Kyle Wade Tyler (born December 27, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Los Angeles Angels, San Diego Padres, and Miami Marlins.
Kyle Tyler | |
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Philadelphia Phillies | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. | December 27, 1996|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 5, 2021, for the Los Angeles Angels | |
MLB statistics (through August 8, 2024) | |
Win–loss record | 1–2 |
Earned run average | 4.31 |
Strikeouts | 33 |
Teams | |
Amateur career
editTyler attended Westmoore High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where he was named the Oklahoma Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior after going 10–0 with a 0.70 ERA and 102 strikeouts over sixty innings.[1] After graduating, he played college baseball at the University of Oklahoma where he went 6–2 with a 2.97 ERA over 66+2⁄3 innings as a junior.[2] Following the end of his junior year, he was selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the 20th round of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.[3][4]
Professional career
editLos Angeles Angels
editTyler signed and made his professional debut with the Orem Owlz of the Rookie Advanced Pioneer League, posting a 5.11 ERA over 24+2⁄3 innings.[5] In 2019, he played with the Burlington Bees of the Single–A Midwest League and was promoted to the Inland Empire 66ers of the High–A California League during the season. Over 25 games (18 starts) with both teams, he went 10–1 with a 2.59 ERA and 106 strikeouts.[6] Tyler did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[7] He began the 2021 season with the Rocket City Trash Pandas of the Double-A South and was promoted to the Salt Lake Bees of the Triple-A West in early August.[8] Over twenty games (14 starts) between both clubs, Tyler went 6–4 with a 3.66 ERA and 92 strikeouts over 86 innings.[9]
On August 28, 2021, the Angels selected Tyler's contract and promoted him to the major leagues.[10] He made his MLB debut on September 5 at Angel Stadium against the Texas Rangers, throwing three scoreless innings of relief while giving up one hit and striking out two.[11] Tyler pitched a total of 12+1⁄3 innings for the Angels in 2021, giving up four runs while both walking and striking out six.[citation needed]
On March 19, 2022, Tyler was designated for assignment by the Angels to make room for new signee Ryan Tepera.[12] The Boston Red Sox claimed Tyler off waivers from the Angels on March 22.[13] Upon being claimed, he was optioned to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox.[14] Two days later, the Red Sox designated Tyler for assignment to free roster space for Ralph Garza Jr.[15] On March 26, Tyler was claimed off of waivers by the San Diego Padres.[16] The Padres designated Tyler for assignment on April 7.[17] The following day, he was claimed off of waivers by the Angels.[18] On April 10, Tyler was designated for assignment by the Angels.[19][20]
San Diego Padres
editOn April 12, 2022, Tyler was claimed off of waivers by the Padres.[21] He was then optioned to the El Paso Chihuahuas of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League.[22] He posted a 5.51 ERA and 1.55 WHIP in 16.1 innings pitched across 11 appearances for El Paso. He was designated for assignment by San Diego on June 6.[23] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to El Paso on June 9.[24]
On June 12, 2022, Tyler was selected back to the active roster.[25] On June 14, Tyler recorded his first career win in a game against the Chicago Cubs. He came in to pitch in relief of Sean Manaea, tossing two scoreless innings and striking out one omen route to the victory.[26] He made two scoreless appearances for the Padres before he was designated for assignment on July 3.[27] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A on July 6, but rejected the assignment and instead elected free agency.[28]
San Francisco Giants
editOn July 16, 2022, Tyler signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants. He made four appearances for the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, but struggled to a 9.82 ERA with 6 strikeouts in 3+2⁄3 innings pitched. He was released on August 7.
Seattle Mariners
editOn February 1, 2023, Tyler signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners organization.[29] He made 27 appearances (26 starts) for the Double–A Arkansas Travelers, registering a 7–11 record and 5.60 ERA with 138 strikeouts in 135.0 innings pitched. Tyler elected free agency following the season on November 6.[30]
Miami Marlins
editOn November 30, 2023, Tyler signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins.[31] On April 20, 2024, Tyler was selected to the major league roster.[32] He made one appearance for Miami, allowing two runs on one hit with one strikeout in two innings of work against the Washington Nationals. On April 27, Tyler was designated for assignment following the promotion of Kent Emanuel.[33] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on April 29.[34] On June 23, Tyler had his contract purchased back to the major league roster.[35] In 8 games (7 starts), he compiled a 5.40 ERA with 25 strikeouts over 31+2⁄3 innings pitched. On August 9, Tyler was designated for assignment by Miami.[36]
Philadelphia Phillies
editOn August 11, 2024, Tyler was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies and optioned to the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs.[37]
References
edit- ^ "OU signee Kyle Tyler of Westmoore wins Gatorade award". May 28, 2015.
