How Tyler Naquin built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Tyler Naquin is an American professional baseball player, who transitioned from outfielder to pitcher in 2025. He currently plays in the Cleveland Guardians organization and has previously played in MLB for the Cleveland Indians/Guardians, Cincinnati Reds, New York Mets, and Chicago White Sox. Naquin debuted in MLB in 2016 after playing college baseball for the Texas A&M Aggies. His career includes time as an outfielder before converting to a pitcher.
In 2009, Tyler Naquin was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the 33rd round of the Major League Baseball draft but chose to attend Texas A&M instead.
In 2012, Tyler Naquin was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the first round as the 15th overall pick and made his professional debut with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers.
In 2013, Naquin played for the Carolina Mudcats and the Akron Aeros, achieving a combined batting average of .269. After the season, he participated in the Arizona Fall League and the Fall Stars Game.
In 2015, Naquin was promoted to the Columbus Clippers but faced limitations due to a concussion and hip soreness. He was added to the Indians' 40-man roster after the season.
In 2016, Tyler Naquin made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.
In 2018, Naquin played in 61 games for the Indians, hitting .264/.295/.356.
In 2019, Naquin played in 89 games for Cleveland, achieving a batting average of .288.
On December 2, 2020, Naquin was not tendered a contract by the Cleveland Indians, making him a free agent.
On February 18, 2021, Naquin signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds.
On March 29, 2021, Tyler Naquin was selected to the Cincinnati Reds' 40-man roster.
In 2021, Naquin appeared in 127 games with Cincinnati, achieving a .270 batting average.
Tyler Naquin was a free agent in 2021.
On July 28, 2022, Naquin was traded to the New York Mets from the Cincinnati Reds.
In 2022, Naquin played in 56 games for Cincinnati, posting a .246/.305/.444 batting line.
On February 21, 2023, Naquin signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.
On August 7, 2023, Naquin was traded to the Chicago White Sox.
On September 26, 2023, the White Sox selected Naquin's contract to the major league roster.
On March 6, 2025, Tyler Naquin signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Guardians.
Prior to the 2025 season, Tyler Naquin transitioned to a pitcher.
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