Zack Wheeler's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 3, 2025

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

Zack Wheeler is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB. Prior to joining the Phillies, he played for the New York Mets. He is known for his pitching prowess in Major League Baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2008: Named Region Pitcher of the Year

In 2008, Zack Wheeler, as a junior, was named the Georgia High School Association 4A Region Pitcher of the Year after posting an 8–3 record with a 1.31 ERA and 127 strikeouts.

2009: Named Gatorade Georgia Player of the Year

In 2009, Zack Wheeler set a school record with 149 strikeouts and posted a 9–0 record with a 0.54 ERA, earning him the title of Gatorade Georgia Player of the Year. He also pitched a no-hitter against Mill Creek High School during the state playoffs.

2015: Jersey Retired

In 2015, East Paulding High School retired Zack Wheeler's No. 45 jersey.

2017: Return to the Mound

In 2017, after recovering from Tommy John surgery, Zack Wheeler returned to the mound.

2021: All-Star Selection and League Leader

In 2021, Zack Wheeler received his first MLB All-Star Game selection and led MLB with a career-high 213+1⁄3 innings. He finished the 2021 season 14–10 with a 2.78 ERA, leading the league in complete games, shutouts, and batters faced. Wheeler also became the first Phillies pitcher to capture the NL strikeout title since 1998, with 247 strikeouts.

2021: All-Star Selection

In 2021, Zack Wheeler was named an All-Star for the Philadelphia Phillies.

2023: Gold Glove Award and Season Stats

In 2023, Zack Wheeler's ERA was 3.61, with a 13–6 win-loss record. He struck out 212 batters in 192 innings and earned his first career Gold Glove Award.

2024: All-Star Selection

In 2024, Zack Wheeler was named an All-Star for the Philadelphia Phillies.

June 9, 2025: 1,000th Career Strikeout as a Phillie

On June 9, 2025, Zack Wheeler recorded his 1,000th career strikeout as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies, becoming the 10th player in franchise history to reach this milestone in a Phillies uniform.