Gavin Williams started a won for the Guardians on Wednesday, his 24th birthday.
Dating back to 1990, he’s the sixth pitcher to start on his birthday at age 24 or younger:
- 2023 – Williams, age 24
- 2018 – Shane Bieber, 23
- 2009 – Aaron Laffey, 24
- 2003 – Jason Davis, 23
- 2002 – CC Sabathia, 22
- 1993 – Albie Lopez, 22
With the victory, Cleveland has now on seven of its last eight games on its starting pitcher’s birthday:
- 2023 – Williams, W
- 2022 – Konnor Pilkington, W
- 2022 – Triston McKenzie, L
- 2018 – Bieber, W
- 2012 – Derek Lowe, W
- 2009 – Laffey, W
- 2008 – Scott Lewis, W
