Spencer Robert Strider is a professional baseball player who plays for the Atlanta Braves in Major League Baseball (MLB). In the 2020 MLB Draft, Strider was picked by the Atlanta Braves in the 4th round and became the 126th overall pick. On the 2024 Opening Day, Spencer Strider began the season as the starter for the Atlanta Braves, replacing Max Fried in the role. He couldn't make a second appearance in Atlanta's home opener, due to an elbow injury. Reports showed damage to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right elbow, and Strider had to go through surgery that kept him out for the rest of the season. Following a year-long rehabilitation, Strider returned on April 16, 2025, against the Toronto Blue Jays. Although the Braves lost 3–1, he pitched five innings with five strikeouts. In that game, he achieved a milestone in his career by registering his 500th strikeout, becoming one of the fastest MLB primary starters to reach the milestone, in 334 innings, breaking the previous record held by Freddy Peralta of 372 innings.
Spencer Strider’s wife
Maggie Whitener Strider is the wife of Spencer Strider.
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What does Maggie Whitener Strider do for a living?
Maggie Whitener Strider is the Director of Communication at the NewLife Gathering Church. She hails from Knoxville, Tennessee, and attended the University of Tennessee. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies, as per her LinkedIn profile.
Maggie Whitener Strider Social Media
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How long have Spencer Strider and Maggie Whitener been married?
Spencer and Maggie have been married for more than two years, as of May 2025. Maggie Whitener Strider and Spencer Strider met at the Christian Academy in Knoxville and became friends in high school. Strider proposed to Maggie on February 20, 2022. On November 12, 2022, the couple married, as per Southern Bride.
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FAQ on Spencer Strider
A. Spencer Strider was born on October 28, 1998.
A. Spencer Strider was born in Columbus, Ohio.
A. Spencer Strider was drafted in 2020 by the Atlanta Braves as the 126th overall pick.
A. Spencer Strider played college baseball at Clemson University.
A. Spencer Strider made his MLB debut on October 1, 2021.
