Tyler Ferguson

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Tyler Ferguson

|image =

|team = Athletics

|number = 44

|position = Pitcher

|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|10|5}}

|birth_place = Fresno, California, U.S.

|bats = Right

|throws = Right

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = May 7

|debutyear = 2024

|debutteam = Oakland Athletics

|statyear = April 28, 2025

|statleague = MLB

|stat1label = Win–loss record

|stat1value = 4–2

|stat2label = Earned run average

|stat2value = 3.05

|stat3label = Strikeouts

|stat3value = 74

|teams =

Oakland Athletics / Athletics ({{mlby|2024}}–present)

}}

Tyler Clark Ferguson (born October 5, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2024.

Career

=Amateur career=

Ferguson attended Clovis West High School in Fresno, California and then went onto to Vanderbilt University to for his college baseball career with the Vanderbilt Commodores. As a part time starting pitcher, he contributed to the 2013 Southeastern Conference championship squad, the 2014 College World Series championship squad, and the 2015 College World Series runner-ups.{{Cite web|title=How former Vanderbilt pitcher Tyler Ferguson finally made it to MLB after years in minors|url=https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/baseball/2024/06/11/tyler-ferguson-vanderbilt-mlb-oakland-athletics-baseball-college-world-series/74004440007/|access-date=August 12, 2024|website=tennessean.com|language=en}}

=Texas Rangers=

The Texas Rangers selected Ferguson in the sixth round, with the 168th overall selection, of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft, and he signed.{{Cite web|title=Ex-Clovis West pitcher Tyler Ferguson signs with Texas Rangers|url=https://www.fresnobee.com/sports/article25994890.html|access-date=May 7, 2024|website=amp.fresnobee.com|language=en}} He made his professional debut with the rookie–level Arizona League Rangers.

Ferguson split the 2016 season between the Low–A Spokane Indians and Single–A Hickory Crawdads. In 23 appearances, he combined for a 3.92 ERA and 56 strikeouts across {{fraction|43|2|3}} innings pitched.{{Cite web|title=Tyler Ferguson minor league baseball statistics on StatsCrew.com|url=https://www.statscrew.com/minorbaseball/stats/p-f316853e|access-date=May 7, 2024|website=statscrew.com|language=en}} Ferguson split 2017 between Hickory and the High–A Down East Wood Ducks, but struggled to a 2–6 record and 6.61 ERA with 57 strikeouts across 36 appearances.{{Cite web|title=Tyler Ferguson Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News|url=https://www.milb.com/player/tyler-ferguson-621053|access-date=May 7, 2024|website=milb.com|language=en}}

Ferguson once again played for Hickory and Down East in 2018, registering a 4.76 ERA with 14 strikeouts in 14 games. He was released by the Rangers organization on March 19, 2019.{{Cite web|title=Tyler Ferguson Stats & Scouting Report|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/players/6858-tyler-ferguson/|access-date=May 7, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|date=July 28, 2016 |language=en}}

=Trois-Rivières Aigles=

On April 5, 2019, Ferguson signed with the Trois-Rivières Aigles of the Can-Am League.https://x.com/aigles_tr/status/1114168387226222592?s=46&t=UN5XGiNzRq3-vt33N7zCTw In 45 outings for the Aigles, Ferguson compiled a 3–5 record and 4.75 ERA with 55 strikeouts across 55 innings of work.

=Los Angeles Dodgers=

On February 23, 2020, Ferguson signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|title=2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-canceled|access-date=May 7, 2024|website=mlb.com|language=en}} Ferguson was released by the Dodgers organization on July 1.{{Cite web|title=Starling Heredia, Jake Peter Among Dodgers Minor League Players Released|url=https://dodgerblue.com/starling-heredia-jake-peter-dodgers-minor-league-players-released/2020/07/12/|access-date=May 7, 2024|website=dodgerblue.com|date=July 12, 2020 |language=en}}

=Chicago Dogs=

On April 13, 2021, Ferguson signed with the Chicago Dogs of the American Association of Professional Baseball.{{Cite web|title=2021 Transactions|url=https://aabaseball.com/transactions/2021-transactions/|access-date=May 7, 2024|website=aabaseball.com|language=en}} In 9 appearances for the Dogs, Ferguson recorded a 3.14 ERA with 11 strikeouts across {{fraction|14|1|3}} innings pitched.

=Atlanta Braves=

On June 17, 2021, Ferguson's contract was purchased by the Atlanta Braves organization.{{Cite web|title=Chicago Dogs RHP Tyler Ferguson's contract transferred to the Atlanta Braves|url=https://thechicagodogs.com/tyler-fergusons-contract-transferred-to-atlanta-braves/|access-date=May 7, 2024|website=thechicagodogs.com|date=June 15, 2021 |language=en}} He spent the remainder of the season split between the High–A Rome Braves and Double–A Mississippi Braves. In 22 appearances between the two affiliates, Ferguson compiled a 6–4 record and 2.23 ERA with 33 strikeouts across {{fraction|32|1|3}} innings.{{Cite web|title=Tyler Ferguson - Stats - Pitching|url=https://www.fangraphs.com/players/tyler-ferguson/sa658964/stats?position=P|access-date=May 7, 2024|website=fangraphs.com|language=en}}

In 2022, Ferguson made 52 appearances split between Mississippi and the Triple–A Gwinnett Stripers, posting a combined 4.80 ERA with 64 strikeouts in {{fraction|50|2|3}} innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 10, 2022.{{Cite web|title=2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2022-23-minor-league-free-agents-for-all-30-mlb-teams/?amphtml|access-date=May 7, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 13, 2022 |language=en}}

=Arizona Diamondbacks=

On December 9, 2022, Ferguson signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.{{Cite web|title=Tyler Ferguson Amateur, College, Minor, Fall, Independent & Winter Leagues Statistics|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=fergus000tyl|access-date=May 7, 2024|website=baseball-reference.com|language=en}} He spent the year with the Triple–A Reno Aces, pitching in 51 games and logging a 5.49 ERA with 86 strikeouts across {{fraction|78|2|3}} innings. Ferguson elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023.{{Cite web|title=Tyler Ferguson Amateur, College, Minor, Fall, Independent & Winter Leagues Statistics|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=fergus000tyl|access-date=May 7, 2024|website=baseball-reference.com|language=en}}

=Oakland Athletics=

On November 15, 2023, Ferguson signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics. In 14 games for the Triple–A Las Vegas Aviators, he recorded a 2.40 ERA with 24 strikeouts and 4 saves across 15 innings pitched.{{Cite web|title=Oakland A's news: Tyler Ferguson called up, Dany Jimenez demoted, Lazarito DFA'd|url=https://whitecleatbeat.com/posts/oakland-a-s-news-tyler-ferguson-called-up-dany-jimenez-demoted-lazarito-dfa-d-01hx9wrg9w5w|access-date=May 7, 2024|website=whitecleatbeat.com|date=May 7, 2024 |language=en}}

On May 7, 2024, Ferguson was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.{{Cite web|title=A's Select Tyler Ferguson, Designate Lazaro Armenteros For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/as-select-tyler-ferguson-designate-lazaro-armenteros-for-assignment.html|access-date=May 7, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=May 7, 2024 |language=en}} On July 25, Ferguson earned his first career save, striking out two batters in a scoreless ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels.{{Cite web|title=Athletics' Tyler Ferguson: Secures first save|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/athletics-tyler-ferguson-secures-first-save/|access-date=July 27, 2024|website=cbssports.com|date=July 26, 2024 |language=en}}