Tyler Sturdevant

Tyler Sturdevant

Sturdevant with the Tampa Bay Rays
Oakland Athletics
Pitcher
Born: (1985-12-20) December 20, 1985
Littleton, Colorado
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 24, 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 in the Oakland Athletics organization. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 2016 with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Career

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] 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.

He signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics in November 2016.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ Johnson, Dan (June 29, 2009). "Chatfield grad Sturdevant enjoying time in pros". Columbine Courier. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Rays ink Eveland, 4 others to minor league deals". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Struggling reliever Geltz optioned to minors by Rays". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
  4. ↑ Lockard, Melissa (November 16, 2016). "Oakland A's sign four more MiLB free agents". Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  5. ↑ Eddy, Matt (November 21, 2016). "Minor League Transactions: Nov 12-18". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
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