| Tyler Mattison | |
|---|---|
| Detroit Tigers | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: September 5, 1999 Fort Ann, New York, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Tyler James Mattison (born September 5, 1999) is an American baseball pitcher in the Detroit Tigers organization.
Career
[edit]Mattison played college baseball at Bryant for four seasons. He was named the Northeast Conference Pitcher of the Year 10-3 with a 2.46 ERA and 95 strikeouts over 13 starts.[1] In 2019, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Hyannis Harbor Hawks of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2]
Mattison was selected in the fourth round by the Detroit Tigers in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft.[3] He signed with the team and received a $400,000 signing bonus.[4] Mattison was assigned to the Single-A Lakeland Flying Tigers at the start of the 2022 season, but suffered a shoulder injury in his professional debut and missed the next 2+1⁄2 months.[5] Mattison finished the season with a 7-0 record and a 5.23 ERA and 46 strikeouts in 32+2⁄3 innings pitched while with Lakeland.[6] He began the 2023 season with the High-A West Michigan Whitecaps and was promoted to the Double-A Erie SeaWolves after posting a 3.42 ERA over 19 appearances.[7]
Mattison underwent Tommy John surgery in March 2024 and missed the entirety of the season as a result. On November 19, 2024, the Tigers added Mattison to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[8]
Mattison was optioned to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens to begin the 2025 season.[9] In 20 appearances for Toledo, he posted a 3-3 record and 3.79 ERA with 26 strikeouts and two saves over 19 innings of work. Mattison was designated for assignment by the Tigers on November 18.[10] On November 21, he was non-tendered by Detroit and became a free agent.[11]
On December 23, 2025, Mattison re-signed with the Tigers organization on a minor league contract.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "Bryant University's Liam McGill and Tyler Mattison are selected in the Major League Draft". The Providence Journal. July 12, 2021. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "Tyler Mattison - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
- ^ Petzold, Evan (July 12, 2021). "Detroit Tigers take swing on Bryant University RHP Tyler Mattison in Round 4 of MLB draft". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "Mattison joins ex-teammates in signing an MLB contract". The Providence Journal. July 19, 2021. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "Detroit Tigers seeing nice progress from 3 injured player". Detroit Free Press. July 26, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "Fort Ann's Mattison pitches for Detroit in spring training game". The Post-Star. March 23, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "A look at the Detroit Tigers farm's first half of the season". The Detroit News. July 2, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "Tigers Designate Three Players For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. November 19, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ "Detroit Tigers send Matt Manning to Triple-A Toledo in 2nd round of spring training cuts". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ "Tigers Designate Six Relievers For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ "American League Non-Tenders: 11/21/25". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
- ^ "Tigers Re-Sign Tyler Mattison To Minor League Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Bryant Bulldogs bio