Tyler Stevens promoted to Triple-A Salt Lake
MOBILE, Ala. (July 6, 2018) - The Los Angeles Angels announced Friday that right-handed pitcher Tyler Stevens has been promoted from the Mobile BayBears to Triple-A Salt Lake.Stevens, 22, had a 2-0 record with a 1.37 ERA in 13 relief appearances with Mobile. He was 4-for-5 in save situations and
MOBILE, Ala. (July 6, 2018) - The Los Angeles Angels announced Friday that right-handed pitcher
Stevens, 22, had a 2-0 record with a 1.37 ERA in 13 relief appearances with Mobile. He was 4-for-5 in save situations and held opposing hitters to a .130 batting average. Stevens allowed just three runs in 19 2/3 innings pitched and is currently on a stretch of 9 2/3 straight scoreless innings, dating back to June 10.
Stevens joined the BayBears on May 22 after making 16 appearances with Class A Advanced Inland Empire to begin the season. He issued just four walks and struck out 28 batters in 23 2/3 innings, going 3-2 with a 2.28 ERA.
In 48 career Minor League games, Stevens has a 6-3 record and is 6-for-8 in save situations with a 2.77 ERA. He has walked just 15 batters in his career while striking out 95 in 74 2/3 innings pitched.
The Alamosa, Colo., native was selected by the Angels in the 18th round of the 2017 MLB Draft out of the University of New Mexico. This is the first time Stevens has been promoted to Triple-A.
In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher
The BayBears continue a four-game home series against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Friday at 7:05 p.m. CDT. Live coverage can be seen on MiLB.tv (subscription required, promo code: BAYBEARS) and heard on the BayBears Broadcast Network, the TuneIn Radio App, and the MiLB First Pitch App, with the Countdown to First Pitch starting at 6:45 p.m. CDT.
The BayBears host a total of 70 home dates through Labor Day, September 3. Single-game tickets and ticket packages are currently on sale. Group and hospitality offerings for the 2018 season can be reserved by calling (251) 479-BEAR (2327).
About the Mobile BayBears
The Mobile BayBears are the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels and play their games at Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile, Ala. The BayBears were founded in 1997 and have won four Southern League titles in 1998, 2004, 2011, and 2012. Additionally, the 1998 and 2011 championship squads were named Minor League Team of the Year by Baseball America. More than 160 former BayBears have reached the Major League level, including All-Stars Max Scherzer, Paul Goldschmidt, Jake Peavy,
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