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Tyler Cloyd
Cloyd with the Philadelphia Phillies
Pitcher
Born:(1987-05-16)May 16, 1987(age 37)
Bellevue, Nebraska,U.S.
Batted:Right
Threw:Right
Professional debut
MLB:August 29, 2012, for the Philadelphia Phillies
KBO:April 3, 2015, for the Samsung Lions
Last appearance
MLB:June 6, 2018, for the Miami Marlins
KBO:September 30, 2015, for the Samsung Lions
MLB statistics
Win–loss record5–9
Earned run average6.35
Strikeouts85
KBO statistics
Win–loss record11–11
Earned run average5.19
Strikeouts123
Teams

Tyler James Cloyd(born May 16, 1987) is an American formerprofessional baseballpitcher.He played inMajor League Baseball(MLB) for thePhiladelphia Phillies,Seattle Mariners,andMiami Marlinsand in theKBO Leaguefor theSamsung Lions.

Baseball career[edit]

Cloyd attended theUniversity of Nebraska at Omaha,where he playedcollege baseballfor theNebraska–Omaha Mavericks.

Philadelphia Phillies[edit]

The Phillies drafted Cloyd in the 18th round of the2008 Major League Baseball draft.Though he was expected to begin the 2012 season with theReading Philliesof theClass AAEastern League,he was instead assigned to theLehigh Valley IronPigsof theClass AAAInternational Leaguedue to the suspension of another pitcher.[1]He pitched in theTriple-A All-Star Game[2]and was named theInternational League Most Valuable Pitcherin 2012.[3][4]

Cloyd made his major-league debut on August 29, 2012, replacingCole 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.[5]

Cleveland Indians[edit]

On October 2, 2013, Cloyd was designated for assignment and claimed by theCleveland Indians.To make room on the 40-man roster, leftyClay Rapadawas designated for assignment.[6]The Indians then designated him for assignment on November 25.[7]On December 2, Cloyd was non-tendered by the Indians, making him a free agent.[8]He was re-signed to a minor league deal on December 13. On July 30, 2014, Cloyd threw ano hitterfor theColumbus Clippersof the International League in a 13–0 win against theLouisville Bats.[9]

The Indians released Cloyd on January 6, 2015.

Samsung Lions[edit]

On January 8, 2015, Cloyd signed with theSamsung Lionsof theKorea Baseball Organization.[10]

New York Yankees[edit]

On February 1, 2016, Cloyd signed a minor league contract with theNew York Yankees.[11]In May 2016, Cloyd underwentTommy John surgeryand missed nearly all of the 2016 season.[12]

Somerset Patriots[edit]

On April 7, 2017, Cloyd signed with theSomerset Patriotsof theAtlantic League of Professional Baseball.

Seattle Mariners[edit]

On May 11, 2017, Cloyd had his contract purchased by theSeattle Marinersand was assigned to the Triple-ATacoma Rainiers.He was called up on June 2, but did not pitch until he appeared in relief against theToronto Blue Jayson June 9. On June 21, Cloyd was designated for assignment. He spent the remainder of the year with Tacoma, registering a 5.67 ERA with 48 strikeouts across 19 games (14 starts). Cloyd elected free agency following the season on November 6.[13]

Miami Marlins[edit]

On January 12, 2018, Cloyd signed a minor league deal with theMiami Marlins.[14]He had his contract purchased on April 8. In 7 games for the Marlins, Cloyd struggled to an 8.66 ERA with 13 strikeouts across17+2⁄3innings pitched. He was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–ANew Orleans Baby Cakeson October 12.[15]Cloyd rejected the assignment and elected free agency the same day.

Somerset Patriots (second stint)[edit]

On February 11, 2019, Cloyd signed a minor league contract with theTampa Bay Raysthat included an invite to Spring Training. He was released by the Rays organization on March 26.

