Walker Buehler's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Walker Buehler. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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.

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.

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.

2017: Minor League Pitcher of the Year

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

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: 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.