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Tyler Nevin

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Tyler Nevin
Nevin with the Orioles in 2022
Oakland Athletics – No. 26
Infielder
Born:(1997-05-29)May 29, 1997(age 27)
Poway, California,U.S.
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
MLB debut
May 29, 2021, for the Baltimore Orioles
MLB statistics
(through August 24, 2024)
Batting average.204
Home runs11
Runs batted in46
Teams

Tyler Joseph Nevin(born May 29, 1997) is an Americanprofessional baseballinfielderfor theOakland AthleticsofMajor League Baseball(MLB). He has previously played in MLB for theBaltimore OriolesandDetroit Tigers.

Career

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Amateur career

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Nevin attendedPoway High SchoolinPoway, California.[1]He underwentTommy John surgeryas a junior in 2014, forcing him to miss the whole season.[2]As a senior, he had a.409batting average,sevenhome runs,and 22runs batted in(RBI).[3]

Colorado Rockies

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TheColorado Rockiesselected Nevin in the first round, with the 38th overall selection, of the2015 MLB draft.[4]He signed with the Rockies for $2 million,[5]forgoing his commitment to playcollege baseballatUCLA.[6]

Nevin made his professional debut that year with theGrand Junction Rockies[7]and spent the whole season there, batting.265 with two home runs and 18 RBI in 53 games. He played one game in 2016 for theBoise Hawksbefore his season was ended due to a hamstring injury.[8]He began 2017 back with Boise, and after six games, was promoted to theAsheville Tourists[9]where he finished the year batting.299/.353/.454 with eight home runs, 52 RBI, and ten stolen bases. He spent 2018 with theLancaster JetHawks[10]where he slashed.328/.386/.503 with 13 home runs and 62 RBI in 100 games.[11]After the season, he played for theSalt River Raftersof theArizona Fall League[12]where he won the AFL batting title and finished second in MVP voting.[13]He spent 2019 with theHartford Yard Goats,hitting.251/.345/.399 with 13 home runs and 61 RBI over 130 games.[14]On November 20, 2019, the Rockies added Nevin to their40-man rosterto protect him from theRule 5 draft.[15]

Baltimore Orioles

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On August 30, 2020, the Rockies traded Nevin,Terrin Vavraand aplayer to be named laterto theBaltimore Oriolesin exchange forMychal Givens.[16]Minor-league outfielder Mishael Deson was sent to the Orioles to complete the transaction on September 18.[17]He was assigned to the Triple-ANorfolk Tidesto begin the 2021 season.

On May 28, 2021, Nevin was promoted to the major leagues for the first time, and was announced as the starting first baseman in that day's game against theChicago White Sox.[18]However, that day's game was postponed due to inclement weather. He made his MLB debut the next day, his 24th birthday. In the game, he notched his first MLB hit, a ground rule double off of White Sox starterDallas Keuchel.[19]

On October 3, 2021, in the final game of the year, Nevin hit his first major league home run off ofToronto Blue JaysstarterHyun-jin Ryu.[20]

The Orioles optioned Nevin to Norfolk on August 31, 2022.[21]On December 21, Nevin wasdesignated for assignmentfollowing the acquisition ofJames McCann.[22]

Detroit Tigers

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On December 31, 2022, Nevin was traded by the Orioles to theDetroit Tigersin exchange for cash considerations.[23][24]In2023,he split time between Detroit and its Triple-A affiliate. At the major league level, he appeared in 41 games, batting.200/.306/.316 with 2 home runs and 10 RBI. He appeared in 87 games for the Triple-AToledo Mud Hens,where he hit 15 home runs, drove in 58 runs while batting.326/.400/.543. On January 18, 2024, Nevin was designated for assignment following the waiver claim ofDevin Sweet.[25]

Oakland Athletics

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On January 22, 2024, Nevin was traded back to theBaltimore Oriolesin exchange for cash considerations.[26]Despite a strong spring training in which he hit.333 across 23 games, Nevin did not make the Opening Day roster and was designated for assignment on March 28.[27]On March 31, Nevin was claimed off waivers by theOakland Athletics.[28]From April 23 to May 1, Nevin had a nine–game hitting streak in which he had 14 hits, including 4 home runs and 7 RBI. Oakland went 6-3 over this span. In 40 total games for the Athletics, he batted.220/.307/.341 with four home runs and 10 RBI. On May 28, Nevin was designated for assignment by Oakland.[29]He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–ALas Vegas Aviatorson May 31.[30]On June 18, the A's selected Nevin's contract, adding him back to their active roster.[31]

Personal life

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Nevin is the son ofPhil Nevin,a former MLB player and formerLos Angeles Angelsmanager.[32][33]Phil Nevin and A's managerMark Kotsaywere teammates in San Diego when Tyler Nevin was a boy. Upon Nevin joining the A's, Kotsay recalled him in the team's clubhouse as a child.[34]

