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 for the New York Mets, making his MLB debut in 2021. A notable highlight of his career includes pitching five innings of a combined no-hitter on April 29, 2022. He is an American athlete competing in Major League Baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2014: Undrafted, Enrolled at Loyola Marymount University

In 2014, Tylor Megill was undrafted in the Major League Baseball draft and enrolled at Loyola Marymount University, where he played 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 went 11–3 with a 3.72 ERA over 17 games (16 starts).

2017: Transferred to the University of Arizona

In 2017, Tylor Megill transferred to the University of Arizona, pitching to a 2–3 record and a 5.55 ERA over 35+2⁄3 innings.

2018: Drafted by the New York Mets

In 2018, Tylor Megill was selected by the New York Mets in the eighth round of the Major League Baseball draft after going 1-3 with a 4.73 ERA over 32+1⁄3 innings during his senior year at the University of Arizona.

2019: Progression through Minor League Teams

In 2019, Tylor Megill started the season with the Columbia Fireflies and was promoted to the St. Lucie Mets and the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. He recorded a 6–7 record with a 3.52 ERA and 92 strikeouts over 71+1⁄3 innings across 22 games (11 starts) between the three clubs.

June 23, 2021: Selected to 40-Man Roster and MLB Promotion

On June 23, 2021, Tylor Megill was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time, making his debut against the Atlanta Braves, pitching 4 innings and allowing two earned runs. He earned his first major league win on July 23 and finished the season with a 4–6 record and a 4.52 ERA.

2021: MLB Debut

In 2021, Tylor Megill made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.

2021: Promotion to Syracuse Mets

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

April 29, 2022: Pitched in Combined No-Hitter

On April 29, 2022, Tylor Megill pitched five innings of a combined no-hitter.

May 1, 2023: Hit Ronald Acuña Jr., Set Career Highs

On May 1, 2023, Tylor Megill hit Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr., who was forced to leave the game. Throughout 2023, Megill set a new career-high with a 9–8 record, a 4.70 ERA, and 105 strikeouts across 126⁄3 innings.

August 2, 2024: Sent to Triple-A Syracuse

On August 2, 2024, Tylor Megill was sent to Triple-A Syracuse as Paul Blackburn made his first start for the Mets.

2024: 2024 Season Performance and Postseason Struggles

In 2024, Tylor Megill posted a 4–5 record with a 4.04 ERA and 91 strikeouts across 78 innings. In the postseason, Megill struggled, posting a 10.38 ERA across 4⁄3 innings pitched. Specifically, in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, he allowed a three-run home run to Shohei Ohtani and a solo shot to Max Muncy.