On April 9, 2019, Cloyd signed with theSomerset Patriotsof theAtlantic League of Professional Baseball.[16]

Seattle Mariners (second stint)[edit]

On April 19, 2019, Cloyd's contract was purchased by theSeattle Mariners,and he was assigned to theTriple-ATacoma Rainiers.[17]In 15 games (13 starts) for the Rainiers, he compiled a 2–8 record and 7.43 ERA with 69 strikeouts across66+2⁄3innings pitched. Cloyd was released by the Mariners organization on July 15.[18]

Somerset Patriots (third stint)[edit]

On July 21, 2019, Cloyd signed with theSomerset Patriotsof theAtlantic League of Professional Baseball.He became a free agent following the season.

On February 19, 2020, Cloyd signed with theSioux City Explorersof theAmerican Association of Independent Professional Baseball.However, the team was not selected by the league to compete in the condensed 2020 season due to theCOVID-19 pandemic.Cloyd was not chosen by another team in the dispersal draft, and therefore became a free agent.

Personal life[edit]

Cloyd is a native ofBellevue, Nebraska.[19]He and his wife Tonya married in 2010 and have three children (two daughters and a son).[19]

References[edit]

  1. ^ab"Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels scratched due to illness, Tyler Cloyd to make debut".Philly.RetrievedAugust 29,2012.
  2. ^Michael LoRe (August 12, 2012)."Phillippe Aumont, Tyler Cloyd and other Lehigh Valley IronPigs pitchers striving for possible September call-ups".lehighvalleylive.RetrievedAugust 29,2012.
  3. ^"Cloyd Honored as IL's Most Valuable Pitcher".Lehigh Valley IronPigs official website.Minor League baseball. August 28, 2012.RetrievedSeptember 9,2012.
  4. ^R."themorningcall: The Hog Blog Blog".Blogs.mcall.RetrievedAugust 29,2012.
  5. ^"Tyler Cloyd Stats".baseball-reference.Sports Reference LLC. 2019.RetrievedMarch 8,2019.
  6. ^"Indians Claim Tyler Cloyd, Designate Clay Rapada".MLB Trade Rumors.RetrievedJanuary 11,2015.
  7. ^Adams, Steve (November 25, 2013)."Indians Designate Tyler Cloyd For Assignment".MLB Trade Rumors.
  8. ^"Cleveland Indians on Twitter".Twitter.RetrievedJanuary 11,2015.
  9. ^"Tyler Cloyd loses perfect game in ninth for Columbus Clippers – MiLB News – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball".MiLB.RetrievedJanuary 11,2015.
  10. ^"Samsung Lions sign ex-MLB right-hander Tyler Cloyd".Yonhap.RetrievedJanuary 11,2015.
  11. ^Axisa, Mike (February 2, 2016)."MLB news, transactions, rumors for Feb. 1: White Sox interested in Ethier".RetrievedJuly 16,2017.
  12. ^"For new Mariners pitcher Tyler Cloyd, it's been a long, winding path back to the major leagues".The Seattle Times.June 5, 2017.RetrievedFebruary 15,2019.
  13. ^"Minor League Free Agents 2017".baseballamerica.RetrievedApril 28,2024.
  14. ^"Marlins' Tyler Cloyd: Minors deal with Marlins".CBSSports.January 12, 2018.
  15. ^"Marlins Outright Six Players".mlbtraderumors.RetrievedJune 21,2024.
  16. ^"Somerset Patriots Bring Back Big Leaguer Tyler Cloyd".Somerset Patriots.April 9, 2019.RetrievedApril 9,2019.
  17. ^"Patriots RHP Tyler Cloyd's Contract Purchased by Seattle".Somerset Patriots.April 19, 2019.RetrievedApril 19,2019.
  18. ^"Mariners Release Jon Niese, Tyler Cloyd".mlbtraderumors.RetrievedJune 6,2024.
  19. ^abBeattie, 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.RetrievedNovember 12,2016.

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