Tyler Uberstine
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| Tyler Uberstine | |
|---|---|
| Boston Red Sox – No. 79 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1999-06-01) June 1, 1999 (age 26) Santa Monica, California, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 5, 2026, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| MLB statistics (through April 5, 2026) | |
| Win-loss record | 0–1 |
| Earned run average | 3.38 |
| Strikeouts | 2 |
| Teams | |
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Tyler James Uberstine (born June 1, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2026.
Uberstine played college baseball at Northwestern University.[1] He was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 19th round (556th overall) of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft.[2][3] He made five appearances in the Florida Complex League during the 2021 season.[4]
In 2022, Uberstine split time between the Single-A Salem Red Sox and High-A Greenville Drive.[4] He did not play during 2023—he underwent Tommy John surgery on June 14, 2023[5]—then returned to Greenville late in the 2024 season.[5][4] After the 2024 season, he played in the Arizona Fall League.[6]
Uberstine split the 2025 season between the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs and Triple-A Worcester Red Sox, posting a 6–5 record and 3.58 earned run average (ERA) with 137 strikeouts in 120+2⁄3 innings pitched across 25 games (21 starts).[4] On November 18, 2025, the Red Sox added Uberstine to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[7]
Uberstine was optioned to Triple-A Worcester to begin the 2026 season.[8] On April 3, 2026, Uberstine was promoted to the major leagues for the first time following an injury to Johan Oviedo.[9] Uberstine made his major-league debut at Fenway Park on April 5; pitching in relief against the San Diego Padres, he surrender a home run to Jackson Merrill in the eighth inning and took the loss.[10] Uberstine was optioned on April 6.
References
- ↑ Roemer, Chelsea (June 27, 2022). "Anything But Ordinary: Tyler Uberstine's Journey to Professional Baseball". MLB.com.
- ↑ Pontes, Geoff (August 14, 2025). "Meet Tyler Uberstine: How Inspirational Red Sox RHP Went From A Parking Lot Throwing Session To Cusp Of MLB". Baseball America.
- ↑ Morrison-O’Day, Katie (August 23, 2025). "'This guy is really damn good'; Tyler Uberstine makes his case to be in the conversation for a call-up". masslive.com.
- 1 2 3 4 "Tyler Uberstine College, Minor, Amateur & Fall Leagues Statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
- 1 2 "Tyler Uberstine". soxprospects.com. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
- ↑ Borek, Jesse (November 10, 2024). "Once cut from college club team, Red Sox prospect defying odds in Fall League". MLB.com.
- ↑ Browne, Ian (November 18, 2025). "Red Sox DFA Lowe, Winckowski in flurry of roster moves". MLB.com.
- ↑ Franco, Anthony (March 23, 2026). "Red Sox Option Payton Tolle; Connelly Early To Break Camp". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
- ↑ Adams, Steve (April 4, 2026). "Red Sox Place Johan Oviedo On Injured List, Recall Tyler Uberstine For MLB Debut". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
- ↑ Healey, Tim (April 5, 2026). "Red Sox' come-from-ahead defeat to Padres clinches third series loss in a row". The Boston Globe. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference · Baseball Reference (Minors)