Tyler Wagner
| Tyler Wagner | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 24, 1991 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 31, 2015, for the Milwaukee Brewers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| April 24, 2016, for the Arizona Diamondbacks | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 1–2 |
| Earned run average | 4.94 |
| Strikeouts | 12 |
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| Teams | |
Tyler Joseph Wagner (born January 24, 1991) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers and Arizona Diamondbacks.
College career
[edit | edit source]Wagner played college baseball at the University of Utah for the Utah Utes from 2010 to 2012 as a relief pitcher. As a sophomore in 2011, Wagner set the Utes single-season saves record with 12 and finished his career with a school record 17 saves.[1] Overall, he appeared in 57 games in his three seasons in Utah, going 6–10 with a 2.73 earned run average (ERA) and 90 strikeouts in 99 innings.
Professional career
[edit | edit source]Milwaukee Brewers
[edit | edit source]Minor leagues
[edit | edit source]Wagner was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth round, with the 155th overall selection, of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft.[2] He signed with the Brewers and was converted to a starting pitcher. made his professional debut that season with the rookie-level Helena Brewers. Wagner struggled posting a 7.77 ERA in 48+2⁄3 innings. Wagner pitched for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in 2013 going 10–8 with a 3.21 ERA with 116 strikeouts. He played for the Brevard County Manatees in 2014,[3][4] and finished the season with 13 wins and a 1.86 ERA.[5] After the regular season, he was promoted to the Double-A Huntsville Stars for the Southern League playoffs.[6]
Major leagues
[edit | edit source]The Brewers promoted Wagner to make his major league debut on May 31.[7] After one start, they optioned him back to the Biloxi Shuckers of the Southern League.[8] Wagner made 3 starts for the Brewers in 2015, posting an 0–2 record, 7.24 ERA, and 5 strikeouts in 132⁄3 total innings.[9]
Arizona Diamondbacks
[edit | edit source]On January 30, 2016, Wagner was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks along with Jean Segura in exchange for Aaron Hill, Chase Anderson, Isan Díaz, and cash considerations.[10] Wagner made three total appearances for the Diamondbacks during the regular season, compiling a 1-0 record and 1.80 ERA with seven strikeouts across 10 innings pitched.[11]
Texas Rangers
[edit | edit source]Wagner was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers on November 18, 2016.[12][13] On April 19, 2017, Wagner was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple-A Round Rock Express.[14] He made 29 appearances (21 starts) for Round Rock, struggling to a 3-11 record and 6.25 ERA with 88 strikeouts and three saves across 125+1⁄3 innings pitched.
In 2018, Wagner played in 25 games (including 18 starts) for the Double–A Frisco RoughRiders and Triple–A Round Rock, accumulating a 4.76 ERA with 59 strikeouts across 104 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 2, 2018.[15]
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference · Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Utah Utes bio
- 1991 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from the Las Vegas Valley
- Baseball players from Nevada
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Milwaukee Brewers players
- Arizona Diamondbacks players
- Utah Utes baseball players
- Helena Brewers players
- Wisconsin Timber Rattlers players
- Brevard County Manatees players
- Glendale Desert Dogs players
- Biloxi Shuckers players
- 21st-century American sportsmen
- Reno Aces players
- Round Rock Express players
- Frisco RoughRiders players
- Bishop Gorman High School alumni