| Tyson Miller | |
|---|---|
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1995-07-29)July 29, 1995 (age 30) Fairfield, California, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 17, 2020, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| MLB statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 7–3 |
| Earned run average | 3.87 |
| Strikeouts | 72 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Tyson Marcus Miller (born July 29, 1995) is an American professionalbaseballpitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theChicago Cubs,Texas Rangers,Milwaukee Brewers,Los Angeles Dodgers,New York Mets, andSeattle Mariners.
Miller attendedShadow Hills High School inIndio, California. In 2013, as a senior, he has a 6–0win–loss record with a 0.19earned run average (ERA) as apitcher for the school's baseball team.[1] He was not drafted in the2013 MLB draft, and enrolled atCalifornia Baptist University, where he playedcollege 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 thePacific West Conference Second Team.[4] After the 2015 season, he playedcollegiate summer baseball with theBrewster Whitecaps of theCape 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]
After the season, he was drafted by theChicago Cubs in the fourth round of the2016 MLB draft.[8][9] Miller signed with Chicago and spent his first professional season with theArizona League Cubs andEugene Emeralds,[1] going 2–1 with a 3.14 ERA in28+2⁄3 innings.[10]
In 2017, Miller spent the season with theSouth Bend Cubs, pitching to a 6–7 record and a 4.48 ERA in 28 games (twenty starts),[10] and 2018 with theMyrtle Beach Pelicans,[11] going 9–9 with a 3.54 ERA in 23 starts.[12]
In 2019, Miller started the season with theTennessee Smokies[13] and was promoted to theIowa Cubs in July.[14] Over 26 starts between both teams, Miller went 7–8 with a 4.35 ERA, striking out 123 over136+2⁄3 innings.[10] Following the season, he was added to Chicago's40-man roster.[15]
On August 17, 2020, Miller was promoted to the major leagues, and made his MLB debut that day against theSt. 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]
On June 4, 2021, Miller was claimed off waivers by theTexas Rangers.[18] He was assigned to the Triple-ARound 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 aCOVID-19 replacement player.[21] In his only appearance, against theHouston 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 relievedJesús Tinoco in a game against theSeattle Mariners, and tossed3+2⁄3 scoreless innings to earn his first career win.[24][25]
On November 11, 2022, Miller was claimed off waivers by theMilwaukee Brewers.[26] Miller was optioned to the Triple-ANashville Sounds to begin the 2023 season.[27] In seven games for Milwaukee, he logged a 5.79 ERA with seven strikeouts in9+1⁄3 innings of work.[10] On July 8, 2023, Miller wasdesignated for assignment by the Brewers.[28]
On July 12, 2023, Miller was traded to theLos Angeles Dodgers in exchange for cash considerations.[29] He pitched in one game for the Dodgers and two games for the Triple–AOklahoma City Dodgers before he was designated for assignment on August 2.[30]
On August 4, 2023, Miller was claimed off waivers by theNew York Mets.[31] Miller made only one appearance for the team, tossing two scoreless innings against thePittsburgh Pirates.[32] On August 23, the Mets designated Miller for assignment.[33]
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 theArizona 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]
On November 10, 2023, Miller signed a minor league contract with theSeattle Mariners.[38] After four appearances for the Triple–ATacoma 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 across11+2⁄3 innings pitched. On May 10, Miller was designated for assignment by Seattle.[40]
On May 13, 2024, the Mariners traded Miller to theChicago Cubs in exchange for third baseman Jake Slaughter.[41] In 49 appearances out of the bullpen for Chicago, he compiled a 5-1 record and 2.15 ERA with 42 strikeouts and onesave across50+1⁄3 innings pitched.
Miller began the 2025 campaign on the injured list due to a hip impingement. He was transferred to the 60-day injured list on May 13, 2025.[42] On June 5, Miller was activated from the injured list and subsequently designated for assignment.[43] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-AIowa Cubs on June 11.[44] Miller elected free agency on October 3.[45]