Tyler Sturdevant
| Tyler Sturdevant | |
|---|---|
 Sturdevant with the Tampa Bay Rays | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: December 20, 1985 Littleton, Colorado, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 24, 2016, for the Tampa Bay Rays | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 25, 2016, for the Tampa Bay Rays | |
| MLB statistics (through 2016 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0-1 |
| Earned run average | 3.93 |
| Strikeouts | 14 |
| Teams | |
Tyler James Sturdevant (born December 20, 1985) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 2016 with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Career[edit]
Cleveland Indians[edit]
Sturdevant attended Chatfield Senior High School, in Littleton, Colorado, graduating in 2004. He played college baseball at New Mexico State University. He was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 27th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft.[1]
Tampa Bay Rays[edit]
Sturdevant signed with the Tampa Bay Rays before the 2016 season.[2] He was called up to the majors for the first time on May 22, 2016.[3] He elected to become a free agent after the season.
Oakland Athletics[edit]
On November 16, 2016, Sturdevant signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics organization.[4][5] In 43 appearances split between the Double–A Midland RockHounds and Triple–A Nashville Sounds, he registered a cumulative 4.03 ERA with 44 strikeouts and 4 saves in 60+1⁄3 innings pitched. Sturdevant elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ Johnson, Dan (June 29, 2009). "Chatfield grad Sturdevant enjoying time in pros". Columbine Courier. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
- ^ "Rays ink Eveland, 4 others to minor league deals". ESPN.com. January 13, 2016. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
- ^ "Struggling reliever Geltz optioned to minors by Rays". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
- ^ Lockard, Melissa (November 16, 2016). "Oakland A's sign four more MiLB free agents". Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (November 21, 2016). "Minor League Transactions: Nov 12-18". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
External links[edit]
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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