Tyler Zuber
| Tyler Zuber | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Zuber with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2021 | |
| New York Mets – No. 54 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: June 16, 1995 White Hall, Arkansas, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 24, 2020, for the Kansas City Royals | |
| MLB statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 1–5 |
| Earned run average | 5.13 |
| Strikeouts | 59 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
John Tyler Zuber (born June 16, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Kansas City Royals and Tampa Bay Rays.
Amateur career
[edit]Zuber attended White Hall High School in White Hall, Arkansas and Arkansas State University, where he played college baseball for the Arkansas State Red Wolves. In 2016, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[1] He was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the sixth round of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft.[2] He was the highest drafted player in Arkansas State history.[3]
Professional career
[edit]Kansas City Royals
[edit]Zuber spent his first professional season with the Burlington Royals and Lexington Legends. He pitched 2018 with Lexington and the Wilmington Blue Rocks and 2019 with Wilmington and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.[4] He was invited to spring training by the Royals in 2020.[5]
Zuber made his major league debut on July 24, 2020 against the Cleveland Indians, pitching 2 scoreless innings. With the 2020 Kansas City Royals, Zuber appeared in 23 games, compiling a 1-2 record with 4.09 ERA and 30 strikeouts in 22.0 innings pitched.[6]
Zuber was placed on the 60-day injured list to begin the 2022 season on March 16, 2022, due to right shoulder impingement syndrome.[7]
Arizona Diamondbacks
[edit]On October 26, 2022, Zuber was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Diamondbacks.[8] He was designated for assignment on November 9, 2022 and then sent outright to the Triple-A Reno Aces on November 11.
After returning from his shoulder injury, Zuber made 16 appearances for Reno and posted a 5.23 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 20+2⁄3 innings pitched. He was released by the Diamondbacks organization on July 3, 2023.[9]
Long Island Ducks
[edit]On January 31, 2024, Zuber signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Guardians.[10] The Guardians released Zuber on March 24, 2024.
On April 23, 2024, Zuber signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[11] In 6 games for the Ducks, he recorded a 1.59 ERA with 10 strikeouts and 2 saves across 5+2⁄3 innings pitched.
Tampa Bay Rays
[edit]On May 13, 2024, Zuber's contract was purchased by the Tampa Bay Rays organization.[12] On July 18, the Rays added Zuber to their 40-man roster on and subsequently optioned him back to the Triple–A Durham Bulls.[13] In two games for Tampa Bay, he logged a 2.70 ERA with 4 strikeouts over 3+1⁄3 innings.
New York Mets
[edit]On July 30, 2024, the Rays traded Zuber to the New York Mets in exchange for pitcher Paul Gervase.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ "#32 Tyler Zuber - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- ^ JOURNAL/mcouch@whitehalljournal.com, Martin Couch/WHITE HALL. "White Hall's Zuber drafted by Kansas City Royals". Pine Bluff Commercial.
- ^ "Zuber sets ASU's best mark in draft". Arkansas Online. June 14, 2017.
- ^ "White Hall graduate Zuber thrills supporters vs. Travs". Arkansas Online. July 10, 2019.
- ^ Lewis, Alec. "Lost and found: By reclaiming his changeup, Tyler Zuber may..." The Athletic.
- ^ "Tyler Zuber Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
- ^ "Royals' Tyler Zuber: Lands on 60-day IL". cbssports.com. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
- ^ "Diamondbacks Claim Tyler Zuber From Royals". MLBTradeRumors.
- ^ "Transactions". MiLB.com.
- ^ "Guardians Sign Tyler Zuber To Minor League Deal". MLB Trade Rumors. January 31, 2024.
- ^ "Ducks Sign Former MLB Pitchers Straily, Zuber". oursportscentral.com. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
- ^ "Tyler Zuber's Contract Purchased by Tampa Bay Rays". oursportscentral.com. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ Adams, Steve. "Rays Select Tyler Zuber". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ Smith, Alex. "Mets acquire reliever Tyler Zuber in trade with Rays". Yahoo.com.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- 1995 births
- Living people
- American expatriate baseball players in the Dominican Republic
- Arkansas State Red Wolves baseball players
- Baseball players from Arkansas
- Brewster Whitecaps players
- Burlington Royals players
- Durham Bulls players
- Estrellas Orientales players
- Kansas City Royals players
- Lexington Legends players
- Long Island Ducks players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Northwest Arkansas Naturals players
- Omaha Storm Chasers players
- People from Jefferson County, Arkansas
- Reno Aces players
- Syracuse Mets players
- Tampa Bay Rays players
- Tigres del Licey players
- Wilmington Blue Rocks players