| Tyler Wade | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Wade with theSWB RailRiders in 2022 | |
| Free agent | |
| Utility player | |
| Born: (1994-11-23)November 23, 1994 (age 31) Murrieta, California, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 27, 2017, for the New York Yankees | |
| MLB statistics (through 2025 season) | |
| Batting average | .216 |
| Home runs | 7 |
| Runs batted in | 60 |
| Stolen bases | 51 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Tyler Dean Wade (born November 23, 1994) is an American professionalbaseballutility player who is a free agent. He has played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theNew York Yankees,Los Angeles Angels,Oakland Athletics, andSan Diego Padres.
Wade was born inMurrieta, California, and attendedMurrieta Valley High School.
TheNew York Yankees selected Wade in the fourth round of the2013 Major League Baseball draft.[1] He had committed to playcollege baseball atSan Diego State University,[2] but chose to forgo his commitment and sign with theNew York Yankees, for a $371,300signing bonus.[3]
Wade made his professional debut with theGulf Coast Yankees of theRookie-levelGulf Coast League. Near the end of the season, after batting .309/.429/.370 with 12 RBIs, he was promoted to theStaten Island Yankees of theLow–ANew York-Penn League where he played in four games.[4] In 2014, Wade played for theCharleston RiverDogs of theSingle–ASouth Atlantic League where he posted a .272 batting average with one home run and 51 RBIs in 129 games. He started 2015 with theTampa Yankees of theHigh–AFlorida State League and was named a Mid-Season and Post-Season All-Star.[5] He was promoted to theTrenton Thunder of theDouble–AEastern League during the season.[6] In 127 games between both clubs, he batted .262 with three home runs and 31 RBIs. Wade also played in theArizona Fall League that year.
Wade received a non-roster invitation tospring training by the Yankees in 2016, but spent the season with Trenton.[7] Wade finished 2016 batting .259 with five home runs and 27 RBIs in 133 games, and was again named a Mid-Season and Post-Season All-Star.[5]
Due to an injury toDidi Gregorius, Wade competed to earn a spot on the Yankees'25-man roster in spring training in 2017. Wade began the 2017 season with theScranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders of theTriple–AInternational League.[8] The Yankees promoted Wade to the major leagues on June 27.[9] He recorded his first hit, a double, the following day.[10] Wade was sent back down on July 15 but soon returned on July 23.[11][12] He was again demoted on August 25 before returning on September 4.[13][14] In 85 games for the RailRiders he batted .310 with seven home runs and 31 RBIs, and was named an International League Post-Season All-Star.[15][16] In 30 games for the Yankees, he hit just .155/.222/.224.
Wade made the 2018Opening Day roster after hitting .357/.400/.452 in spring training.[17][18] He got just three hits in 38 at-bats before getting sent down on April 22 in favor ofGleyber Torres.[19] Wade was recalled on July 5 when Torres went on the disabled list.[20] He was again optioned to Triple-A when Torres returned on July 25.[21] Wade was briefly called up whenAaron Judge broke his wrist on July 26, but was sent down again on August 2.[22] He returned as a September call up the next month.[23]
In 2019, Wade was the final roster cut before the end of spring training. He voiced his unhappiness with the decision to the media.[24][25] However, Wade was soon called up on April 1 whenMiguel Andújar suffered a labrum tear in his shoulder.[26] After hitting .204 over 20 games, he was sent back to Triple-A on May 8.[27] Wade was once again recalled to the majors whenCC Sabathia went on the Injured List at the end of July.[28] He was demoted on August 2 but recalled on August 18 when Thairo Estrada went down with a hamstring injury.[29][30] He remained with the Yankees for the rest of the year, and finished the 2019 season hitting .245/.330/.362 with two home runs and 11 RBIs in 108 plate appearances.
In thecoronavirus-shortened 2020 season, Wade was positioned as the team's super utility player, able to play almost every position on the field.[31] He hit .170/.288/.307 with 3 home runs and 10 RBIs in 52 games. In 2021, Wade made the opening Day roster.[32] He was optioned to Triple-A on April 10 but returned on April 27.[33] He remained with the team for the rest of the season and hit .268/.354/.323 with 17 stolen bases in 103 games.
On November 19, 2021, the Yankeesdesignated Wade for assignment.[34] The Yankees traded Wade to theLos Angeles Angels for aplayer to be named later (PTBNL) or cash considerations on November 22.[35] He made the team's opening day roster as one half of a platoon at second base withMatt Duffy.[36] In 67 games with the Angels, Wade batted .218/.272/.272 with 8 RBIs. He was designated for assignment on July 3, 2022.[37] He was unclaimed onwaivers and the Angels sent him outright to theSalt Lake Bees of the Triple-APacific Coast League.[38]
On July 14, 2022, the Angels traded Wade to theNew York Yankees for aplayer to be named later or cash considerations.[39] In 42 games for the Triple–AScranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, he hit .227/.353/.369 with 4 home runs, 16 RBI, and 15 stolen bases. Wade elected free agency on October 6.[40]
On October 28, 2022, theOakland Athletics and Wade agreed to a minor league contract.[41] He was a non-roster invitee in spring training[42] before being assigned to the Triple-ALas Vegas Aviators to begin the 2023 season.
On April 14, 2023, Wade had his contract selected to the active roster.[43] He appeared in 10 games for Oakland, going 1-for-13 (.077) with 8 strikeouts. Upon the activation ofRamón Laureano from the injured list on April 29, Wade was designated for assignment.[44] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Las Vegas on May 1.[45] On June 17, Wade had his contract selected back to the major league roster afterKevin Smith was placed on the injured list.[46] Through 26 total games for Oakland, he had hit .255 with 2 RBI and 4 stolen bases. On July 14, Wade was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Triple–A Las Vegas.[47] On August 1, Wade was re–selected to the major league roster.[48] He did not appear in a game for Oakland before he was designated for assignment two days later.[49] On August 4, he again cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple–A Las Vegas.[50] On October 5, Wade elected free agency.[51]
On November 3, 2023, Wade signed a minor league contract with theSan Diego Padres.[52] On March 19, 2024, the Padres selected Wade's contract and added him to their Opening Day roster.[53] In 90 appearances for San Diego, he batted .217/.285/.239 with eight RBI and eight stolen bases.
Wade was designated for assignment by the Padres on March 27, 2025.[54] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-AEl Paso Chihuahuas on April 1.[55] On April 11, the Padres selected Wade's contract, adding him to their active roster.[56] In 59 appearances for San Diego, he batted .206/.309/.252 with nine RBI and one stolen base. Wade was designated for assignment by the Padres on August 1.[57] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to El Paso on August 6.[58] On November 6, the Padres declined Wade's club option, making him a free agent.[59]
Wade first visitedNew York City when he played a tournament at theOld Yankee Stadium when he was 11 years old. Ever since, he has been aNew York Yankees fan.[60] He briefly dated TikTok starAlix Earle in 2022.[61]
