Spencer Strider

Strider grew up a Cleveland Indians fan in Knoxville, Tennessee, and attended the Christian Academy of Knoxville. As an underclassman, he initially committed to play college baseball at Ohio.{{cite news |last1=McCullough |first1=Andy |title=How the Braves' Spencer Strider became 2022's premier strikeout artist |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3690316/2022/10/14/spencer-strider-atlanta-braves-strikeout/ |access-date=11 February 2025 |work=The New York Times |date=October 14, 2022}} He was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 35th round of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft, but decided to attend college and did not sign.{{Cite news|first1=Mike|last1=Strange|date=June 14, 2017|work=Knoxville News Sentinel|access-date=October 3, 2021|url=https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/high-school/2017/06/14/spencer-strider-picked-indians-35th-round/398071001/|title = CAK's Spencer Strider picked by Indians in 35th round}}

Strider decided to play college baseball at Clemson, with the Clemson Tigers.{{cite web |title=Spencer Strider |url=https://clemsontigers.com/sports/baseball/roster/spencer-strider/ |website=Clemson Tigers |date=December 2017 |publisher=Clemson University |access-date=May 2, 2024}}

In his freshman year at Clemson, he posted 5–2 record with a 4.76 earned run average (ERA) and tallied 70 total strikeouts over 51 innings pitched.{{cite web |title=Spencer Strider |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=stride000spe |publisher=Baseball Reference |access-date=May 2, 2024}} In 2018, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League.{{cite news |title=Cape Cod Baseball League standings, linescores, states |url=https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/sports/2018/06/23/cape-cod-baseball-league-standings/11903800007/ |access-date=April 18, 2022 |work=Cape Cod Times |date=June 22, 2018}}{{cite news |last1=Kraus |first1=Bobby |title=Commodores finding their stride at mid-season point |url=https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/falmouth-bulletin/2018/07/05/commodores-finding-their-stride-at/11592303007/ |access-date=April 18, 2022 |work=Fallmouth Bulletin |date=July 5, 2018}} Strider missed the 2019 season after suffering a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow, which required Tommy John surgery.{{cite news |last1=Connolly |first1=Matt |title=One of Clemson's top pitchers is out for the year. How that changes the rotation |url=https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/acc/clemson-university/article225417775.html |access-date=October 3, 2021 |work=The State |date=February 1, 2019}}

He returned from the injury in 2020 and was drafted by the Atlanta Braves with the 126th pick in the fourth round of the 2020 Major League Baseball Draft and signed.{{Cite news|first1=Aaron|last1=Torres|work=Knoxville News Sentinel|date=June 11, 2020|url=https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/high-school/2020/06/11/spencer-strider-clemson-mlb-draft-pick-atlanta-braves/5347457002/|title=CAK graduate Spencer Strider drafted by Atlanta Braves in fourth round of 2020 MLB Draft}}

Strider split his professional debut of 2021 between the Augusta GreenJackets (A), the Rome Braves (High-A), the Mississippi Braves (AA), and the Gwinnett Stripers (AAA).{{Cite news|last1=Aguilera|first1=Nick|work=MLB.com|date=May 19, 2021|access-date=September 30, 2021|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/braves-spencer-strider-strikes-out-10|title = Strider fans 10 in second career start}}{{cite news |title=Former Clemson standout earns promotion |url=https://theclemsoninsider.com/2021/06/22/former-clemson-standout-earns-promotion/ |access-date=September 30, 2021 |work=The Clemson Insider |date=June 22, 2021}}{{cite news |last1=Harris |first1=Chris |title=Strider strikes out 11 in first professional win; M-Braves regain a share of first place with Wahoos |url=https://www.milb.com/mississippi/news/strider-strikes-out-11-in-first-professional-win-m-braves-regain-a-share-of-firs |access-date=September 30, 2021 |publisher=MILB.com |date=July 6, 2021}} Between the four stops he posted a 3–7 record with a 3.64 ERA and 153 strikeouts over 94 innings.{{Cite web|last=Irle|first=Chase|date=September 29, 2021|title=Braves: Spencer Strider hits 100 MPH in his Gwinnett Stripers debut|url=https://www.sportstalkatl.com/braves-spencer-strider-hits-100-mph-in-his-gwinnett-stripers-debut/|access-date=October 1, 2021|website=SportsTalkATL.com}}{{Cite web|last=Gaskins|first=Cam|date=October 1, 2021|title=Braves call up former Clemson pitcher Spencer Strider to MLB roster|url=https://www.abccolumbia.com/2021/10/01/braves-call-up-former-clemson-pitcher-spencer-strider-to-mlb-roster/|access-date=October 1, 2021|website=ABC Columbia}}

