that won the 2020 Kentucky Derby and 2020 Breeders' Cup Classic. Buehler also attended the 2020 Breeders' Cup Classic.

2020: World Series Win

In 2020, Walker Buehler helped the Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series.

July 2021: NL Pitcher of the Month

In July 2021, Walker Buehler was named the National League Pitcher of the Month.

December 2021: Buehler marries McKenzie Marcinek

In December 2021, Walker Buehler married McKenzie Marcinek, whom he had been dating since the eighth grade.

2021: All-Star Selection

In 2021, Walker Buehler was selected as an All-Star.

2021: 2021 Season Summary

In the 2021 regular season, Walker Buehler was 16–4 with a 2.47 ERA and 212 strikeouts. He started the first game of the 2021 NLDS against the San Francisco Giants, allowing three runs in 6+1⁄3 innings to take the loss. He then started Game 4 on short rest, the first time he had done that in his career. He struggled in his first start in the 2021 NLCS, allowing four runs on six hits while walking three in 3+2⁄3 innings in game 3. He again pitched on short rest in game 6 after Max Scherzer was unable to go, he allowed seven hits and four runs in four innings while striking out six as the Dodgers were eliminated from the playoffs.

August 2022: Season-Ending Surgery

In August 2022, Walker Buehler underwent season-ending surgery on his right arm, which involved both his second Tommy John surgery and flexor tendon repair, likely keeping him sidelined until the 2024 season.

2022: Injury and Surgery

In 2022, Walker Buehler made 12 starts for the Dodgers, with a 6–3 record and 4.02 ERA. In August 2022, he underwent season-ending surgery on his right arm.

2023: Contract Agreement Despite Injury

Despite his injury, the Dodgers signed Walker Buehler to an $8.025 million contract for the 2023 season to avoid salary arbitration.

2023: Buehler not returning in 2023

In 2023, after one two-inning minor league rehab appearance, the team announced that Walker Buehler would not return this season.

2023: Contract Agreement

Walker Buehler signed a one-year, $8.025 million contract for 2024 in his final year of arbitration, matching his salary from the previous season, after missing all of the 2023 season.