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| Tyler Ferguson | |
|---|---|
| Oakland 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 May 10, 2024) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 0.00 |
| Strikeouts | 5 |
| Teams | |
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Tyler Clark Ferguson (born October 5, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2024.
Career[edit]
Amateur career[edit]
Ferguson attended Buchanan High School in Clovis, California, and Clovis Community College. He transferred to Vanderbilt University to continue 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.[citation needed]
Texas Rangers[edit]
The Texas Rangers selected Ferguson in the sixth round, with the 168th overall selection, of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft, and he signed.[1] 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.[2] 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.[3]
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.[4]
Trois-Rivières Aigles[edit]
On April 5, 2019, Ferguson signed with the Trois-Rivières Aigles of the Can-Am League.[5] 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[edit]
On 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.[6] Ferguson was released by the Dodgers organization on July 1.[7]
Chicago Dogs[edit]
On April 13, 2021, Ferguson signed with the Chicago Dogs of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[8] In 9 appearances for the Dogs, Ferguson recorded a 3.14 ERA with 11 strikeouts across 14+1⁄3 innings pitched.
Atlanta Braves[edit]
On June 17, 2021, Ferguson's contract was purchased by the Atlanta Braves organization.[9] 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.[10]
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.[11]
Arizona Diamondbacks[edit]
On December 9, 2022, Ferguson signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.[12] 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.[13]
Oakland Athletics[edit]
On 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.[14]
On May 7, 2024, Ferguson was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[15]
References[edit]
- ^ "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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "A's Select Tyler Ferguson, Designate Lazaro Armenteros For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
External links[edit]
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)