On October 1, 2021, Strider was selected to the Atlanta active roster.{{Cite news|last=Burns|first=Gabriel|date=October 1, 2021|title=Braves promote pitching prospect Spencer Strider to majors|url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-promote-pitching-prospect-spencer-strider-to-majors/SDNS2E63AZEUZML5JTT36NBY6Q/|access-date=October 1, 2021|work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}}{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Strider, Lee called up for playoff auditions |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/spencer-strider-dylan-lee-called-up-from-triple-a-gwinnett |access-date=October 1, 2021 |work=MLB.com |date=October 1, 2021}} He made his major league debut that night, pitching one inning of relief against the New York Mets.{{cite news |last1=Venkataraman |first1=Karthik |title=Knoxville native Spencer Strider makes MLB debut for Atlanta Braves |url=https://www.wbir.com/article/sports/knoxville-native-spencer-strider-makes-mlb-debut-for-atlanta-braves/51-96d14e69-71a0-4f99-b01f-fffadca4e3c2 |access-date=October 3, 2021 |publisher=WBIR-TV |date=October 1, 2021}}{{cite magazine |last1=Priester |first1=JP |title=Former Clemson Hurler Spencer Strider Makes MLB Debut With Atlanta Braves |url=https://www.si.com/college/clemson/baseball/former-clemson-hurler-spencer-strider-makes-atlanta-braves-debut |access-date=October 3, 2021 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=October 2, 2021}} Strider earned his first career win on the final day of the season, again facing the Mets in relief.{{cite news |title=Riley drives in 2, Braves beat Mets 5-0, head to playoffs |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401229477 |work=ESPN.com |access-date=October 3, 2021 |agency=Associated Press |date=October 3, 2021}} The Braves finished with an 88–73 record, clinching the NL East, and eventually won the 2021 World Series, giving the Braves their first title since 1995.{{cite web |title=Atlanta Braves win 2021 World Series |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/braves-win-world-series-2021 |publisher=MLB |access-date=November 2, 2021}}

