Dylan Cease
Born: 12/28/1995 in Milton, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 2019-07-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Dylan Edward Cease
Biography
Dylan Cease, born in 1995, is an active professional baseball pitcher who has established himself as a significant contributor to his team since making his Major League debut on July 3, 2019. Currently playing in a competitive era, Cease is known for his powerful pitching arsenal and ability to generate strikeouts, which is evidenced by his impressive tally of 1,016 strikeouts over his career. With a win-loss record of 57-46 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.75, Cease continues to be a formidable presence on the mound.
Cease's playing style is characterized by his explosive fastball and sharp breaking pitches, making him a challenging opponent for hitters. As part of today's game, which emphasizes high strikeout rates and advanced analytics, Cease's ability to control the game from the pitcher’s mound is increasingly valuable. As he progresses in his career, he remains a key player to watch, with the potential to further impact the landscape of Major League Baseball as he refines his skills and seeks to elevate his team's performance.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 46 | 156 | 156 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 847.3 | 702 | 353 | 100 | 359 | 1016 | 3.75 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | CHW | AL | 4 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73.0 | 78 | 47 | 35 | 81 | 5.79 | - |
| 2020 | CHW | AL | 5 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58.3 | 50 | 26 | 34 | 44 | 4.01 | - |
| 2021 | CHW | AL | 13 | 7 | 32 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 165.7 | 139 | 72 | 68 | 226 | 3.91 | - |
| 2022 | CHW | AL | 14 | 8 | 32 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 184.0 | 126 | 45 | 78 | 227 | 2.20 | - |
| 2023 | CHW | AL | 7 | 9 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 177.0 | 172 | 90 | 79 | 214 | 4.58 | - |
| 2024 | SDP | NL | 14 | 11 | 33 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 189.3 | 137 | 73 | 65 | 224 | 3.47 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 156 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.375 | 0.375 | 0.500 | 0.875 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | CHW | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | CHW | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | CHW | AL | 32 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.375 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | CHW | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | CHW | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | SDP | NL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NLDS2 | SDN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2021 | ALDS1 | CHA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2020 | ALWC4 | CHA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7.7 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 12.91 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NLDS2 | SDN | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5.0 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 14.40 |
| 2021 | ALDS1 | CHA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 16.20 |
| 2020 | ALWC4 | CHA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 156 | 156 | 36 | 58 | 7 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | CHA | P | 14 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | CHA | P | 12 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | CHA | P | 32 | 32 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 | CHA | P | 32 | 32 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | CHA | P | 33 | 33 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | SDN | P | 33 | 33 | 10 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 156 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | All-MLB Team - Second Team | SP |
| 2024 | Pitcher of the Month | July |
| 2024 | Player of the Week | Week of 2024-07-27 |
| 2022 | All-MLB Team - Second Team | SP |
| 2022 | All-MLB Team - Second Team | SP |
| 2022 | Pitcher of the Month | June |
| 2022 | Pitcher of the Month | July |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Cy Young Award | NL | 4th | 45.0 | 210 | 0 |
| 2024 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 22th | 1.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2022 | Cy Young Award | AL | 2nd | 97.0 | 210 | 0 |
| 2022 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 22th | 1.0 | 420 | 0 |