Tyler Andrew Freeman(born May 21, 1999) is an Americanprofessional baseballcenter fielderfor theCleveland GuardiansofMajor League Baseball(MLB).
| Tyler Freeman | |
|---|---|
 Freeman in 2023 | |
| Cleveland Guardians – No. 2 | |
| Center fielder | |
| Born:May 21, 1999 Rancho Cucamonga, California,U.S. | |
Bats:Right Throws:Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 3, 2022, for the Cleveland Guardians | |
| MLB statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Batting average | .223 |
| Home runs | 11 |
| Runs batted in | 53 |
| Teams | |
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Amateur career
editFreeman attendedEtiwanda High SchoolinEtiwanda, California.[1]As a senior in 2017, he hit.526 with four home runs, 36 runs batted in, and 18 stolen bases.[2]
Professional career
editFreeman was selected by theCleveland Indiansin the second round of the2017 Major League Baseball draft.[3]He signed with the Indians, forgoing his commitment to playcollege baseballatTexas Christian University.[4][5]
Freeman made his professional debut with theArizona League Indians,batting.297 in 36 games. He played the 2018 season with theMahoning Valley Scrappers,slashing.352/.405/.511 with two home runs, 38 runs batted in, and 14 stolen bases in 72 games,[6]earningNew York-Penn LeagueAll-Star honors.[7]He started 2019 with theLake County Captains,[8][9][10]with whom he was named aMidwest LeagueAll-Star,[11]before being promoted to theLynchburg Hillcatsin June.[12]Over 123 games between both teams, Freeman batted.306/.368/.410 with three home runs, 44 runs batted in, and 19 stolen bases.
Freeman did not play a minor league game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season caused by theCOVID-19 pandemic.[13]In 2021, Freeman hit.323/.372/.470 in 41 games for the Double-AAkron RubberDucks.On August 9, 2021, Freeman underwent season-ending surgery on his left shoulder.[14]
The newly named Cleveland Guardians selected Freeman to their 40-man roster on November 19, 2021.[15]He was assigned to the Triple-AColumbus Clippersto begin the 2022 season.
The Guardians recalled Freeman from the minor leagues on August 3, 2022.[16]He made his major league debut that same day, starting at third base. In his debut, Freeman collected his first career hit, a single off ofArizona DiamondbackspitcherKevin Ginkel.[17]Appearing in 24 games in his rookie campaign, Freeman hit.247/.314/.286 with no home runs and 3 RBI.
Freeman was optioned to Triple-A Columbus to begin the 2023 season.[18]Freeman was recalled to the major leagues on May 6, 2023, replacing the strugglingOscar González.Freeman did not make an appearance until May 10, when he started atsecond baseand went 2-for-4 with two singles in a loss to theDetroit Tigers.
References
edit- ^Marshall, Pete (June 11, 2017)."Tyler Freeman among locals awaiting MLB draft – San Bernardino Sun".Sbsun.com.RetrievedJanuary 7,2021.
- ^Gardner, Michelle (June 29, 2017)."Etiwanda grad Tyler Freeman signed with Cleveland Indians – Daily Bulletin".Dailybulletin.com.RetrievedJanuary 7,2021.
- ^"Tribe signs high school shortstop Tyler Freeman for $816,500".cleveland.June 29, 2017.
- ^Bastian, Jordan (June 28, 2017)."Indians sign 2017 Draft pick Tyler Freeman".mlb.com.RetrievedJanuary 7,2021.
- ^"TCU 2017 Signing Class Hit Hard by MLB Draft".247sports.com.RetrievedJanuary 7,2021.
- ^Karalis, John (November 26, 2018)."Freeman Destroys New York-Penn League on Way to Bigger Things".The Sports Daily.RetrievedJanuary 7,2021.
- ^Tripodi, Chris (August 7, 2018)."Travis Swaggerty, Tyler Freeman headline New York-Penn League All-Stars".MiLB.com.RetrievedJanuary 7,2021.
- ^Forde, Craig (July 24, 2018)."Indians' Tyler Freeman feeling fine for Mahoning Valley".MiLB.com.RetrievedJanuary 7,2021.
- ^Dykstra, Sam (May 15, 2019)."Toolshed: Cleveland Indians' Tyler Freeman emerging".MiLB.com.RetrievedJanuary 7,2021.
- ^Glasier, David S. (April 3, 2019)."Tyler Freeman, Jose Fermin aim to be dynamic infield duo for Captains | Sports".news-herald.com.RetrievedJanuary 7,2021.
- ^"Captains' trio feature in Midwest League All-Star game | Sports".news-herald.com. June 18, 2019.RetrievedJanuary 7,2021.
- ^"Captains shortstop Tyler Freeman earns promotion | Sports".news-herald.com. June 19, 2019.RetrievedJanuary 7,2021.
- ^"2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled".mlb.com.
- ^"Cleveland Prospect Tyler Freeman Undergoes Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery".August 10, 2021.
- ^"Guardians Announce Series Of 40-man Roster Moves".CleGuardians.com. November 19, 2021.
- ^Adams, Steve (August 3, 2022)."Guardians Promote Tyler Freeman".MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^"WATCH: Tyler Freeman Gets First Major League Hit In Guardians Debut".si.com.August 3, 2022.RetrievedMay 27,2023.
- ^"Guardians' Tyler Freeman: Optioned to Triple-A".cbssports.com.RetrievedMarch 24,2023.
External links
edit- Career statistics fromMLB,orESPN,orBaseball Reference,orFangraphs,orBaseball Reference (Minors),orRetrosheet