Strider began the 2022 season on the Braves' Opening Day roster.{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Braves set Opening Day roster |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/braves-2022-opening-day-roster |access-date=April 7, 2022 |work=MLB.com |date=April 7, 2022}} He began the season in the bullpen and was moved to the starting rotation from May 30 onwards.{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=How these two players changed the Braves' season |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/michael-harris-ii-spencer-strider-key-rookie-duo-for-braves |access-date=October 8, 2022 |work=MLB.com |date=October 6, 2022}} Strider was named National League Rookie of the Month for July.{{cite news |title=July top rookie honors go to Miranda, Strider |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/july-2022-rookie-of-the-month-winners |access-date=August 2, 2022 |work=MLB.com |date=August 2, 2022}} On September 1, he broke the Braves' record for most strikeouts in a nine-inning game, fanning 16 Colorado Rockies batters in eight shutout innings.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/spencer-strider-strikes-out-16-in-win-vs-rockies|title=Strider makes Braves history with 16 K's ... and he had no idea|first=Matthew|last=Leach|website=MLB.com|date=September 1, 2022|accessdate=September 2, 2022}}{{cite news |title=Atlanta Braves' Spencer Strider strikes out 16 for team record in win |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/34505025/atlanta-braves-spencer-strider-strikes-16-team-record-win |access-date=September 3, 2022 |work=ESPN.com |date=September 1, 2022}} On September 18, Strider became the fastest pitcher in either the American League or National League to throw 200 strikeouts in a single season, reaching the milestone in 130 innings pitched.{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title='Electric' Strider breaks Big Unit's strikeout record |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/spencer-strider-becomes-fastest-pitcher-to-200-strikeouts |access-date=September 18, 2022 |work=MLB.com |date=September 18, 2022}} He was also the first rookie in the franchise's modern-era history to strike out 200 batters in a single season.{{cite news |title=Strider dominant, Contreras homers, Braves sweep Phillies |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401356395 |access-date=September 18, 2022 |agency=Associated Press |work=ESPN.com |date=September 18, 2022}} The feat had been accomplished by Bill Stemmyer and Kid Nichols in 1886 and 1890, respectively, while the franchise was known as the Boston Beaneaters.{{cite news |last1=Toscano |first1=Justin |title=Braves starter Spencer Strider reaches 200-strikeout mark in Sunday's win |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-starter-spencer-strider-reaches-200-strikeout-mark-on-sunday/MDLGUD7BFZC2BK5O2IGLWD6FUQ/ |access-date=September 24, 2022 |work=Atlanta Journal Constitution |date=September 18, 2022}} Strider made his final appearance of the 2022 regular season on September 18,{{cite news |title=Atlanta Braves RHP Spencer Strider on 15-day IL for strained oblique |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/34655669/atlanta-braves-rhp-spencer-strider-15-day-il-strained-oblique |access-date=October 8, 2022 |work=ESPN.com |date=September 24, 2022}} and was placed on the 15-day injured list due to an oblique injury on September 24.{{cite news |last1=Axisa |first1=Mike |title=Spencer Strider injury: Braves rookie lands on IL with oblique issue, out until playoffs |url=https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/spencer-strider-injury-braves-rookie-lands-on-il-with-oblique-issue-out-until-playoffs/ |access-date=October 8, 2022 |work=CBS Sports |date=September 24, 2022}}{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Strider (oblique) hopes to return for postseason |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/spencer-strider-on-injured-list-with-oblique-injury |access-date=October 8, 2022 |work=MLB.com |date=September 24, 2022}} On October 10, 2022, the Braves and Strider agreed to a 6-year, $75M extension through the 2029 season.{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Strider finds security in 6-year deal, now hoping to pitch in NLDS |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/spencer-strider-signs-six-year-deal |access-date=October 11, 2022 |work=MLB.com |date=October 10, 2022}}{{cite news |title=Atlanta Braves lock up Spencer Strider with 6-year, $75M deal |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/34768078/atlanta-braves-lock-spencer-strider-6-year-75m-deal |access-date=October 11, 2022 |agency=Associated Press |work=ESPN.com |date=October 10, 2022}} For the 2022 regular season, he was 11–5 with a 2.67 ERA in 31 games (20 starts).{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ATL/2022.shtml|title=2022 Atlanta Braves Statistics|website=Baseball-Reference.com}} Strider recovered from his injury for the 2022 postseason and was placed on the National League Division Series roster,{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Strider on, Matzek off Braves' NLDS roster |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/braves-2022-nl-division-series-roster |access-date=October 12, 2022 |work=MLB.com |date=October 11, 2022}} being named the starter in Game 3 versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Strider struggled, pitching just 2.1 innings and earning the loss in a 9–1 defeat; the Phillies would eliminate the Braves in four games. At the end of the season, Strider finished second in the National League Rookie of the Year Award balloting to teammate Michael Harris II.{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |last2=Ladson |first2=Bill |title=Harris wins NL ROY Award as Braves go 1-2 in balloting |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/michael-harris-ii-2022-nl-rookie-of-year-spencer-strider-2nd |access-date=November 15, 2022 |work=MLB.com |date=November 14, 2022}} This is the first time that two Braves players have finished first and second in Rookie of the Year voting since Craig Kimbrel and Freddie Freeman in 2011. In 20 starts, he achieved a 11-5 record with a 2.67 ERA, and struck out 202 batters over 131.2 innings.{{cite web |title=Spencer Strider |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/stridsp01.shtml |website=Baseball Reference |access-date=May 2, 2024}}

