Tyler Alexander

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36+1⁄3 innings pitched. [12]

Alexander made the Tigers Opening Day roster out of 2021 spring training. [13] He began the season as a long reliever and occasional "opener" (pitching the first two to three innings of a game), before being moved to an official starting role in July. [14] On August 20, Alexander pitched a career-high seven innings and allowed only one run against the Toronto Blue Jays to record his first quality start of the season. [15] Overall in 2021, Alexander appeared in 41 games (15 starts), posting a 2–4 record and 3.81 ERA, while striking out 87 batters in 106+1⁄3 innings.

Alexander made the Tigers' Opening Day roster out of 2022 spring training. He suffered a left elbow sprain and was placed on Detroit's 15-day IL on May 2, retroactive to April 30. He was recalled to the Tigers on June 14. [16] On September 19, Alexander took a no-hitter into the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles before surrendering a leadoff single to Ryan Mountcastle. Alexander ended up throwing seven shutout innings as he and the Tigers won 11–0. [17] On November 18, Alexander signed a one-year, $1.875 million contract with the Tigers, avoiding arbitration.

Alexander began the 2023 season mainly pitching out of Detroit's bullpen. He made 25 appearances, recording a 4.50 ERA with 44 strikeouts in 44.0 innings of work before he was placed on the 60-day injured list with a lat strain on July 4, 2023. [18] Following the season on November 6, Alexander was designated for assignment by the Tigers. [19]

Tampa Bay Rays

On November 10, 2023, Alexander was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Rays. [20]

Pitch selection

Alexander throws a combination of four-seam and two-seam fastballs. The four-seam fastball averages 91 MPH (topping out at 94 MPH). He initially threw his two-seam fastball as a sinker at 90 to 91 MPH, but opponents were hitting it for an average over .360. [21] In 2021, Alexander began throwing his two-seamer as a cutter at an average of 87 MPH (topping out at 90 MPH). This pitch has been much more effective, with opponents hitting it at only a .222 clip that season. [15] Alexander's main offspeed pitches are a changeup at about 84 MPH and a slider averaging 85 MPH. [21]

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Tyler Alexander
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Alexander with the Lakeland Flying Tigers
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Born: (1994-07-14) July 14, 1994 (age 29)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
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