Matt Pushard
American baseball player (born 1997)
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Matthew Louis Pushard (born October 27, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB).
| Matt Pushard | |
|---|---|
| St. Louis Cardinals – No. 67 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: October 27, 1997 Brewer, Maine, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Career
Amateur career
Pushard attended Brewer High School in Brewer, Maine, and the University of Maine, where he played college baseball for the Maine Black Bears.[1]
Miami Marlins
Pushard signed with the Miami Marlins as an undrafted free agent in 2022.[1][2] He pitched in two games for the Rookie-level Florida Complex League Marlins during the 2022 season.[3]
Pushard began the 2023 season with the Beloit Sky Carp[4] and also pitched for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos.[5] Pushard returned to Pensacola in 2024[6] and also pitched for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.[7]
Pitching for Jacksonville in 2025, Pushard worked to incorporate a sweeper.[7] On June 27, 2025, Pushard, Anderson Pilar, Christian Roa, and George Soriano threw a combined no-hitter against the Nashville Sounds.[8]
St. Louis Cardinals
On December 10, 2025, the St. Louis Cardinals selected Pushard from the Marlins in the Rule 5 draft.[9] On March 21, 2026, the Cardinals announced that Pushard had made the team's Opening Day roster.[10]