Strider became the fastest pitcher in MLB history to attain 100 strikeouts in a season, achieving the feat in 61.0 innings. The record was previously held by Jacob deGrom.{{cite news |last1=Rasmussen |first1=Karl |title=Braves' Spencer Strider Sets MLB Record in Win Over Phillies |url=https://www.si.com/mlb/2023/05/29/braves-spencer-strider-sets-mlb-record-vs-phillies |access-date=June 10, 2023 |work=Sport Illustrated |date=May 29, 2023}} At the midseason, Strider was selected as a reserve starting pitcher for the National League in the 2023 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, his first career All-Star selection.{{cite news | url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/great-eight-braves-set-franchise-record-with-eight-all-stars/RT3G4AHJL5C7LBWLR7XMX2UIIU/ | title=Great Eight: Braves set franchise record with eight All-Stars | newspaper=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | last1=Toscano | first1=Justin }}

On August 1, Strider broke his own previously set record for the fastest to attain 200 strikeouts in a season, doing so in 123.1 innings pitched.{{cite web | url=https://www.mlb.com/news/spencer-strider-fastest-to-200-strikeouts-again | title=Strider breaks his own record, fastest to 200 K's again | website=MLB.com }} On September 30, 2023, Strider won his twentieth game of the season and broke John Smoltz's Atlanta Braves record for strikeouts in a season, finishing the year with 281.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/ronald-acuna-jr-ties-braves-modern-era-stolen-base-record|title=Strider (277 K's), Acuña (73 SBs) set Braves' modern era records|last=Bowman|first=Mark|date=September 30, 2023|work=MLB.com}} In 32 starts of 2023, Strider finished with a 20–5 record, 286 strikeouts, and a 3.86 ERA.{{cite news |title=Ozuna hits go-ahead, 3-run homer, Strider gets 20th win as Braves beat Nationals 5-3 |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401473430 |access-date=September 30, 2023 |agency=Associated Press |work=ESPN.com |date=September 30, 2023}}

