# Tyler Cloyd > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Tyler_Cloyd > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Tyler_Cloyd.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Cloyd > Source revision: 1328808253 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|American baseball player (born 1987)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=November 2013}} {{Infobox baseball biography | name = Tyler Cloyd | image = 2012 09 27 Phillies 057 Tyler Cloyd.JPG | caption = Cloyd with the Philadelphia Phillies | image_size = 240px | position = [Pitcher](/source/Pitcher) | team = | number = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1987|5|16}} | birth_place = [Bellevue, Nebraska](/source/Bellevue%2C_Nebraska), U.S. | bats = Right | throws = Right | debutleague = MLB | debutdate = August 29 | debutyear = 2012 | debutteam = Philadelphia Phillies | debut2league = KBO | debut2date = April 3 | debut2year = 2015 | debut2team = Samsung Lions | finalleague = MLB | finaldate = June 6 | finalyear = 2018 | finalteam = Miami Marlins | final2league = KBO | final2date = September 30 | final2year = 2015 | final2team = Samsung Lions | statleague = MLB | stat1label = [Win–loss record](/source/Win%E2%80%93loss_record_(pitching)) | stat1value = 5–9 | stat2label = [Earned run average](/source/Earned_run_average) | stat2value = 6.35 | stat3label = [Strikeout](/source/Strikeout)s | stat3value = 85 | stat2league = KBO | stat21label = [Win–loss record](/source/Win%E2%80%93loss_record_(pitching)) | stat21value = 11–11 | stat22label = [Earned run average](/source/Earned_run_average) | stat22value = 5.19 | stat23label = [Strikeout](/source/Strikeout)s | stat23value = 123 | teams = * [Philadelphia Phillies](/source/Philadelphia_Phillies) ({{mlby|2012}}–{{mlby|2013}}) * [Samsung Lions](/source/Samsung_Lions) ({{by|2015}}) * [Seattle Mariners](/source/Seattle_Mariners) ({{mlby|2017}}) * [Miami Marlins](/source/Miami_Marlins) ({{mlby|2018}}) }} '''Tyler James Cloyd''' (born May 16, 1987) is an American former professional [baseball](/source/baseball) [pitcher](/source/pitcher). He played in [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) (MLB) for the [Philadelphia Phillies](/source/Philadelphia_Phillies), [Seattle Mariners](/source/Seattle_Mariners), and [Miami Marlins](/source/Miami_Marlins), and in the [KBO League](/source/KBO_League) for the [Samsung Lions](/source/Samsung_Lions). ==Baseball career== Cloyd attended the [University of Nebraska at Omaha](/source/University_of_Nebraska_at_Omaha), where he played [college baseball](/source/college_baseball) for the [Nebraska–Omaha Mavericks](/source/Nebraska%E2%80%93Omaha_Mavericks). ===Philadelphia Phillies=== The Phillies drafted Cloyd in the 18th round of the [2008 Major League Baseball draft](/source/2008_Major_League_Baseball_draft). Though he was expected to begin the 2012 season with the [Reading Phillies](/source/Reading_Phillies) of the [Class AA](/source/Double-A_(baseball)) [Eastern League](/source/Eastern_League_(1938%E2%80%932020)), he was instead assigned to the [Lehigh Valley IronPigs](/source/Lehigh_Valley_IronPigs) of the [Class AAA](/source/Triple-A_(baseball)) [International League](/source/International_League) due to the suspension of another pitcher. He pitched in the [Triple-A All-Star Game](/source/Triple-A_All-Star_Game){{cite web|author=Michael LoRe |url=http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/ironpigs/index.ssf/2012/08/phillippe_aumont_other_ironpig.html |title=Phillippe Aumont, Tyler Cloyd and other Lehigh Valley IronPigs pitchers striving for possible September call-ups |publisher=lehighvalleylive.com |date= August 12, 2012|accessdate=August 29, 2012}} and was named the [International League Most Valuable Pitcher](/source/International_League_Most_Valuable_Pitcher_Award) in 2012.{{cite web|title=Cloyd Honored as IL's Most Valuable Pitcher|date=August 28, 2012|publisher=Minor League baseball|work=Lehigh Valley IronPigs official website|url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-37474896|access-date=September 9, 2012}}{{cite web|author=R |url=http://blogs.mcall.com/ironpigs/2012/08/ironpigs-cloyd-named-international-leagues-top-pitcher-.html |title=themorningcall.com: The Hog Blog Blog |publisher=Blogs.mcall.com |date= |accessdate=August 29, 2012}} Cloyd made his major-league debut on August 29, 2012, replacing [Cole Hamels](/source/Cole_Hamels), who was ill.{{cite web|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/phillies_zone/With-Cole-Hamels-ill-Tyler-Cloyd-to-debut.html |title=Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels scratched due to illness, Tyler Cloyd to make debut |publisher=Philly.com |date= |accessdate=August 29, 2012}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/cloydty01.shtml|date=2019|title=Tyler Cloyd Stats|publisher= Sports Reference LLC|work=[baseball-reference.com](/source/baseball-reference.com)|accessdate=March 8, 2019}} ===Cleveland Indians=== On October 2, 2013, Cloyd was designated for assignment and claimed by the [Cleveland Indians](/source/Cleveland_Indians). To make room on the 40-man roster, lefty [Clay Rapada](/source/Clay_Rapada) was designated for assignment.