Tyler Clark Ferguson (born October 5, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2024.
| Tyler Ferguson | |
|---|---|
| Athletics – No. 65 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: October 5, 1993 Fresno, California, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 7, 2024, for the Oakland Athletics | |
| MLB statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 4–2 |
| Earned run average | 3.68 |
| Strikeouts | 62 |
| Teams | |
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Career
editAmateur career
editFerguson attended Clovis West High School in Fresno, California and then went onto to Vanderbilt University to for his college baseball career with the Vanderbilt Commodores. As a part time starting pitcher, he contributed to the 2013 Southeastern Conference championship squad, the 2014 College World Series championship squad, and the 2015 College World Series runner-ups.[1]
Texas Rangers
editThe Texas Rangers selected Ferguson in the sixth round, with the 168th overall selection, of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft, and he signed.[2] He made his professional debut with the rookie–level Arizona League Rangers.
Ferguson split the 2016 season between the Low–A Spokane Indians and Single–A Hickory Crawdads. In 23 appearances, he combined for a 3.92 ERA and 56 strikeouts across 43 2⁄3 innings pitched.[3] Ferguson split 2017 between Hickory and the High–A Down East Wood Ducks, but struggled to a 2–6 record and 6.61 ERA with 57 strikeouts across 36 appearances.[4]
Ferguson once again played for Hickory and Down East in 2018, registering a 4.76 ERA with 14 strikeouts in 14 games. He was released by the Rangers organization on March 19, 2019.[5]
Trois-Rivières Aigles
editOn April 5, 2019, Ferguson signed with the Trois-Rivières Aigles of the Can-Am League.[6] In 45 outings for the Aigles, Ferguson compiled a 3–5 record and 4.75 ERA with 55 strikeouts across 55 innings of work.
Los Angeles Dodgers
editOn February 23, 2020, Ferguson signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[7] Ferguson was released by the Dodgers organization on July 1.[8]
Chicago Dogs
editOn April 13, 2021, Ferguson signed with the Chicago Dogs of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[9] In 9 appearances for the Dogs, Ferguson recorded a 3.14 ERA with 11 strikeouts across 14 1⁄3 innings pitched.
Atlanta Braves
editOn June 17, 2021, Ferguson's contract was purchased by the Atlanta Braves organization.[10] He spent the remainder of the season split between the High–A Rome Braves and Double–A Mississippi Braves. In 22 appearances between the two affiliates, Ferguson compiled a 6–4 record and 2.23 ERA with 33 strikeouts across 32 1⁄3 innings.[11]
In 2022, Ferguson made 52 appearances split between Mississippi and the Triple–A Gwinnett Stripers, posting a combined 4.80 ERA with 64 strikeouts in 50 2⁄3 innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 10, 2022.[12]
Arizona Diamondbacks
editOn December 9, 2022, Ferguson signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.[13] He spent the year with the Triple–A Reno Aces, pitching in 51 games and logging a 5.49 ERA with 86 strikeouts across 78 2⁄3 innings. Ferguson elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023.[14]
Oakland Athletics
editOn November 15, 2023, Ferguson signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics. In 14 games for the Triple–A Las Vegas Aviators, he recorded a 2.40 ERA with 24 strikeouts and 4 saves across 15 innings pitched.[15]
On May 7, 2024, Ferguson was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[16] On July 25, Ferguson earned his first career save, striking out two batters in a scoreless ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels.[17]
References
edit- ^ "How former Vanderbilt pitcher Tyler Ferguson finally made it to MLB after years in minors". tennessean.com. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
- ^ "Ex-Clovis West pitcher Tyler Ferguson signs with Texas Rangers". amp.fresnobee.com. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "Tyler Ferguson minor league baseball statistics on StatsCrew.com". statscrew.com. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "Tyler Ferguson Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". milb.com. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "Tyler Ferguson Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. July 28, 2016. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ https://x.com/aigles_tr/status/1114168387226222592?s=46&t=UN5XGiNzRq3-vt33N7zCTw
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "Starling Heredia, Jake Peter Among Dodgers Minor League Players Released". dodgerblue.com. July 12, 2020. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "2021 Transactions". aabaseball.com. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "Chicago Dogs RHP Tyler Ferguson's contract transferred to the Atlanta Braves". thechicagodogs.com. June 15, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "Tyler Ferguson - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. November 13, 2022. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "Tyler Ferguson Amateur, College, Minor, Fall, Independent & Winter Leagues Statistics". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "Tyler Ferguson Amateur, College, Minor, Fall, Independent & Winter Leagues Statistics". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "Oakland A's news: Tyler Ferguson called up, Dany Jimenez demoted, Lazarito DFA'd". whitecleatbeat.com. May 7, 2024. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "A's Select Tyler Ferguson, Designate Lazaro Armenteros For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. May 7, 2024. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "Athletics' Tyler Ferguson: Secures first save". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)