Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Tyler Skaggs

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 22, 2025

Discover the career path of Tyler Skaggs, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Tyler Skaggs was an American professional baseball pitcher who played seven seasons in MLB for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Angels from 2012 to 2019. He was a starting pitcher. Skaggs' career was cut short by his tragic death in 2019.

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August 7, 2009: Signed with the Angels

On August 7, 2009, Tyler Skaggs chose to sign with the Los Angeles Angels for a $1 million bonus.

August 22, 2009: Professional Baseball Debut

On August 22, 2009, Tyler Skaggs made his professional baseball debut, relieving starting pitcher Fabio Martinez with a scoreless sixth inning for the AZL Angels.

2009: Drafted by the Angels

In 2009, Tyler Skaggs was a supplemental first-round selection for the Los Angeles Angels in the Major League Baseball draft.

July 25, 2010: Traded to the Diamondbacks

On July 25, 2010, Tyler Skaggs was one of several players sent to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Dan Haren.

2010: Played for the Cedar Rapids Kernels

In 2010 Tyler Skaggs played for the Cedar Rapids Kernels of the Class A Midwest League.

August 21, 2012: Called Up to the Major Leagues

On August 21, 2012, the Arizona Diamondbacks called Tyler Skaggs up to the major leagues.

August 22, 2012: MLB Debut

On August 22, 2012, Tyler Skaggs made his major league debut against the Miami Marlins.

2012: Promotion to Reno Aces

In 2012, Tyler Skaggs was promoted to the Reno Aces of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League and Reno captured their first Pacific Coast League championship title. He also appeared in the MLB All-Star Futures game.

December 10, 2013: Traded to the Angels

On December 10, 2013, Tyler Skaggs was part of a three-team trade and was sent to the Los Angeles Angels.

December 2013: Traded back to the Angels

In December 2013, the Arizona Diamondbacks traded Tyler Skaggs back to the Los Angeles Angels.

2014: Competition for Fifth Place in Rotation

Leading into the 2014 season Tyler Skaggs was in competition for the fifth place in the Angels' starting rotation. He was placed on the disabled list due to a strained right hamstring.

July 26, 2016: First Major League Start Since Surgery

On July 26, 2016, Tyler Skaggs made his first major league start since undergoing surgery, pitching seven scoreless innings in a 13–0 win against the Kansas City Royals. He struck out five, allowed three hits, and walked one batter.

April 28, 2017: Oblique Muscle Strain

On April 28, 2017, Tyler Skaggs left a game against the Texas Rangers in the fifth inning due to muscle pain, which was later diagnosed as a Grade 2 oblique muscle strain.

April 12, 2019: Ankle Sprain

On April 12, 2019, Tyler Skaggs sprained his left ankle during a game against the Chicago Cubs after landing in a divot. His fastball speed decreased, and he was placed on the injured list.