Tyler Sturdevant

Tyler James Sturdevant

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1", Weight 170 lb.
• School New Mexico State University
• High School Chatfield Senior High School
• Debut May 24, 2016
• Final Game August 25, 2016
• Born December 20, 1985 in Littleton, CO, USA

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Biographical Information

Tyler Sturdevant began pitching in the Cleveland Indians farm system in 2009 and finally made the majors in 2016, after he had turned 30.

During his last two years of high school, Sturdevant was named team captain and first team all conference in baseball and football. He had a .416 batting average, 26 runs batted in, six home runs and a .702 on base percentage as a senior.

Sturdevant started attending New Mexico State University as an engineering major in 2004-05. He was used primarily as a relief pitcher in his freshman year. He was tied for first in saves with 4, and games finished with 11. As a sophomore, Tyler started four of the five appearances he made. In 28 innings pitched, he struck out 29 batters, but his season ended early due to an arm injury. The lingering injury caused him to be benched in 2007 and to play as a red-shirt junior in 2008. Sturdevant started 11 of his 13 appearances in 2008 and compiled a 5.94 earned run average with 50 strikeouts in 69.2 innings pitched. His strikeout total led his team and he earned 2008 2nd team all-WAC honors for his efforts. As a senior in 2009, Tyler went 7-6 with a 6.75 earned run average and 69 strikeouts in 88 innings.

Sturdevant was drafted by the Indians in the 27th round of the 2009 amateur draft. He was signed by scout Byron Ewing for $2,500 and made his pro debut that summer.

Through 2019 he is the only big leaguer named Sturdevant, although Tom Sturdivant played in the 1950's and 1960's.

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