Tyler Black
Milwaukee Brewers – No. 86
Second baseman
Born: (2000-07-26) July 26, 2000 (age 23)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Bats: Left
Throws: Right

Tyler Alexander Black (born July 26, 2000) is a Canadian professional baseball second baseman for the Milwaukee Brewers organization. He played college baseball with the Wright State Raiders.

Amateur career

Black grew up in Toronto and attended St. Andrew's College, Aurora.[1] He went undrafted out of high school and enrolled at Wright State University to play college baseball.

As a freshman at Wright State in 2019, Black was named the Horizon League Freshman of the Year and first team All-Conference after batting .353 with seven home runs, 41 RBIs, and 23 total extra-base hits.[2] He batted .239 in 13 games during his sophomore season in 2020 before it was cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic.[3] As a redshirt sophomore in 2021, Black hit .383 with 14 doubles, 13 home runs and 59 RBIs and was named first team All-Horizon League.[4][5]

Professional career

Black was selected with the 33rd overall selection of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft by the Milwaukee Brewers.[6][7] He signed with the Brewers for a $2.2 million signing bonus.[8]

Black made his professional debut with Rookie-level Arizona Complex League Brewers and was promoted to the Carolina Mudcats of the Low-A East during the season. Over 26 games between the two teams, he slashed .241/.426/.322 with one home run, eight RBIs, 31 strikeouts and 26 walks over 87 at-bats.[9] He opened the 2022 season with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers of the High-A Midwest League.[10]

Personal life

Black is the son of sports announcer Rod Black.[11]

References

  1. ^ Mitchell, Scott (July 9, 2021). "Tyler Black's choice about to pay off at 2021 MLB Draft". TSN.ca.
  2. ^ "Wright State's Tyler Black Adds 'Accidental' Power With Newfound Approach". Baseball America. April 20, 2021.
  3. ^ "Tyler Black evolves into a top prospect". Baseball Prospect Journal. April 12, 2021.
  4. ^ Jablonski, David (July 11, 2021). "MLB Draft: Wright State infielder taken with 33rd pick". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
  5. ^ "How does Canadian second baseman Tyler Black project as a major leaguer?". TSN.ca. July 8, 2021.
  6. ^ Jablonski, David (July 11, 2021). "MLB Draft: Wright State infielder taken with 33rd pick". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
  7. ^ McGrath, Kaitlyn. "Baseball has been in Tyler Black's life since he was born. Now he's heading to the Milwaukee Brewers". The Athletic.
  8. ^ "Brewers sign draft picks Sal Frelick, Tyler Black, Alex Binelas". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. July 20, 2021. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
  9. ^ "Brewers Minors report: Who shined? Who's next?". MLB.com.
  10. ^ "Tyler Black's versatility proving to be valuable for Wisconsin Timber Rattlers". 6 July 2022.
  11. ^ "Famous family ties for 2021 Draft picks". MLB.com.

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