Congratulations Pouring In For Stephen Strasburg On Monday originally appeared on The Spun.
Stephen Strasburg hasn’t been heard from much since leading the Washington Nationals to a World Series championship over the Houston Astros in 2019.
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The former No. 1 overall pick in the 2009 MLB Draft was dominant that 2019 postseason. He had a 1.98 ERA in 36.1 innings, striking out 47 hitters and walking just four. Strasburg went on to win World Series MVP.
Strasburg couldn’t stay healthy after that, though. He pitched in just 30 innings following the 2019 season, dealing with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, arguably the worst injury a pitcher can suffer.
While Strasburg signed a 7 year, $245 million contract with the Nationals following the 2019 season, he was forced to retire a couple of years later. Still, he remains one of the best pitchers of his generation and one of the best Nationals players of all-time.
MIAMI, FL – JUNE 09: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals walks off of the mound after the first inning during the game between the Washington Nationals and the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on Thursday, June 9, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Kelly Gavin/MLB Photos via Getty Images)Kelly Gavin/Getty Images
On Monday, Strasburg, who starred collegiately at San Diego State, playing for the legendary Tony Gwynn, was honored as a member of the College Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Congratulations are pouring in for Strasburg on Monday.
“The College Baseball Foundation just announced San Diego State great Stephen Strasburg as part of the 2025 College Baseball Hall of Fame class. Strasburg set several @AztecBaseball school records in a career highlighted by a 23-strikeout game against Utah in 2008 and a no-hitter against Air Force during a historic 2009 season. He was drafted first overall in the 2009 MLB Draft by the Washington Nationals,” the announcement reads.
“The 21-man HOF class includes USC’s Mark McGwire, Vanderbilt’s David Price and Cal State Fullerton’s Phil Nevin. There also are six coaches as well as superagent Scott Boras as a contributor to the game.”
If Strasburg could have stayed healthy in the Major Leagues, he would’ve been a sure-fire Hall of Famer. When healthy, few pitchers in the game were better.
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Of course, Strasburg still had a really good career, leading the Nats to a World Series in 2019 and making multiple All-Star Games.
It’s hard not to think what could have been, though, if not for the injuries.
Congratulations Pouring In For Stephen Strasburg On Monday first appeared on The Spun on Jun 24, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.