# Tyler Bashlor > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Tyler_Bashlor > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Tyler_Bashlor.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Bashlor > Source revision: 1306888933 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|American baseball player (born 1993)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=July 2024}} {{Infobox baseball biography |name = Tyler Bashlor |image = Tyler Bashlor on the mound, March 3, 2019 (cropped).jpg |caption = Bashlor with the Mets in 2019 |position = [Pitcher](/source/Pitcher) |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|4|16}} |birth_place = [Springfield, Georgia](/source/Springfield%2C_Georgia), U.S. |bats = Right |throws = Right |debutleague = MLB |debutdate = June 25 |debutyear = 2018 |debutteam = New York Mets |finalleague = MLB |finaldate = September 9 |finalyear = 2020 |finalteam = Pittsburgh Pirates |statleague = MLB |stat1label = [Win–loss record](/source/Win%E2%80%93loss_record_(pitching)) |stat1value = 0–6 |stat2label = [Earned run average](/source/Earned_run_average) |stat2value = 5.78 |stat3label = [Strikeout](/source/Strikeout)s |stat3value = 51 |teams = * [New York Mets](/source/New_York_Mets) ({{mlby|2018}}–{{mlby|2019}}) * [Pittsburgh Pirates](/source/Pittsburgh_Pirates) ({{mlby|2020}}) }} '''Tyler Morris Bashlor''' (born April 16, 1993) is an American former professional [baseball](/source/baseball) [pitcher](/source/pitcher). He played in [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) (MLB) for the [New York Mets](/source/New_York_Mets) and [Pittsburgh Pirates](/source/Pittsburgh_Pirates). ==Career== Bashlor grew up in [Springfield, Georgia](/source/Springfield%2C_Georgia) and attended Calvary Day Baptist School in [Savannah](/source/Savannah%2C_Georgia) and played [college baseball](/source/college_baseball) at [South Georgia College](/source/South_Georgia_State_College).{{cite web|url=http://savannahnow.com/sports-high-school/2013-06-13/dennis-knight-calvary-day-alumni-moving-baseball-world|title=DENNIS KNIGHT: Calvary Day alumni moving up in the baseball world|first=Dennis|last=Knight}}{{Cite web|title=Tyler Bashlor {{!}} Pittsburgh {{!}} Major League Baseball {{!}} Yahoo! Sports|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/11054/|access-date=2021-02-18|website=sports.yahoo.com|language=en-US}} In 2013, his sophomore year at South Georgia, he went 5–3 with a 3.20 ERA and 79 strikeouts in {{fraction|50|2|3}} innings.{{Cite web|url=http://litchfieldcountysports.com/stories/former-titan-tyler-bashlor-chosen-by-ny-mets-in-11th-round|title=Litchfield County Sports|website=litchfieldcountysports.com}} ===New York Mets=== He was drafted by the [New York Mets](/source/New_York_Mets) in the 11th round of the [2013 Major League Baseball draft](/source/2013_Major_League_Baseball_draft).{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/mets-add-right-hander-bashlor-in-11th-round/c-50026400 |title=Mets add right-hander Bashlor in 11th round | MLB.com |website=[MLB.com](/source/MLB.com) |access-date=2017-11-05 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107014832/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/50026400/mets-add-right-hander-bashlor-in-11th-round |archive-date=2017-11-07 }} He signed and made his professional debut with the rookie-level [Kingsport Mets](/source/Kingsport_Mets), posting a 5.74 ERA with 18 strikeouts in {{fraction|15|2|3}} innings pitched. Bashlor underwent [Tommy John surgery](/source/Tommy_John_surgery) in 2014 and missed both that year and the 2015 season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/mets/post/_/id/119975/farm-report-tyler-bashlor-waited-a-long-time-for-return-to-games|title=Farm Report: Tyler Bashlor 'waited a long time' for return to games|date=June 8, 2016|website=ESPN.com}} He made his return in 2016 with the Single-A [Columbia Fireflies](/source/Columbia_Fireflies) and was promoted to the High-A [St. Lucie Mets](/source/St._Lucie_Mets) during the season. In 38 relief appearances between the two affiliates, Bashlor went 4–3 with a 2.75 ERA, 73 strikeouts, and a 1.24 WHIP. He pitched 2017 with St. Lucie and the Double-A [Binghamton Rumble Ponies](/source/Binghamton_Rumble_Ponies), compiling a combined 3–2 record and 3.44 ERA with 84 strikeouts across {{fraction|49|2|3}} total innings pitched between the two affiliates.{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=641341#/career/R/pitching/2017/ALL|title=Tyler Bashlor Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|publisher=MiLB.com|access-date=March 25, 2018}} On November 20, 2017, the Mets added Bashlor to their [40-man roster](/source/40-man_roster) to protect him from the [Rule 5 draft](/source/Rule_5_draft).{{Cite web|url=https://www.nj.com/mets/2017/11/mets_add_prospects_to_40-man_roster_who_did_they_p.html|title=Who did the Mets protect from the Rule 5 Draft?|first=Abbey Mastracco | NJ Advance Media for|last=NJ.com|date=November 21, 2017|website=nj}} Bashlor began the 2018 campaign back with Double-A Binghamton. The Mets promoted him to the major leagues for the first time on June 25, 2018.{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazinavenue.com/2018/6/25/17502836/mets-tyler-bashlor-called-up-chris-flexen-sent-down-bullpen|title=Tyler Bashlor called up from Binghamton|first=Jack|last=McLoone|date=June 25, 2018|website=Amazin' Avenue}} Bashlor made his Major League debut that day at [Citi Field](/source/Citi_Field) against the [Pittsburgh Pirates](/source/Pittsburgh_Pirates). In two innings, he allowed only one walk and a subsequent hit, a home run by [Josh Bell](/source/Josh_Bell_(baseball%2C_born_1992)).