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/10/indians-claim-tyler-cloyd-designate-clay-rapada.html|title=Indians Claim Tyler Cloyd, Designate Clay Rapada|work=MLB Trade Rumors|accessdate=January 11, 2015}} The Indians then designated him for assignment on November 25.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/11/indians-designate-tyler-cloyd-for-assignment.html|title=Indians Designate Tyler Cloyd For Assignment|work=MLB Trade Rumors|first=Steve|last=Adams|date=November 25, 2013}} On December 2, Cloyd was non-tendered by the Indians, making him a free agent.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Indians/status/407671803448791040|title=Cleveland Indians on Twitter|work=Twitter|accessdate=January 11, 2015}} He was re-signed to a minor league deal on December 13. On July 30, 2014, Cloyd threw a [no hitter](/source/no_hitter) for the [Columbus Clippers](/source/Columbus_Clippers) of the International League in a 13–0 win against the [Louisville Bats](/source/Louisville_Bats).{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-87138652|title=Tyler Cloyd loses perfect game in ninth for Columbus Clippers – MiLB.com News – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|work=[Minor League Baseball](/source/Minor_League_Baseball)|access-date=January 11, 2015}} The Indians released Cloyd on January 6, 2015. ===Samsung Lions=== On January 8, 2015, Cloyd signed with the [Samsung Lions](/source/Samsung_Lions) of the [KBO League](/source/KBO_League).{{cite web|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/culturesports/2015/01/08/50/0702000000AEN20150108005000315F.html|title=Samsung Lions sign ex-MLB right-hander Tyler Cloyd|publisher=[Yonhap](/source/Yonhap)|accessdate=January 11, 2015}} Cloyd made 28 starts for the Lions, compiling an 11-11 record and 5.19 ERA with 123 strikeouts across {{fraction|159|2|3}} innings pitched. ===New York Yankees=== On February 1, 2016, Cloyd signed a minor league contract with the [New York Yankees](/source/New_York_Yankees).{{cite web|url=http://mweb.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/25469571/mlb-news-transactions-rumors-for-feb-1-white-sox-interested-in-ethier|first1=Mike|last1=Axisa|title=MLB news, transactions, rumors for Feb. 1: White Sox interested in Ethier|date=February 2, 2016|accessdate=July 16, 2017}} He made 4 appearances (3 starts) for the Triple–A [Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders](/source/Scranton%2FWilkes-Barre_RailRiders), logging a 1.37 ERA with 17 strikeouts across {{fraction|19|2|3}} innings. In May 2016, Cloyd underwent [Tommy John surgery](/source/Ulnar_collateral_ligament_reconstruction) and missed the remainder of the season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/for-new-mariners-pitcher-tyler-cloyd-its-been-a-long-winding-path-back-to-the-major-leagues/|title=For new Mariners pitcher Tyler Cloyd, it's been a long, winding path back to the major leagues|date=2017-06-05|website=The Seattle Times|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-15}} He elected free agency following the season on November 7.{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2016|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2016/|access-date=July 27, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}} ===Somerset Patriots=== On April 7, 2017, Cloyd signed with the [Somerset Patriots](/source/Somerset_Patriots) of the [Atlantic League of Professional Baseball](/source/Atlantic_League_of_Professional_Baseball). In three appearances for Somerset, Cloyd recorded a 1.50 ERA with 16 strikeouts over 12 innings of work. ===Seattle Mariners=== On May 11, 2017, Cloyd had his contract purchased by the [Seattle Mariners](/source/Seattle_Mariners) and was assigned to the Triple-A [Tacoma Rainiers](/source/Tacoma_Rainiers). He was called up on June 2, but did not pitch until he appeared in relief against the [Toronto Blue Jays](/source/Toronto_Blue_Jays) on 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.{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2017|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2017/?amphtml|access-date=April 28, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}} ===Miami Marlins=== On January 12, 2018, Cloyd signed a minor league deal with the [Miami Marlins](/source/Miami_Marlins).{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/marlins-tyler-cloyd-minors-deal-with-marlins/|website=CBSSports.com|date=January 12, 2018|title=Marlins' Tyler Cloyd: Minors deal with Marlins}} He had his contract purchased on April 8. In seven appearances for the Marlins, Cloyd struggled to an 8.66 ERA with 13 strikeouts across {{fraction|17|2|3}} innings pitched. He was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A [New Orleans Baby Cakes](/source/New_Orleans_Baby_Cakes) on October 12.