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Tyson Miller
Chicago Cubs – No. 49
Pitcher
Born: (1995-07-29) July 29, 1995 (age 29)
Fairfield, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 17, 2020, for the Chicago Cubs
MLB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record7–3
Earned run average3.87
Strikeouts72
Teams

Tyson Marcus Miller (born July 29, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Texas Rangers, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets and Seattle Mariners.

Career

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Amateur career

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Miller attended Shadow Hills High School in Indio, California. In 2013, as a senior, he has a 6–0 win–loss record with a 0.19 earned run average (ERA) as a pitcher for the school's baseball team.[1] He was not drafted in the 2013 MLB draft, and enrolled at California Baptist University, where he played college baseball.[2] In 2014, his freshman year, he appeared in 13 games (ten starts), going 7–1 with a 2.63 ERA, and in 2015, as a sophomore, he went 7–3 with a 3.32 ERA in 14 games (13 starts),[3] earning a spot on the Pacific West Conference Second Team.[4] After the 2015 season, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[5] As a junior in 2017, Miller pitched to a 9–3 record with a 2.27 ERA in 16 games (15 starts).[6] He was named to the PacWest First Team.[7]

Chicago Cubs

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After the season, he was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the fourth round of the 2016 MLB draft.[8][9] Miller signed with Chicago and spent his first professional season with the Arizona League Cubs and Eugene Emeralds,[1] going 2–1 with a 3.14 ERA in 28+2⁄3 innings.[10]

In 2017, Miller spent the season with the South Bend Cubs, pitching to a 6–7 record and a 4.48 ERA in 28 games (twenty starts),[10] and 2018 with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans,[11] going 9–9 with a 3.54 ERA in 23 starts.[12]

In 2019, Miller started the season with the Tennessee Smokies[13] and was promoted to the Iowa Cubs in July.[14] Over 26 starts between both teams, Miller went 7–8 with a 4.35 ERA, striking out 123 over 136+2⁄3 innings.[10] Following the season, he was added to Chicago's 40-man roster.[15]

On August 17, 2020, Miller was promoted to the major leagues, and made his MLB debut that day against the St. Louis Cardinals, pitching two innings and giving up two runs.[16] He finished his rookie season with a 5.40 ERA in two games.[10]

Miller was assigned to the Triple-A Iowa Cubs to begin the 2021 season.[10] He struggled to a 5.06 ERA before being designated for assignment on May 30, 2021.[17]

Texas Rangers

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On June 4, 2021, Miller was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers.[18] He was assigned to the Triple-A Round Rock Express, and made one appearance for the team, allowing two runs in three innings of work.[10] On June 18, Miller was designated for assignment without appearing in a game for Texas.[19] He was outrighted on June 20.[20]

On June 10, 2022, Texas selected Miller's contract as a COVID-19 replacement player.[21] In his only appearance, against the Houston Astros, Miller took the loss after allowing six runs on four hits and two walks in two-thirds of an inning.[citation needed] On June 15, he was removed from the 40-man roster and returned to Triple-A Round Rock.[22] He had his contract selected on September 11.[23] On September 27, Miller relieved Jesús Tinoco in a game against the Seattle Mariners, and tossed 3+2⁄3 scoreless innings to earn his first career win.[24][25]

Milwaukee Brewers

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On November 11, 2022, Miller was claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers.[26] Miller was optioned to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds to begin the 2023 season.[27] In seven games for Milwaukee, he logged a 5.79 ERA with seven strikeouts in 9+1⁄3 innings of work.[10] On July 8, 2023, Miller was designated for assignment by the Brewers.[28]

Los Angeles Dodgers

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On July 12, 2023, Miller was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for cash considerations.[29] He pitched in one game for the Dodgers and two games for the Triple–A Oklahoma City Dodgers before he was designated for assignment on August 2.[30]

New York Mets

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On August 4, 2023, Miller was claimed off waivers by the New York Mets.[31] Miller made only one appearance for the team, tossing two scoreless innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates.[32] On August 23, the Mets designated Miller for assignment.[33]

Los Angeles Dodgers (second stint)

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On August 27, 2023, Miller was claimed off waivers by the Dodgers.[34] He appeared in one game during this stint with the team, pitching two scoreless innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 29 before being designated for assignment again the next day.[35] Miller cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple–A on September 1.[36] Between his two stints with Oklahoma City in 2023, he appeared in nine games and allowed three runs in 16 innings.[10] On October 4, Miller elected free agency.[37]

Seattle Mariners

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On November 10, 2023, Miller signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners. [38] After four appearances for the Triple–A Tacoma Rainiers, he was selected to the major league roster on April 8, 2024.[39] In 9 games for Seattle, Miller logged a 3.09 ERA with 12 strikeouts across 11+2⁄3 innings pitched. On May 10, Miller was designated for assignment by Seattle.[40]

