Tyler Wagner

Tyler Joseph Wagner (born January 24, 1991) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers and Arizona Diamondbacks.

Tyler Wagner
Pitcher
Born: (1991-01-24) January 24, 1991
Las Vegas, Nevada
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 31, 2015, for the Milwaukee Brewers
MLB statistics
(through 2016 season)
Win–loss record1-2
Earned run average4.94
Strikeouts12
Teams

College career

Wagner played college baseball at the University of Utah for the Utah Utes from 2010 to 2012 as a relief pitcher. As a sophomore in 2011, Wagner set the Utes single-season saves record with 12 and finished his career with a school record 17 saves.[1] Overall, he appeared in 57 games in his three seasons in Utah, going 6–10 with a 2.73 earned run average (ERA) and 90 strikeouts in 99 innings.

Professional career

Minor leagues

Wagner was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth round of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft.[2] He signed with the Brewers and was converted to a starting pitcher. made his professional debut that season with the Helena Brewers. He struggled posting a 7.77 ERA in ​48 2⁄3 innings. Wagner pitched for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in 2013 going 10–8 with a 3.21 ERA with 116 strikeouts. He played for the Brevard County Manatees in 2014.[3][4] He finished the season with 13 wins and a 1.86 ERA.[5] After the regular season, he was promoted to the Double-A Huntsville Stars for the Southern League playoffs.[6]

Milwaukee Brewers

The Brewers promoted Wagner to make his major league debut on May 31.[7] After one start, they optioned him back to the Biloxi Shuckers of the Southern League.[8] Wagner made 3 starts for the Brewers in 2015, posting an 0–2 record, 7.24 ERA, and 5 strikeouts in 13​2⁄3 total innings.[9]

Arizona Diamondbacks

On January 30, 2016, Wagner was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks along with Jean Segura for Aaron Hill, Chase Anderson, Isan Diaz and cash considerations.[10]

Texas Rangers

Wagner was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers on November 18, 2016.[11] Wagner finished his 2016 season with a 1.80 ERA.[12] On April 19, 2017, Wagner was outrighted off of the roster. He spent the 2017 season with the Round Rock Express. In 2018, he played for the Frisco RoughRiders and Round Rock. He elected free agency on November 2, 2018.

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References
  1. "Wagner is a Brewers prospect to follow closely". Milwaukee Brewers. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  2. "Utah Local News - Salt Lake City News, Sports, Archive - The Salt Lake Tribune". sltrib.com. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  3. "Brewers' farmhand Tyler Wagner leads the way in shutout of Daytona Cubs". News-JournalOnline.com. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  4. Carter Williams (August 11, 2014). "Utahns in baseball: Ex-Ute Tyler Wagner wins Brewers' monthly award". DeseretNews.com. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  5. Carter Williams (September 7, 2014). "Utahns in baseball: Former Ute Tyler Wagner shines in debut; BYU alum Jake Hannemann's club close to title". DeseretNews.com. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  6. "Milwaukee Brewers prospect Tyler Wagner, Huntsville Stars refuse to go out in Game 4 of Southern League semifinals - Southern League News". Southern League. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  7. Tom Haudricourt. "Notes - Miller Park to be first home start for Class AA pitcher Tyler Wagner". jsonline.com. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  8. Tom Haudricourt. "Tyler Wagner sent out; Tyler Cravy called up". jsonline.com. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
  9. "Tyler Wagner Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
  10. McCalvy, Adam (January 30, 2016). "Brewers, D-backs strike 5-player deal". MLB.com. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
  11. Todd, Jeff (November 18, 2016). "Rangers Claim Tyler Wagner, Outright Adrian Sampson". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  12. "Tyler Wagner Stats | Baseball-Reference.com". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
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