See also

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References

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  1. ^Freemyer, Jordan (June 19, 2015)."Rockies 3B Nevin signs, prepares for life in pros".Purple Row.RetrievedDecember 14,2018.
  2. ^"Pioneer notes: Nevin had head start".MiLB.RetrievedDecember 14,2018.
  3. ^Mazique, Brian."2015 MLB Draft Results: Overall Grades and Analysis of Top Prospects".Bleacher Report.RetrievedDecember 14,2018.
  4. ^Maffei, John (June 9, 2015)."Nevin joins dad as first-round pick".sandiegouniontribune.RetrievedDecember 14,2018.
  5. ^Aberle, Jeff (January 22, 2018)."Rockies prospect Tyler Nevin displayed a healthy bat in 2017".Purple Row.RetrievedDecember 14,2018.
  6. ^"UCLA Has Big Showing in MLB Draft".BruinReportOnline.RetrievedDecember 14,2018.
  7. ^Lucas, Adam (June 19, 2015)."Nikorak, Nevin Signed and Headed to GJ".WESTERNSLOPENOW.RetrievedDecember 14,2018.
  8. ^Monahan, Terry (July 13, 2017)."Poway's Nevin trying to shake injury jinx".sandiegouniontribune.RetrievedDecember 14,2018.
  9. ^Freemyer, Ryan (August 24, 2017)."Thursday Pebble Report: Tyler Nevin healthy and productive for the Asheville Tourists".Purple Row.RetrievedDecember 14,2018.
  10. ^Peterson, Adam (August 4, 2018)."Saturday Pebble Report: Rockies prospects Nevin, Fernandez light up the Quakes".Purple Row.RetrievedDecember 14,2018.
  11. ^"Tyler Nevin Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball".MiLB.RetrievedSeptember 20,2018.
  12. ^"Tyler Nevin looks to build on AFL success".MLB.RetrievedDecember 14,2018.
  13. ^"Brewers' Keston Hiura Arizona Fall League MVP".MLB.RetrievedDecember 14,2018.
  14. ^Thomas Harding (November 21, 2019)."Prospect Nevin morphing into 4-corner player".MLB.RetrievedNovember 22,2019.
  15. ^Patrick Saunders (November 20, 2019)."Lefty Ben Bowden, first baseman Tyler Nevin among 4 added to Rockies' 40-man roster".The Denver Post.RetrievedNovember 22,2019.
  16. ^Meoli, Jon and Ruiz, Nathan. "Orioles trade reliever Mychal Givens to Rockies for two prospects, player to be named in second deal of day,"The Baltimore Sun,Sunday, August 30, 2020.Retrieved September 19, 2020
  17. ^Trezza, Joe. "O's announce PTBN for Bleier, Givens," MLB, Friday, September 18, 2020.Retrieved September 19, 2020
  18. ^"Tyler Nevin recalled by Orioles, in starting lineup for MLB debut".May 28, 2021.
  19. ^"Phil Nevin back with Yanks after COVID-19, loss of 22 pounds".
  20. ^"Orioles' Tyler Nevin: Hits first big-league homer".October 4, 2021.
  21. ^"O's top prospect Henderson hits HR in MLB debut".August 31, 2022.
  22. ^Ruiz, Nathan (December 22, 2022)."Orioles acquire catcher James McCann from Mets for player to be named; veteran expected to back up Adley Rutschman".RetrievedDecember 31,2022.
  23. ^"Tigers acquire INF Tyler Nevin from Orioles in exchange for cash considerations".MLB.December 31, 2022.
  24. ^"Tigers acquire INF Tyler Nevin from Orioles for cash".ESPN.Associated Press. December 31, 2022.RetrievedJanuary 2,2023.
  25. ^"Tigers' Tyler Nevin: Designated for assignment".cbssports.January 18, 2024.RetrievedJanuary 18,2024.
  26. ^"Orioles Acquire Tyler Nevin".mlbtraderumors.January 22, 2024.RetrievedJanuary 22,2024.
  27. ^"Orioles Designate Tyler Nevin, Ryan McKenna For Assignment".mlbtraderumors.March 28, 2024.RetrievedMarch 28,2024.
  28. ^"A's Claim Tyler Nevin off Waivers".March 31, 2024.
  29. ^"Athletics Designate Tyler Nevin For Assignment".mlbtraderumors.May 28, 2024.RetrievedMay 28,2024.
  30. ^"A's Place Lucas Erceg On IL With Forearm Tightness".mlbtraderumors.RetrievedMay 31,2024.
  31. ^"A's Outright Seth Brown".mlbtraderumors.RetrievedJune 18,2024.
  32. ^Jun 9, foxsports; ET, 2015 at 4:43p (June 9, 2015)."Rockies draft Tyler Nevin, son of former major leaguer, 38th overall".FOX Sports.RetrievedDecember 14,2018.{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  33. ^Adler, Lindsey."Yankees parting ways with coaches Marcus Thames, Phil Nevin, P.J. Pilittere".The New York Times.RetrievedOctober 15,2021.
  34. ^Gallegos, Martín (April 2, 2024)."Nevin, Kotsay get reunion 20 years in the making".MLB.
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