Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Tylor Megill

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

Tylor Megill, nicknamed "Big Drip", is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the New York Mets in MLB. He debuted in 2021 and notably pitched five innings of a combined no-hitter on April 29, 2022. He is an American Athlete.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2014: Undrafted and Enrolled at Loyola Marymount University

In 2014, Tylor Megill was undrafted in the Major League Baseball draft and subsequently enrolled at Loyola Marymount University to play college baseball.

2015: Freshman Year at Loyola Marymount University

In 2015, during his freshman year at Loyola Marymount University, Tylor Megill pitched 57 innings, achieving a 6-3 record with a 3.95 ERA.

2016: Transferred to Cypress College

In 2016, Tylor Megill transferred to Cypress College where he played 17 games (16 starts) and achieved an 11-3 record with a 3.72 ERA.

2017: Transferred to the University of Arizona

In 2017, Tylor Megill transferred to the University of Arizona during his junior year, pitching to a 2-3 record and a 5.55 ERA over 35 and two-thirds innings, mainly in relief.

2018: Drafted by New York Mets

In 2018, as a senior at the University of Arizona, Tylor Megill went 1-3 with a 4.73 ERA, striking out 38 and collecting six saves. After the season, he was selected by the New York Mets in the eighth round of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.

2019: Progressed Through Multiple Teams

In 2019, Tylor Megill started the season with the Columbia Fireflies and received promotions to the St. Lucie Mets and the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. Across 22 games, he achieved a 6-7 record with a 3.52 ERA, striking out 92 batters over 71 and one-third innings.

2019: Minor League Debut

Tylor Megill played in the Minor Leagues.

2020: Season Cancelled Due to COVID-19

Tylor Megill did not play in a game in 2020 because the minor league season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

June 23, 2021: MLB Debut

On June 23, 2021, Tylor Megill was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues, making his first major league start against the Atlanta Braves. He pitched 4 innings, allowing three hits and two earned runs with four strikeouts. The Mets won 7-3, and he earned a no-decision.

2021: Promoted to Triple-A

In 2021, Tylor Megill began with Binghamton, achieving a 3.12 ERA over 26 innings. On June 1, 2021, he was promoted to the Syracuse Mets of the Triple-A East League.

2021: MLB Debut

In 2021, Tylor Megill made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the New York Mets.

April 29, 2022: Pitched in Combined No-Hitter

On April 29, 2022, Tylor Megill pitched five innings of a combined no-hitter for the New York Mets.

2022: Baseball Season

Tylor Megill Played Baseball.

May 1, 2023: Megill Hits Ronald Acuña Jr.

On May 1, 2023, Tylor Megill hit Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. in the 1st inning of the second game of a doubleheader, causing Acuña to leave the game with a left shoulder contusion.

2023: Megill's Baseball Season

Tylor Megill Played Baseball.

August 2, 2024: Megill Sent to Triple-A

On August 2, 2024, Tylor Megill was sent to Triple-A as Paul Blackburn made his first start for the Mets, having previously been used in the bullpen for the July 31 game against the Minnesota Twins.

2024: Postseason Performance

In 2024, Tylor Megill struggled in 2 games of the postseason, posting a 10.38 ERA and 5 strikeouts across 4.1 innings pitched. This included pitching in relief in Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, giving up a walk-off single in the 9th inning, and giving up a three-run home run to Shohei Ohtani and a solo shot to Max Muncy in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.