In 2024, Strider was named the Opening Day starting pitcher for the first time in his career,{{cite news |last1=Newberry |first1=Paul |title=Braves ace Spencer Strider looks to become even more dominant in 2024 |url=https://apnews.com/article/atlanta-braves-spencer-strider-f445e0aa89e583e5e94d9d96fb70cf96 |access-date=April 7, 2024 |work=Associated Press News |date=March 26, 2024}}{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Strider set for Opening Day after dominant spring |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/spencer-strider-has-dominant-2024-spring-training-for-braves |access-date=April 7, 2024 |work=MLB.com |date=March 23, 2024}} supplanting Max Fried.{{cite news |last1=Toscano |first1=Justin |title=Braves name Spencer Strider as opening-day starter for first time in his career |url=https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2024/mar/19/braves-name-strider-opening-day-starter-tfp/ |access-date=April 7, 2024 |work=Atlanta Journal Constitution |date=March 19, 2024}} Strider pitched five innings of a no-decision.{{cite news |title=Braves rally for seven in the eighth to begin defense of NL East crown with 9-3 win over Phillies |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401651937 |access-date=April 7, 2024 |agency=Associated Press |work=ESPN.com |date=March 29, 2024}}{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Olson blows out candles, Braves blow out Phillies |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/matt-olson-michael-harris-ii-key-braves-opening-day-win |access-date=April 7, 2024 |work=MLB.com |date=March 29, 2024}} During Strider's next start, the Braves home opener at Truist Park, he reported elbow discomfort.{{cite news |title=Braves cap late comeback, beat Arizona 6-5 as d'Arnaud drives home winning run in 10th |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401568571 |access-date=April 7, 2024 |agency=Associated Press |work=ESPN.com |date=April 5, 2024}}{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Confidence has Braves feeling 'dangerous' after walk-off win |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/braves-walk-off-diamondbacks-in-2024-home-opener |access-date=April 7, 2024 |work=MLB.com |date=April 5, 2024}} After magnetic resonance imaging showed damage to the UCL in Strider's right elbow,{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Strider to undergo MRI after abbreviated 4-inning outing |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/spencer-strider-elbow-mri |access-date=April 7, 2024 |work=MLB.com |date=April 5, 2024}}{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Strider has elbow ligament damage, MRI shows |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/spencer-strider-elbow-injury |access-date=April 7, 2024 |work=MLB.com |date=April 6, 2024}} he was placed on the injured list.{{cite news |title=Braves place Spencer Strider on injured list with elbow injury |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39893440/braves-place-spencer-strider-injured-list-elbow-injury |access-date=April 8, 2024 |agency=Associated Press |work=ESPN.com |date=April 7, 2024}} On April 13, 2024, the Braves announced that Strider would miss the remainder of the 2024 season after undergoing surgery to repair his UCL.{{cite news |title=Strider to miss rest of 2024 season after UCL procedure |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/spencer-strider-elbow-injury |access-date=April 13, 2024 |work=MLB.com |date=April 13, 2024}}{{cite news |title=Braves ace Spencer Strider has UCL repaired, out for season |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39933311/braves-ace-spencer-strider-ucl-repaired-season |access-date=April 13, 2024 |work=ESPN.com |date=April 13, 2024}}

Strider made his 2025 debut against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 16, 2025 after 376 days since his last start on the pitcher mound. He pitched five innings, allowed five hits, and two runs while walking just one batter and striking out five batters in a 3-1 loss.{{cite news |last1=Bannon |first1=Mitch |title=Strider looks like himself again in strong '25 debut |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/spencer-strider-makes-2025-debut |access-date=April 16, 2024 |work=MLB.com |date=April 16, 2024}} In that game, he recorded his 500th career strikeout in the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 16. His strikeout of Addison Barger yielded his 500th, which made him the quickest primary starter to reach that mark. Strider accomplished this in 334 innings, breaking the record of 372 innings by Freddy Peralta.{{cite web |url=https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/spencer-strider-makes-mlb-strikeout-history-in-braves-aces-first-major-league-start-since-2024-ucl-surgery/ |title=Spencer Strider makes MLB strikeout history in Braves ace's first major-league start since 2024 UCL surgery |website=CBSSports.com}}

During the 2018 college baseball season, Strider's repertoire included a two-seam fastball, a slurve-like pitch, and a changeup he did not use often. After recovering from Tommy John surgery, Strider began throwing a four-seam fastball, and became more willing to pitch in the upper region of the strike zone.{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=How Strider went from TJ surgery in '19 to Braves' bullpen in '21 |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/spencer-strider-progressing-fast-for-braves |access-date=April 7, 2022 |work=MLB.com |date=March 28, 2022}}

As of the 2023 season, Strider makes use of two main pitches: a four-seam fastball sitting 97–98 mph, which he throws 60 percent of the time; and a slider sitting 85–86 mph, which he throws 35 percent of the time.{{Cite web |title=Spencer Strider Statcast, Visuals & Advanced Metrics {{!}} MLB.com |url=https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/spencer-strider-675911?stats=statcast-r-pitching-mlb |access-date=April 25, 2023 |website=baseballsavant.com |language=en-US}} Additionally, Strider throws a changeup sitting 87–88 mph around 5 percent of the time, usually against left-handed hitters.

