# Tyler Wagner

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{{short description|American baseball player (born 1991)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2015}}
{{Infobox baseball biography
|name        = Tyler Wagner
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|number      = 
|position    = [Pitcher](/source/Pitcher)
|birth_date  = {{Birth date and age|1991|1|24}}
|birth_place = [Las Vegas](/source/Las_Vegas_Valley), [Nevada](/source/Nevada), U.S.
|bats        = Right
|throws      = Right
|debutleague = MLB
|debutdate   = May 31
|debutyear   = 2015
|debutteam   = Milwaukee Brewers
|finalleague = MLB
|finaldate   = April 24
|finalyear   = 2016
|finalteam   = Arizona Diamondbacks
|statleague = MLB
| stat1label  = [Win–loss record](/source/Win%E2%80%93loss_record_(pitching))
| stat1value  = 1–2
| stat2label  = [Earned run average](/source/Earned_run_average)
| stat2value  = 4.94
| stat3label  = [Strikeout](/source/Strikeout)s
| stat3value  = 12
|awards      =
|teams       =
*[Milwaukee Brewers](/source/Milwaukee_Brewers) ({{mlby|2015}})
*[Arizona Diamondbacks](/source/Arizona_Diamondbacks) ({{mlby|2016}})
}}
'''Tyler Joseph Wagner''' (born January 24, 1991) is an American former professional [baseball](/source/baseball) [pitcher](/source/pitcher). He played in [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) (MLB) for the [Milwaukee Brewers](/source/Milwaukee_Brewers) and [Arizona Diamondbacks](/source/Arizona_Diamondbacks).

==College career==
Wagner played [college baseball](/source/college_baseball) at the [University of Utah](/source/University_of_Utah) for the [Utah Utes](/source/Utah_Utes_baseball) from 2010 to 2012 as a [relief pitcher](/source/relief_pitcher). As a sophomore in 2011, Wagner set the Utes single-season [saves](/source/Save_(baseball)) record with 12 and finished his career with a school record 17 saves.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.brewers.mlb.com/news/article/52887464/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150302170905/http://m.brewers.mlb.com/news/article/52887464|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 2, 2015|title=Wagner is a Brewers prospect to follow closely|work=Milwaukee Brewers|access-date=June 1, 2015}}</ref> Overall, he appeared in 57 games in his three seasons in Utah, going 6–10 with a 2.73 [earned run average](/source/earned_run_average) (ERA) and 90 [strikeouts](/source/strikeouts) in 99 innings.

==Professional career==
===Milwaukee Brewers===
====Minor leagues====
Wagner was drafted by the [Milwaukee Brewers](/source/Milwaukee_Brewers) in the fourth round, with the 155th overall selection, of the [2012 Major League Baseball draft](/source/2012_Major_League_Baseball_draft).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/sports/54247247-77/wagner-round-taken-draft.html.csp|title=Utah Local News - Salt Lake City News, Sports, Archive - The Salt Lake Tribune|work=sltrib.com|access-date=June 1, 2015}}</ref> He signed with the Brewers and was converted to a starting pitcher. made his professional debut that season with the rookie-level [Helena Brewers](/source/Helena_Brewers). Wagner struggled posting a 7.77 ERA in {{fraction|48|2|3}} innings. Wagner pitched for the [Wisconsin Timber Rattlers](/source/Wisconsin_Timber_Rattlers) in 2013 going 10–8 with a 3.21 ERA with 116 strikeouts. He played for the [Brevard County Manatees](/source/Brevard_County_Manatees) in 2014,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140701/SPORTS/140709911?tc=ar|title=Brewers' farmhand Tyler Wagner leads the way in shutout of Daytona Cubs|work=News-JournalOnline.com|access-date=June 1, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865608525/Utahns-in-baseball-Ex-Ute-Tyler-Wagner-wins-Brewers-monthly-award.html?pg=all|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141030201238/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865608525/Utahns-in-baseball-Ex-Ute-Tyler-Wagner-wins-Brewers-monthly-award.html?pg=all|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 30, 2014|title=Utahns in baseball: Ex-Ute Tyler Wagner wins Brewers' monthly award|author=Carter Williams|date=August 11, 2014|work=DeseretNews.com|access-date=June 1, 2015}}</ref> and finished the season with 13 [wins](/source/Win_(baseball)) and a 1.86 ERA.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865610467/Utahns-in-baseball-Former-Ute-Tyler-Wagner-shines-in-Double-A-debut-BYU-alum-Jake-Hannemann7s.html?pg=all|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141030200237/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865610467/Utahns-in-baseball-Former-Ute-Tyler-Wagner-shines-in-Double-A-debut-BYU-alum-Jake-Hannemann7s.html?pg=all|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 30, 2014|title=Utahns in baseball: Former Ute Tyler Wagner shines in debut; BYU alum Jake Hannemann's club close to title|author=Carter Williams|date=September 7, 2014|work=DeseretNews.com|access-date=June 1, 2015}}</ref> After the regular season, he was promoted to the Double-A [Huntsville Stars](/source/Huntsville_Stars) for the [Southern League](/source/Southern_League_(1964%E2%80%932020)) playoffs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-93586236|title=Milwaukee Brewers prospect Tyler Wagner, Huntsville Stars refuse to go out in Game 4 of Southern League semifinals - Southern League News|work=Southern League|access-date=June 1, 2015}}</ref>