{{cite news |last1=Healy |first1=John |title=Luis Guillorme's errors doom Mets while Mickey Callaway turns to humor to cope with team's woes|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/ny-sports-nimmo-injury-update-20180625-story.html |access-date=26 June 2018 |work=[New York Daily News](/source/New_York_Daily_News) |date=June 25, 2018}} Bashlor made 24 appearances for the Mets during his rookie campaign, compiling an 0–3 record and 4.22 ERA with 25 strikeouts over 32 innings of work.{{Cite web|title=Tyler Bashlor 2018 pitching Stats Per Game|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/gamelog/_/id/39808/year/2018/category/pitching|access-date=June 29, 2025|website=espn.com|language=en}} Bashlor made another 24 appearances for New York during the 2019 season, but struggled to an 0–3 record and 6.95 ERA with 20 strikeouts over 22 innings of work.{{Cite web|title=Tyler Bashlor 2019 pitching Stats Per Game|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/gamelog/_/id/39808/year/2019/category/pitching|access-date=June 29, 2025|website=espn.com|language=en}} Bashlor was [designated for assignment](/source/designated_for_assignment) following the promotion of [David Peterson](/source/David_Peterson_(baseball)) on July 28, 2020.{{Cite web|title=Mets Designate Tyler Bashlor For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/07/mets-designate-tyler-bashlor-dfa.html|access-date=June 29, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} ===Pittsburgh Pirates=== On August 2, 2020, Bashlor was traded to the [Pittsburgh Pirates](/source/Pittsburgh_Pirates) in exchange for cash considerations.{{Cite web|title=Pirates Acquire Tyler Bashlor From Mets|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/08/pirates-acquire-tyler-bashlor-from-mets.html|access-date=June 29, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} On September 11, with just a few weeks left of the season, he was placed on the 10-day injured list with low back inflammation.{{Cite web|title=Tyler Bashlor, RP, Pittsburgh Pirates|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/players/playerpage/2898234/tyler-bashlor|access-date=2021-02-18|website=CBSSports.com|language=en}} At the time of his injury, Bashlor had struggled to an 8.64 ERA with six strikeouts in {{fraction|8|1|3}} innings pitched.{{Cite web|title=Tyler Bashlor 2020 pitching Stats Per Game|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/gamelog/_/id/39808/year/2020/category/pitching|access-date=June 29, 2025|website=espn.com|language=en}} On April 4, 2021, Bashlor was designated for assignment to make room on the roster for [Wilmer Difo](/source/Wilmer_Difo).{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/04/pirates-designate-tyler-bashlor-for-assignment.html|title=Pirates Designate Tyler Bashlor For Assignment|website=MLB Trade Rumors|date=4 April 2021 }} Bashlor was released by the Pirates the same day.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/tyler-bashlor-let-go-by-pittsburgh/|title=Tyler Bashlor: Let go by Pittsburgh|website=CBSSports.com|date=5 April 2021 }} He was re-signed to a minor league contract and sent to the Pirates' alternate training site on April 10.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/tyler-bashlor-stays-with-pirates/|title=Tyler Bashlor: Stays with Pirates|date=11 April 2021 }} In 37 appearances out of the [bullpen](/source/bullpen), Bashlor compiled a 1–2 record and 2.39 ERA with 45 strikeouts and six [saves](/source/save_(baseball)) across {{fraction|37|2|3}} innings pitched. Bashlor elected free agency following the season on November 7.{{cite web|title=2021-22 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2021-22-minor-league-free-agents-for-all-30-mlb-teams/?amphtml|access-date=June 29, 2025|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}} ===Minnesota Twins=== On March 30, 2022, Bashlor signed a minor league contract with the [Minnesota Twins](/source/Minnesota_Twins) organization.{{Cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/player/tyler-bashlor-641341|title=Tyler Bashlor Stats, Fantasy & News}} In eight appearances split between the rookie-level [Florida Complex League Twins](/source/Florida_Complex_League_Twins) and Triple-A [St. Paul Saints](/source/St._Paul_Saints), he logged a cumulative 2–1 record and 3.38 ERA with seven strikeouts over eight innings of work. Bashlor was released by the Twins organization on July 16. ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== {{baseballstats|mlb=641341|espn=39808|br=b/bashlty01|fangraphs=15203 |brm=bashlo000tyl}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Bashlor, Tyler}} Category:1993 births Category:Living people Category:Baseball players from Georgia (U.S. state) Category:People from Effingham County, Georgia Category:Major League Baseball pitchers Category:New York Mets players Category:Pittsburgh Pirates players Category:South Georgia Tigers baseball players Category:Kingsport Mets players Category:Columbia Fireflies players Category:St. Lucie Mets players Category:Binghamton Rumble Ponies players Category:Syracuse Mets players Category:Toros del Este players Category:American expatriate baseball players in the Dominican Republic Category:Indianapolis Indians players Category:Florida Complex League Twins players --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Tyler Bashlor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Bashlor) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Bashlor?action=history)). 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