Tyler Cloyd
Tyler Cloyd | |
---|---|
Cloyd with the Philadelphia Phillies | |
Free agent | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Bellevue, Nebraska | May 16, 1987|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
Professional debut | |
MLB: August 29, 2012, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
KBO: April 3, 2015, for the Samsung Lions | |
Last KBO appearance | |
September 30, 2015, for the Samsung Lions | |
MLB statistics (through 2018 season) | |
Win–loss record | 5–9 |
Earned run average | 6.35 |
Strikeouts | 85 |
KBO statistics | |
Win–loss record | 11–11 |
Earned run average | 5.19 |
Strikeouts | 123 |
Teams | |
Tyler James Cloyd (born May 16, 1987) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He previously pitched in MLB for the Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, and Miami Marlins. He also played for the Samsung Lions of the KBO League.
Career
Cloyd attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where he played college baseball for the Nebraska–Omaha Mavericks.
Philadelphia Phillies
The Phillies drafted Cloyd in the 18th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball draft. Though he was expected to begin the 2012 season with the Reading Phillies of the Class AA Eastern League, he was instead assigned to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs of the Class AAA International League due to the suspension of another pitcher.[1] He pitched in the Triple-A All-Star Game[2] and was named the International League's Most Valuable Pitcher in 2012.[3][4]
Cloyd made his major-league debut on August 29, 2012, replacing Cole Hamels, who was ill.[1] Cloyd pitched six innings, allowing three runs on seven hits. Cloyd got his first MLB win vs. the Reds, giving up 1 run in 7 innings. Cloyd made 11 starts and 2 relief appearances for the Phillies in 2013, going 2–7 with a 6.56 ERA.[citation needed]
Cleveland Indians
On October 2, 2013, Cloyd was designated for assignment and claimed by the Cleveland Indians. To make room on the 40-man roster, lefty Clay Rapada was designated for assignment.[5] The Indians then designated him for assignment on November 25.[6] On December 2, Cloyd was non-tendered by the Indians, making him a free agent.[7] He was re-signed to a minor league deal on December 13. On July 30, 2014, Cloyd threw a no hitter for the Columbus Clippers of the International League in a 13-0 win against the Louisville Bats.[8]
The Indians released Cloyd on January 6, 2015.
Samsung Lions
On January 8, 2015, Cloyd signed with the Samsung Lions of the Korea Baseball Organization.[9]
New York Yankees
On February 1, 2016, Cloyd signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees.[10]
Somerset Patriots
On April 7, 2017, Cloyd signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.
Seattle Mariners
On May 11, 2017, Cloyd had his contract purchased by the Seattle Mariners and was assigned to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers. He was called up on June 2, but did not pitch until he appeared in relief against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 9. On June 21, 2017, Cloyd was designated for assignment. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.
Miami Marlins
On January 12, 2018, Cloyd signed a minor league deal with the Miami Marlins.[11] He had his contract purchased on April 8, 2018. Cloyd elected free agency on October 12, 2018.
Personal life
Cloyd is a native of Bellevue, Nebraska.[12] He and his wife Tonya married in 2010 and have three young children (two daughters and a son).[12] He is a Catholic and is grateful to Ray McKenna, founder and president of Catholic Athletes for Christ, who arranges for a Mass in almost every major league ballpark.[12]
References
- ^ a b "Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels scratched due to illness, Tyler Cloyd to make debut". Philly.com. Retrieved August 29, 2012.
- ^ Michael LoRe. "Phillippe Aumont, Tyler Cloyd and other Lehigh Valley IronPigs pitchers striving for possible September call-ups". lehighvalleylive.com. Retrieved August 29, 2012.
- ^ "Cloyd Honored as IL's Most Valuable Pitcher". Lehigh Valley IronPigs official website. Minor League baseball. August 28, 2012. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
- ^ R. "themorningcall.com: The Hog Blog Blog". Blogs.mcall.com. Retrieved August 29, 2012.
- ^ "Indians Claim Tyler Cloyd, Designate Clay Rapada". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved January 11, 2015.
- ^ Adams, Steve (November 25, 2013). "Indians Designate Tyler Cloyd For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ "Cleveland Indians on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved January 11, 2015.
- ^ "Tyler Cloyd loses perfect game in ninth for Columbus Clippers – MiLB.com News – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved January 11, 2015.
- ^ "Samsung Lions sign ex-MLB right-hander Tyler Cloyd". Yonhap. Retrieved January 11, 2015.
- ^ Axisa, Mike (February 2, 2016). "MLB news, transactions, rumors for Feb. 1: White Sox interested in Ethier". Retrieved July 16, 2017.
- ^ "Marlins' Tyler Cloyd: Minors deal with Marlins". CBSSports.com. January 12, 2018.
- ^ a b c Beattie, Trent (June 19, 2016). "Every Day Is Father's Day for New York Yankees Pitcher: Nebraska native Tyler Cloyd Has Learned to Put Everything in God's Hands". National Catholic Register. EWTN News, Inc. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- 1987 births
- Living people
- Baseball players from Nebraska
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Philadelphia Phillies players
- Samsung Lions players
- Seattle Mariners players
- Miami Marlins players
- Omaha Mavericks baseball players
- Gulf Coast Phillies players
- Williamsport Crosscutters players
- Lakewood BlueClaws players
- Clearwater Threshers players
- Reading Phillies players
- Lehigh Valley IronPigs players
- Columbus Clippers players
- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders players
- Somerset Patriots players
- Tacoma Rainiers players
- Everett AquaSox players
- American expatriate baseball players in South Korea
- American Roman Catholics
- Sportspeople from King County, Washington
- People from Bellevue, Nebraska