Strider began throwing a curveball before the 2024 regular season.{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Strider toys with new pitch shapes in first spring BP session |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/spencer-strider-throws-live-batting-practice-at-braves-camp |access-date=February 24, 2024 |date=February 19, 2024}}{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Strider starts strong, shows off new pitch in scoreless spring debut |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/spencer-strider-throws-two-scoreless-innings-in-spring-debut |access-date=February 24, 2024 |work=MLB.com |date=February 24, 2024}}

Strider is a vegan, except occasionally he eats salmon.{{Cite web|last=Mintz|first=Jake|date=2023|title=Meet Spencer Strider: The mustachioed, tofu-loving Cy Young contender|url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/meet-spencer-strider-the-mustachioed-tofu-loving-cy-young-contender|website=Fox Sports|language=en-GB|archive-date=April 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240411231610/https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/meet-spencer-strider-the-mustachioed-tofu-loving-cy-young-contender|url-status=live}} Before tournaments, Strider's high school teammates grew facial hair and dyed their hair blond as a bonding exercise. He maintained a mustache during his collegiate baseball career at Clemson, where he became known as "The Mustache Man."{{cite news |last1=Schultz |first1=Jeff |title=Schultz: Braves have their 'Huckleberry' in Spencer Strider and his mustache |url=https://theathletic.com/3364712/2022/06/14/spencer-strider-atlanta-braves/ |access-date=June 16, 2022 |work=The Athletic |date=June 15, 2022}} In high school, Strider wore uniform number 28. Because that number was assigned to Clemson teammate Seth Beer, Strider wore 29 while playing for the Tigers. As the Braves had retired 29 for pitcher John Smoltz, and 28 was assigned to Matt Olson, Strider wore 65 during his rookie season, then subsequently chose 99 to commemorate Rick Vaughn, a character in the 1989 film Major League.{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Wild Thing! Strider switches to No. 99 |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/spencer-strider-changes-number-to-99 |access-date=January 22, 2023 |work=MLB.com |date=January 21, 2023}}{{cite news |last1=Toscano |first1=Justin |title=Braves hope motivation from last year's exit leads to different outcome |url=https://www.leadertelegram.com/sports/mlb/braves-hope-motivation-from-last-year-s-exit-leads-to-different-outcome/article_a0d76ba5-70ea-563a-9c07-17fa535ac939.html |access-date=January 23, 2023 |work=Atlanta Journal Constitution |date=January 22, 2023}}

Strider married his wife Maggie, whom he had first met in high school, before the 2023 season.{{cite news |last1=Mintz |first1=Jake |date=March 7, 2023 |title=MEET SPENCER STRIDER: THE MUSTACHIOED, TOFU-LOVING CY YOUNG CONTENDER |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/meet-spencer-strider-the-mustachioed-tofu-loving-cy-young-contender |access-date=March 7, 2023}}

Strider publicly supports left-wing politics and has praised former Democratic Party presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.{{Cite web |last=McCullough |first=Andy |title=The Problem Solver: How Spencer Strider became 2022's premier strikeout artist |url=https://theathletic.com/3690316/2022/10/14/spencer-strider-atlanta-braves-strikeout/ |access-date=November 5, 2023 |website=The Athletic |language=en}} He often talks about his love for indie rock music{{Cite web |last=Roberson |first=Matthew |date=2023-07-13 |title=Talking Music With Braves Ace Spencer Strider, Who Is Spinning Mac DeMarco in the Clubhouse |url=https://www.gq.com/story/spencer-strider-music-interview |access-date=2024-09-15 |website=GQ |language=en-US}} and on September 12, 2024, threw out a "first pitch" at a Faye Webster concert.{{Cite web |last=Chelosky |first=Danielle |date=2024-09-14 |title=Atlanta Braves' Spencer Strider Threw Out The First Pitch At Faye Webster's Show |url=https://www.stereogum.com/2280334/atlanta-braves-spencer-strider-threw-out-the-first-pitch-at-faye-websters-show/news/ |access-date=2024-09-15 |website=Stereogum |language=en}}

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Category:Major League Baseball pitchers

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Category:National League All-Stars

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