====Major leagues====
The Brewers promoted Wagner to make his major league debut on May 31.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jsonline.com/sports/brewers/miller-park-to-be-first-home-start-for-class-aa-pitcher-tyler-wagner-b99508534z1-305589481.html|title=Notes - Miller Park to be first home start for Class AA pitcher Tyler Wagner|author=Tom Haudricourt|work=jsonline.com|access-date=June 1, 2015}}</ref> After one start, they optioned him back to the [Biloxi Shuckers](/source/Biloxi_Shuckers) of the Southern League.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/305631721.html|title=Tyler Wagner sent out; Tyler Cravy called up|author=Tom Haudricourt|work=jsonline.com|access-date=June 1, 2015}}</ref> Wagner made 3 starts for the Brewers in 2015, posting an 0–2 record, 7.24 ERA, and 5 strikeouts in 13{{frac|2|3}} total innings.<ref name="BR">{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/wagnety01.shtml|title=Tyler Wagner Statistics and History|work=[Baseball-Reference.com](/source/Baseball-Reference.com)|access-date=January 30, 2016}}</ref>

===Arizona Diamondbacks===
On January 30, 2016, Wagner was traded to the [Arizona Diamondbacks](/source/Arizona_Diamondbacks) along with [Jean Segura](/source/Jean_Segura) in exchange for [Aaron Hill](/source/Aaron_Hill_(baseball)), [Chase Anderson](/source/Chase_Anderson), [Isan Díaz](/source/Isan_D%C3%ADaz), and cash considerations.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/brewers-d-backs-complete-5-player-trade-c163255066|title=Brewers, D-backs strike 5-player deal|last=McCalvy|first=Adam|work=MLB.com|date=January 30, 2016|access-date=January 30, 2016}}</ref> Wagner made three total appearances for the Diamondbacks during the regular season, compiling a 1-0 record and 1.80 ERA with seven strikeouts across 10 innings pitched.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tyler Wagner 2016 pitching Stats Per Game|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/gamelog/_/id/33746/year/2016/category/pitching|access-date=September 23, 2025|website=espn.com|language=en}}</ref>

===Texas Rangers===
Wagner was claimed off waivers by the [Texas Rangers](/source/Texas_Rangers_(baseball)) on November 18, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/11/rangers-claim-tyler-wagner-outright-adrian-sampson.html|title=Rangers Claim Tyler Wagner, Outright Adrian Sampson|last=Todd|first=Jeff|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=November 18, 2016|access-date=November 18, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/wagnety01.shtml|title=Tyler Wagner Stats {{!}} Baseball-Reference.com|website=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=2017-01-13}}</ref> On April 19, 2017, Wagner was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple-A [Round Rock Express](/source/Round_Rock_Express).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rangers Outright Tyler Wagner|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/04/rangers-outright-tyler-wagner.html|access-date=September 23, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref> He made 29 appearances (21 starts) for Round Rock, struggling to a 3-11 record and 6.25 ERA with 88 strikeouts and three [saves](/source/save_(baseball)) across {{fraction|125|1|3}} innings pitched.

In 2018, Wagner played in 25 games (including 18 starts) for the Double–A [Frisco RoughRiders](/source/Frisco_RoughRiders) and Triple–A Round Rock, accumulating a 4.76 ERA with 59 strikeouts across 104 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 2, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2018|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2018/|access-date=May 22, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 6, 2018 |language=en}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
{{Baseballstats |mlb=621281 |espn= |br=w/wagnety01 |fangraphs= |brm=wagner000tyl}}
*[http://www.utahutes.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/tyler_wagner_474295.html Utah Utes bio]

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Category:1991 births
Category:Living people
Category:Sportspeople from the Las Vegas Valley
Category:Baseball players from Nevada
Category:Major League Baseball pitchers
Category:Milwaukee Brewers players
Category:Arizona Diamondbacks players
Category:Utah Utes baseball players
Category:Helena Brewers players
Category:Wisconsin Timber Rattlers players
Category:Brevard County Manatees players
Category:Glendale Desert Dogs players
Category:Biloxi Shuckers players
Category:21st-century American sportsmen
Category:Reno Aces players
Category:Round Rock Express players
Category:Frisco RoughRiders players
Category:Bishop Gorman High School alumni

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