History of Walker Buehler in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 5, 2026

Walker Buehler is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the San Diego Padres in Major League Baseball (MLB). Before joining the Padres, he played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, and Philadelphia Phillies. Buehler is known for his strong pitching abilities and has established himself as a prominent player in MLB.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1986: Inspiration from "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"

In 1986, the film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" was released; Buehler has heard the famous roll call scene many times throughout his life.

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2018: Embraced "Ferris" Nickname

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

2019: Wore "Buetane" Nickname

In 2019, Buehler chose to wear the nickname "Buetane" for the MLB Players Weekend.

2020: Minority Stake in Authentic

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

December 2021: Married McKenzie Marcinek

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

2021: Postseason Start in NLDS

In 2021, Buehler made his first postseason start since 2021 in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Padres, allowing six runs on seven hits in five innings.