Tyler Olson
Born: 10/2/1989 in Spokane, WA, USA
MLB Debut: 2015-04-07 | Final Game: 2019-08-01
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Tyler Ray Olson
Biography
Tyler Olson, born in 1989, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2015 to 2019. Olson made his Major League Baseball debut on April 7, 2015, and showcased his talents primarily as a left-handed reliever. Over his four seasons in the league, he compiled a record of 5-3 with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.83. Known for his ability to control the game from the mound, he recorded 94 strikeouts and notched one save, contributing valuable innings to his teams.
Olson played during a transitional era in baseball, where pitchers were increasingly relied upon to adapt to matchups and leverage their strength against hitters. His performance reflected the growing emphasis on specialized roles within bullpens, as teams sought to maximize effectiveness against opposing lineups. While not a household name, Olson's contributions to the game exemplified the depth of talent in Major League Baseball during his playing years, and he left a mark as a dependable arm in critical situations. He concluded his career on August 1, 2019, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and competitiveness on the mound.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 94.0 | 94 | 40 | 9 | 46 | 94 | 3.83 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | SEA | AL | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 5.40 | -801.2 |
| 2016 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6.75 | - |
| 2017 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20.0 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 0.00 | 979.2 |
| 2018 | CLE | AL | 2 | 1 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.3 | 26 | 15 | 12 | 40 | 4.94 | 478.0 |
| 2019 | CLE | AL | 1 | 1 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.7 | 34 | 15 | 16 | 28 | 4.40 | 65.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | SEA | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | NYY | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | CLE | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | CLE | AL | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | CLE | AL | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | ALDS1 | CLE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | ALDS1 | CLE | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 124 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | SEA | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | NYA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | CLE | P | 30 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | CLE | P | 43 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | CLE | P | 39 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 124 |