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Born: September 6, 1991 in Conyers, GA. Draft: Drafted by the in the of the 2010 MLB June Amateur Draft from . High School: Debut: (Age 24-342d, 21,226th in major league history) 4 AB, 2 H, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 SB. Last Game: (Age 28-023d) 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB.
- Conyers, GA, United States
- September 6, 1991
- Early Life
- Professional Career
- International Career
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Austin is the oldest of three sons born to Kim and Chris Austin. He also has two younger brothers, Dylan and Kyle. Though he grew up in Conyers, Georgia, 25 miles (40 km) from Atlanta, Austin grew up as a fan of the New York Yankees, and considered Derek Jeterto be his favorite player. Austin attended Heritage High School in Conyers. He played for ...
New York Yankees
Austin committed to attend Kennesaw State University on a college baseball scholarship to play for the Kennesaw State Owls. Noticed by Yankees' area scout Darryl Monroe, the Yankees selected Austin in the 13th round, with the 415th overall selection, of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft as a catcher. Austin chose to sign with the Yankees rather than enroll at Kennesaw State, receiving a $130,000 signing bonus. He made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast Yankees of the Rookie-level G...
Minnesota Twins
On July 30, 2018, the Yankees traded Austin and Luis Rijo to the Minnesota Twins for Lance Lynn. The Twins assigned him to the Rochester Red Wings of the International League, whom Scranton was playing at the time. He also hit a home run in his first game with Rochester. The Twins promoted him to the major leagues, and he hit a home run in his first game as a Twin on August 11.Austin batted .236 with nine home runs and 24 RBIs in 35 games for the Twins, and 17 home runs in 69 games with the Y...
San Francisco Giants
On April 8, 2019, the Twins traded Austin to the San Francisco Giants for Malique Ziegler. Austin batted .187 for the Giants, and they designated him for assignment on August 2.Shortly thereafter, Austin elected free agency.
On July 2, 2021, Austin was named to the roster for the United States national baseball team for the 2020 Summer Olympics, contested in 2021 in Tokyo.The team went on to win silver, losing to hosts Japan in the gold medal game.
Austin co-designed a logo that has been printed on T-shirts, with the proceeds of the sales going to the Sean Kimerling Testicular Cancer Foundation. Austin married his high school sweetheart, Stephanie, in January 2019.
Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)Tyler Austin on TwitterMinnesota Twins recalled 1B Tyler Austin from Rochester Red Wings. 1B Tyler Austin assigned to Rochester Red Wings. Minnesota Twins traded RHP Lance Lynn and cash to New York Yankees for 1B Tyler Austin and RHP Luis Rijo. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders activated 1B Tyler Austin from the 7-day disabled list.
TeamDateNovember 1, 20191B Tyler Austin elected free agency.November 1, 2019Milwaukee Brewers sent 1B Tyler Austin ...September 1, 2019Milwaukee Brewers selected the contract ...August 16, 2019Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent 1B ...Sep 6, 1991 · Positions: First Baseman and Rightfielder. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 6-2 , 220lb (188cm, 99kg) Born: September 6, 1991 in Conyers, GA. Draft: Drafted by the in the of the 2010 MLB June Amateur Draft from . High School: Last Game: (Age 28-023d) 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB. Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 2017 season.
9/6/1991. BAT/THR. Right/Right. Birthplace. Conyers, GA. 2019 season stats. AVG. .188. HR. 9. 150+. RBI. 24. 150+. OPS. .705. View the profile of Milwaukee Brewers First Baseman Tyler Austin...
9/6/1991. BAT/THR. Right/Right. Birthplace. Conyers, GA. 2019 season stats. AVG. .188. HR. 9. 150+. RBI. 24. 150+. OPS. .705. View the profile of Milwaukee Brewers First Baseman Tyler Austin...
Aug 4, 2021 · Playing in Japanese league team's home park, ex-Yankee Tyler Austin rakes for U.S. at Olympics. Chris Bumbaca. USA TODAY. 0:00. 0:53. YOKOHAMA, Japan — There is a general rule of no cheering in...
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