Chicago Cubs (second stint)

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On May 13, 2024, the Mariners traded Miller to the Cubs in exchange for third baseman Jake Slaughter.[41]

References

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  1. ^ a b Powers, Shad (June 9, 2017). "A year since draft day, Shadow Hills grad Tyson Miller reflects on minor league life". The Desert Sun.
  2. ^ Powers, Shad (June 8, 2016). "Tyson Miller tops group of possible local MLB draftees". The Desert Sun. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  3. ^ "College baseball: Cal Baptist's Tyson Miller earning national attention | NCAA.com". www.ncaa.com.
  4. ^ "The Pacwest Conference" (PDF). thepacwest.com.
  5. ^ "#6 Tyson Miller – Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  6. ^ Online, Chicago Cubs (June 30, 2016). "First-Year Player Draft Update: Cubs Sign Fourth Round Pick RHP Tyson Miller". www.chatsports.com.
  7. ^ "The Pacwest Conference" (PDF). thepacwest.com.
  8. ^ "MLB DRAFT: CBU pitcher Tyson Miller and three other local athletes picked on Day 2". June 10, 2016.
  9. ^ "Cubs Draft with Tyson Miller with 4th Round Pick".
  10. ^ a b c d e f g h "Tyson Miller College, Amateur and Minor League Statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
  11. ^ "Offseason Prospect Overview: Tyson Miller".
  12. ^ "Tyson Miller Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
  13. ^ "Smokies' Miller flirts with perfection". MiLB.com.
  14. ^ "Miller Promoted to Cub's Triple-A Affiliate". CBU Athletics.
  15. ^ "Cubs Protect Miguel Amaya, Zack Short Ahead of Rule 5 Draft". November 21, 2019.
  16. ^ Jordan Bastian (August 17, 2020). "Cubs add Tyson Miller for twin bill vs. Cards". MLB.com. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
  17. ^ "Cubs Select Sergio Alcantara, Designate Tyson Miller". May 30, 2021.
  18. ^ "Rangers Acquire Tyson Miller on Waiver From Chicago Cubs". KXAS-TV. June 4, 2021. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
  19. ^ "Rangers Claim Shaun Anderson from Twins, DFA Tyson Miller". June 18, 2021.
  20. ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 6/20/21". June 20, 2021.
  21. ^ Pollizze, Joey (June 10, 2022). "'This is the wrong flight': Miller barely makes it". MLB.com. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  22. ^ "Rangers' Tyson Miller: Sent down following start". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
  23. ^ "Rangers select contract of RHP Tyson Miller from Round Rock". MLB.com. September 11, 2022. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
  24. ^ "Rangers recall RHP Tyson Miller from Round Rock, place RHP Dane Dunning on 15-day injured list". MLB.com. September 27, 2022. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
  25. ^ "Mariners' late slide continues with 5-0 loss to Rangers". ESPN.com. Associated Press. September 27, 2022. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
  26. ^ "Brewers Claim Tyson Miller from Rangers". November 10, 2022.
  27. ^ "Brewers' Tyson Miller: Sent to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  28. ^ "Brewers' Tyson Miller: DFA'd by Crew". cbssports.com. July 8, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  29. ^ "Dodgers acquire pitcher Tyson Miller from Brewers for cash". NBC Sports. Associated Press. July 13, 2023. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
  30. ^ "Dodgers' Ryan Pepiot: Activated, optioned to OKC". CBS. August 2, 2023. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  31. ^ Healey, Tim (August 4, 2023). "Despite Mets' loss to Orioles, David Peterson makes case for spot in 2024 rotation". Newsday. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
  32. ^ "Mets' Tyson Miller: Designated for assignment". cbssports.com. August 23, 2023. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  33. ^ "Morton fans 11, Ozuna drives in 4 as Braves bully Mets 7-0 to dominate season series". ESPN.com. Associated Press. August 23, 2023. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
  34. ^ "Dodgers News: LA Claims RHP Tyson Miller from Mets, Gonsolin's Season is Over". si.com. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  35. ^ "Dodgers Designate Tyson Miller For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. August 30, 2023.
  36. ^ "Dodgers' Tyson Miller: Outrighted to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
  37. ^ "Tyson Miller: Departs Dodgers organization". cbssports.com. October 5, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  38. ^ "Mariners, Tyson Miller Agree to Minor League Contract". November 10, 2023.
  39. ^ "Mariners Announce Several Roster Moves". mlbtraderumors.com. April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  40. ^ "Mariners Designate Tyson Miller For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. May 10, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  41. ^ "Report: Cubs Acquiring RP Tyson Miller for IF Prospect Jake Slaughter". cubsinsider.com. May 14, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
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