{{Cite web|title=Marlins Outright Six Players|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/10/marlins-outright-six-players.html|access-date=June 21, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} Cloyd rejected the assignment and elected free agency the same day. ===Somerset Patriots (second stint)=== On February 11, 2019, Cloyd signed a minor league contract with the [Tampa Bay Rays](/source/Tampa_Bay_Rays) that included an invite to Spring Training. He was released by the Rays organization on March 26. On April 9, 2019, Cloyd signed with the [Somerset Patriots](/source/Somerset_Patriots) of the [Atlantic League of Professional Baseball](/source/Atlantic_League_of_Professional_Baseball).{{cite web|url=http://www.somersetpatriots.com/news/?article_id=3727|title=Somerset Patriots Bring Back Big Leaguer Tyler Cloyd|work=Somerset Patriots|date=April 9, 2019|accessdate=April 9, 2019}} ===Seattle Mariners (second stint)=== On April 19, 2019, Cloyd's contract was purchased by the [Seattle Mariners](/source/Seattle_Mariners), and he was assigned to the [Triple-A](/source/Triple-A_(baseball)) [Tacoma Rainiers](/source/Tacoma_Rainiers).{{cite web|url=https://www.somersetpatriots.com/news/?article_id=3735|title=Patriots RHP Tyler Cloyd's Contract Purchased by Seattle|work=Somerset Patriots|date=April 19, 2019|accessdate=April 19, 2019}} In 15 games (13 starts) for the Rainiers, he compiled a 2–8 record and 7.43 ERA with 69 strikeouts across {{fraction|66|2|3}} innings pitched. Cloyd was released by the Mariners organization on July 15.{{Cite web |last=Byrne |first=Connor |date=July 16, 2019 |title=Mariners Release Jon Niese, Tyler Cloyd |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/07/mariners-release-jon-niese-tyler-cloyd.html |access-date=2025-12-21 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}} ===Somerset Patriots (third stint)=== On July 21, 2019, Cloyd signed with the [Somerset Patriots](/source/Somerset_Patriots) of the [Atlantic League of Professional Baseball](/source/Atlantic_League_of_Professional_Baseball). In 15 appearances (seven starts) for Somerset, he posted a 1-3 record and 3.48 ERA with 39 strikeouts and two saves across 44 innings of work. Cloyd became a free agent following the season. On February 19, 2020, Cloyd signed with the [Sioux City Explorers](/source/Sioux_City_Explorers) of the [American Association of Independent Professional Baseball](/source/American_Association_of_Independent_Professional_Baseball). However, the team was not selected by the league to compete in the condensed 2020 season due to the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic). Cloyd was not chosen by another team in the dispersal draft, and therefore became a free agent. ==Personal life== Cloyd is a native of [Bellevue, Nebraska](/source/Bellevue%2C_Nebraska).{{cite web|title=Every Day Is Father's Day for New York Yankees Pitcher: Nebraska native Tyler Cloyd Has Learned to Put Everything in God's Hands |first=Trent |last=Beattie |date=June 19, 2016 |work=[National Catholic Register](/source/National_Catholic_Register) |publisher=[EWTN News, Inc.](/source/EWTN_News%2C_Inc.) |url=http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/every-day-is-fathers-day-for-new-york-yankees-pitcher |accessdate=2016-11-12}} He and his wife Tonya married in 2010 and have four children (two daughters and two sons). ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{Portal|Baseball}} {{baseballstats |mlb=543031 |espn=32578 |br=c/cloydty01 |fangraphs=8536 |brm=cloyd-001tyl |retro=C/Pcloyt001}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Cloyd, Tyler}} Category:1987 births Category:Living people Category:Baseball players from Nebraska Category:Major League Baseball pitchers Category:Philadelphia Phillies players Category:Samsung Lions players Category:Seattle Mariners players Category:Miami Marlins players Category:Omaha Mavericks baseball players Category:Florida Complex League Phillies players Category:Williamsport Crosscutters players Category:Lakewood BlueClaws players Category:Clearwater Threshers players Category:Reading Phillies players Category:Lehigh Valley IronPigs players Category:21st-century American sportsmen Category:Columbus Clippers players Category:Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders players Category:Somerset Patriots players Category:Tacoma Rainiers players Category:Everett AquaSox players Category:American expatriate baseball players in South Korea Category:Baseball players from King County, Washington Category:Sportspeople from Bellevue, Nebraska Category:Catholics from Washington (state) Category:Catholics from Nebraska --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Tyler Cloyd](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Cloyd) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Cloyd?action=history)). 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