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United States Josiah Gray has established himself as a prominent Major League Baseball pitcher, recognized for his contributions to the Washington Nationals.
Gray's partnership with Believe Co Clothing, a brand with a strong mission to inspire confidence and positivity, highlights his commitment to...
Gray was named the official player ambassador to the Nationals Youth Baseball Academy, an organization he supports through various initiatives including his 'Glow & Throw with JoJo' event and clothing line proceeds.
Gray designed a clothing collection inspired by his last name with lifestyle brand Leovici, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Nationals Youth Baseball Academy.
Josiah Gray, born on December 21, 1997, in New Rochelle, NY, embarked on his baseball journey at Le Moyne College. During his junior season in 2018, he earned the NCAA Division II Pitcher of the Year award, achieving an 11-0 record with a 1.25 ERA and 105 strikeouts. His collegiate career concluded with a 12-2 record and a 1.92 ERA over 34 games. Gray was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in 2018 as the 72nd overall pick, marking his entry into professional baseball. He made his professional debut with the Rookie-Level Greeneville Reds, where he posted a 2-2 record with a 2.58 ERA in 12 games.
Gray’s career advanced with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who acquired him in a trade on December 21, 2018. In 2019, he was recognized as the organization’s Minor League Pitcher of the Year, leading Dodger farmhands in strikeouts with 147 and tying for the lead in wins with an 11-2 record across three minor league levels. He made his Major League debut with the Dodgers on July 20, 2021, and was later traded to the Washington Nationals on July 30, 2021. In his first full Major League season in 2022, he led the Nationals with 154 strikeouts and ranked ninth in the National League with 9.32 strikeouts per nine innings.
His career highlight with the Nationals includes being selected to the 2023 All-Star Game, where he represented the team. During the 2023 season, he achieved career-highs in wins (eight), starts (30), and innings pitched (159.0), while also excelling with a 2.97 road ERA, ranking third in the National League. Despite a setback in 2024 with a season-ending elbow injury, Gray has maintained his focus on pitching, constantly refining his pitch mix, which includes a cutter, four-seam fastball, slider, curveball, sweeper, changeup, and sinker.
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