Tyler James Cloyd (born May 16, 1987) is an American former

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. He played in

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(MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies,

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, and Miami Marlins and in the

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for the Samsung Lions.

Baseball career

Cloyd attended the

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, where he played

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for the

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Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies drafted Cloyd in the 18th round of the

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. Though he was expected to begin the 2012 season with the

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of the

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Eastern League, he was instead assigned to the

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of the

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International League due to the suspension of another pitcher. He pitched in the

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and was named the International League Most Valuable Pitcher in 2012. Cloyd made his major-league debut on August 29, 2012, replacing

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, who was ill. Cloyd pitched six innings, allowing three runs on seven hits. Cloyd got his first MLB win vs. the Reds, giving up 1 run in 7 innings. Cloyd made 11 starts and 2 relief appearances for the Phillies in 2013, going 2–7 with a 6.56 ERA.

Cleveland Indians

On October 2, 2013, Cloyd was designated for assignment and claimed by the

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. To make room on the 40-man roster, lefty Clay Rapada was designated for assignment. The Indians then designated him for assignment on November 25. On December 2, Cloyd was non-tendered by the Indians, making him a free agent. He was re-signed to a minor league deal on December 13. On July 30, 2014, Cloyd threw a

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for the Columbus Clippers of the International League in a 13–0 win against the Louisville Bats. The Indians released Cloyd on January 6, 2015.

Samsung Lions

On January 8, 2015, Cloyd signed with the Samsung Lions of the Korea Baseball Organization.

New York Yankees

On February 1, 2016, Cloyd signed a minor league contract with the

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. In May 2016, Cloyd underwent Tommy John surgery and missed nearly all of the 2016 season.

Somerset Patriots

On April 7, 2017, Cloyd signed with the

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of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

Seattle Mariners

On May 11, 2017, Cloyd had his contract purchased by the

and was assigned to the Triple-A

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. He was called up on June 2, but did not pitch until he appeared in relief against the

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on June 9. On June 21, 2017, Cloyd was designated for assignment. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.

Miami Marlins

On January 12, 2018, Cloyd signed a minor league deal with the Miami Marlins. He had his contract purchased on April 8, 2018. Cloyd elected free agency on October 12, 2018.

Tampa Bay Rays

On February 11, 2019, Cloyd signed a minor league contract with the

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that included an invite to Spring Training. He was released on March 26, 2019.

Somerset Patriots (second stint)

On April 9, 2019, Cloyd signed with the

of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

Seattle Mariners (second stint)

On April 19, his contract was purchased by the

, and he was assigned to the Triple-A

. Cloyd was released on July 15, 2019.

Somerset Patriots (third stint)

On July 21, 2019, Cloyd signed with the

of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the season. On February 19, 2020, Cloyd signed with the Sioux City Explorers of the

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. However, the team was not selected by the league to compete in the condensed 2020 season due to the

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. Cloyd was not chosen by another team in the dispersal draft, and therefore became a free agent.

Personal life

Cloyd is a native of Bellevue, Nebraska. He and his wife Tonya married in 2010 and have three children (two daughters and a son).

References

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