Tyler Sturdevant

Tyler James Sturdevant (born December 20, 1985) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 2016 with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Cleveland Indians
Sturdevant attended Chatfield Senior High School, in Littleton, Colorado, graduating in 2004. He played college baseball at New Mexico State University. He was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 27th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft.

Tampa Bay Rays
Sturdevant signed with the Tampa Bay Rays before the 2016 season. He was called up to the majors for the first time on May 22, 2016. He elected to become a free agent after the season.

Oakland Athletics
On November 16, 2016, Sturdevant signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics organization. In 43 appearances split between the Double–A Midland RockHounds and Triple–A Nashville Sounds, he registered a cumulative 4.03 ERA with 44 strikeouts and 4 saves in $60 1⁄3$ innings pitched. Sturdevant elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017.