- ^ "LA Angels prospect Kyle Tyler showing tremendous promise in minors". July 26, 2019.
- ^ "OU baseball: Four Sooner pitchers taken Wednesday in MLB Draft".
- ^ "Former Generals selected in MLB Draft".
- ^ "BEES 2019 PREVIEW: Breaking down the 25-man roster".
- ^ "Los Angeles Angels cheated by employee, YouTube TV, split-squad action: Your Friday Briefing". March 6, 2020.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled". MLB.com.
- ^ @SaltLakeBees (August 9, 2021). "Kyle Tyler making his debut with the Bees tonight. #StartingLineup" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Former Oklahoma P Kyle Tyler Called up to Los Angeles Angels".
- ^ "Angels' Kyle Tyler: Contract selected by Halos".
- ^ "Angels get a look at young talent in loss to Rangers". September 5, 2021.
- ^ Bollinger, Rhett (March 19, 2022). "Angels bolster 'pen with additions of Bradley, Tepera". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ Cotillo, Chris (March 22, 2022). "Boston Red Sox claim righty Kyle Tyler from Angels; Hudson Potts (acquired in Mitch Moreland trade) designated for assignment". MassLive.com. Advance Publications. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ @RedSox (March 22, 2022). "The #RedSox today claimed RHP Kyle Tyler off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels and optioned him to Triple-A Worcester" (Tweet). Retrieved March 22, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Red Sox Claim Ralph Garza, Designate Kyle Tyler". March 24, 2022. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
- ^ Polishuk, Mark (March 26, 2022). "Padres Claim Kyle Tyler, Designate James Norwood". MLBTradeRumors.com. MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- ^ Adams, Steve; Franco, Anthony (April 8, 2022). "Padres Select C.J. Abrams, Jose Azocar; Kyle Tyler Designated For Assignment". MLBTradeRumors.com. MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
- ^ Franco, Anthony (April 8, 2022). "Angels Claim Kyle Tyler Off Waivers From Padres". MLBTradeRumors.com. MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ Polishuk, Mark (April 10, 2022). "Angels Place Jose Quijada On 10-Day Injured List, Select Brian Moran, Designate Kyle Tyler". MLBTradeRumors.com. MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
- ^ "After getting DFA'd 4 times in 3 weeks, Kyle Tyler just wants a chance to pitch".
- ^ Franco, Anthony (April 12, 2022). "Padres Claim Kyle Tyler Off Waivers From Angels". MLB Trade. Rumors. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
- ^ "Padres' Kyle Tyler: Sent back to minors".
- ^ "Padres' Kyle Tyler: Designated for assignment". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ "Padres' Kyle Tyler: Remaining with El Paso". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ "Padres' Kyle Tyler: Contract selected by Padres". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
- ^ "Padres' Kyle Tyler: Picks up first big-league victory". cbssports.com.
- ^ "Padres' Kyle Tyler: DFA'd again". cbssports.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ "Kyle Tyler Stats, Fantasy & News". milb.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ "Mariners' Kyle Tyler: Signs MiLB deal with Seattle". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ "Marlins' Kyle Tyler: Inks minors contract with Miami". cbssports.com. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ "Marlins Place A.J. Puk On 15-Day Injured List". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ^ "Marlins Select Kent Emanuel, Designate Kyle Tyler". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ "Marlins' Kyle Tyler: Outrighted to Triple-A". cbssports.com. April 29, 2024.
- ^ "Marlins Place Braxton Garrett On 15-Day Injured List With Forearm Flexor Strain". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
- ^ "Marlins Designate Kyle Tyler For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ "Kyle Tyler Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet