| Tyler Mattison | |
|---|---|
| Detroit Tigers | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1999-09-05) September 5, 1999 Fort Ann, New York, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
Tyler James Mattison (born September 5, 1999) is an American baseball pitcher in the Detroit Tigers organization.
Career
Mattison played college baseball at Bryant for four seasons. He was named the Northeast Conference Pitcher of the Year 10-3 with a 2.46 ERA and 95 strikeouts over 13 starts.[1] In 2019, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Hyannis Harbor Hawks of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2]
Mattison was selected in the fourth round by the Detroit Tigers in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft.[3] He signed with the team and received a $400,000 signing bonus.[4] Mattison was assigned to the Single-A Lakeland Flying Tigers at the start of the 2022 season, but suffered a shoulder injury in his professional debut and missed the next 2+1⁄2 months.[5] Mattison finished the season with a 7-0 record and a 5.23 ERA and 46 strikeouts in 32+2⁄3 innings pitched while with Lakeland.[6] He began the 2023 season with the High-A West Michigan Whitecaps and was promoted to the Double-A Erie SeaWolves after posting a 3.42 ERA over 19 appearances.[7]
Mattison underwent Tommy John surgery in March 2024 and missed the entirety of the season as a result. On November 19, 2024, the Tigers added Mattison to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[8]
Mattison was optioned to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens to begin the 2025 season.[9] In 20 appearances for Toledo, he posted a 3-3 record and 3.79 ERA with 26 strikeouts and two saves over 19 innings of work. Mattison was designated for assignment by the Tigers on November 18.[10] On November 21, he was non-tendered by Detroit and became a free agent.[11]
On December 23, 2025, Mattison re-signed with the Tigers organization on a minor league contract.[12]
References
- ^ "Bryant University's Liam McGill and Tyler Mattison are selected in the Major League Draft". The Providence Journal. July 12, 2021. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "Tyler Mattison - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
- ^ Petzold, Evan (July 12, 2021). "Detroit Tigers take swing on Bryant University RHP Tyler Mattison in Round 4 of MLB draft". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "Mattison joins ex-teammates in signing an MLB contract". The Providence Journal. July 19, 2021. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "Detroit Tigers seeing nice progress from 3 injured player". Detroit Free Press. July 26, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "Fort Ann's Mattison pitches for Detroit in spring training game". The Post-Star. March 23, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "A look at the Detroit Tigers farm's first half of the season". The Detroit News. July 2, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "Tigers Designate Three Players For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. November 19, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ "Detroit Tigers send Matt Manning to Triple-A Toledo in 2nd round of spring training cuts". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
- ^ "Tigers Designate Six Relievers For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ "American League Non-Tenders: 11/21/25". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
- ^ "Tigers Re-Sign Tyler Mattison To Minor League Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Bryant Bulldogs bio
