Tanner Tully Explained

Tanner Tully
Team:New York Yankees
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Left
Throws:Left
Birth Date:30 November 1994
Birth Place:Elkhart, Indiana, U.S.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:April 22
Debutyear:2022
Debutteam:Cleveland Guardians
Debut2league:KBO
Debut2date:August 15
Debut2year:2023
Debut2team:NC Dinos
Statleague:MLB
Statyear:2022 season
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:0–0
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:6.00
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:2
Stat2league:KBO
Stat2year:2023 season
Stat21label:Win–loss record
Stat21value:5–2
Stat22label:Earned run average
Stat22value:2.92
Stat23label:Strikeouts
Stat23value:47
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Tanner Paul Tully (born November 30, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the New York Yankees organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Guardians and in the KBO League for the NC Dinos.

Amateur career

Tully attended Elkhart Central High School in Elkhart, Indiana, and Ohio State University, where he played college baseball for the Ohio State Buckeyes.[1] In 2015, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2]

Professional career

Cleveland Indians / Guardians

The Cleveland Indians selected Tully in the 26th round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft.[3] He made his professional debut with the Low-A Mahoning Valley Scrappers, recording a 1.17 ERA in 13 appearances. In 2017, Tully played for four different Cleveland affiliates; the Single-A Lake County Captains, the High-A Lynchburg Hillcats, the Double-A Akron RubberDucks, and the Triple-A Columbus Clippers. In 25 appearances (15 of them starts) between the four clubs, Tully logged a 6–10 record and 3.69 ERA with 95 strikeouts in innings pitched. The following year he returned to Lynchburg, going 6–11 with a 4.47 ERA and 109 strikeouts in 26 starts. In 2019, Tully split the season between Akron and Columbus, pitching to a 9–12 record and 4.44 ERA with 89 strikeouts in 144 innings pitched across 26 starts.[4] Tully did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] He spent the 2021 campaign with Akron and Columbus, working to a 6–6 record and 3.50 ERA with 97 strikeouts in 26 appearances (18 of them starts).

On April 20, 2022, Tully was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time as a COVID-19 replacement player.[6] Tully made his major league debut on April 22, throwing two innings of relief against the New York Yankees, allowing 1 run on a home run by Aaron Judge. He was removed from the 40-man roster and returned to Triple-A the next day.[7] The Guardians selected Tully's contract a second time on June 25. Tully was designated for assignment on June 27. After clearing waivers, he was outrighted to the minor leagues on June 29. The Guardians selected Tully's contract once more on July 14. Tully was designated for assignment once again on July 18.[8] Tully cleared waivers and was outrighted to the minor leagues once more on July 20. Tully elected minor league free agency on October 13.[9]

New York Yankees

On December 15, 2022, Tully signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees.[10] He made 19 starts for the Triple–A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, logging a 5–5 record and 5.64 ERA with 77 strikeouts across 91.0 innings of work. On August 3, 2023, Tully was released by the Yankees organization.[11]

NC Dinos

On August 4, 2023, Tully signed with the NC Dinos of the KBO League.[12] In 11 starts for the Dinos, Tully pitched to a 5–2 record and 2.92 ERA with 47 strikeouts across innings pitched. He became a free agent following the season.

New York Yankees (second stint)

On January 10, 2024, Tully signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees.[13] On March 30, Tully was selected to the Yankees' active roster,[14] but he was designated for assignment the following day without making an appearance.[15] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on April 3.[16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Elkhart Central graduate Tanner Tully climbing pro baseball ladder .
  2. Web site: #3 Tanner Tully . pointstreak.com . April 9, 2022.
  3. Web site: Starting pitcher Tanner Tully brings a veteran presence to the RubberDucks.
  4. Web site: Tanner Tully Amateur, College, Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History .
  5. Web site: 2020 Minor League Season Canceled. mlbtraderumors.com. en.
  6. News: Guardians make a series of roster moves . CleGuardians.com . April 20, 2022.
  7. Web site: Guardians' Tanner Tully: Sent down after debut .
  8. News: McDonald . Darragh . Guardians Designate Tanner Tully For Assignment . MLB Trade Rumors . July 18, 2022.
  9. News: Deeds . Nick . 19 Players Elect Free Agency . MLB Trade Rumors . October 15, 2022.
  10. Web site: Yankees Roster & Staff – Transactions . MLB.com . December 2022 . December 15, 2022.
  11. Web site: Transactions . 2024-06-14 . MiLB.com . en.
  12. Web site: NC Dinos sign new pitcher Tanner Tully. August 4, 2023. m-en.yna.co.kr. en.
  13. Web site: Yankees Sign Tanner Tully To Minor League Deal. January 10, 2024. mlbtraderumors.com. en.
  14. Web site: Yankees' Tanner Tully: Called up Sunday. March 30, 2024. cbssports.com. en.
  15. News: Yankees activate RHP Cousins, designate LHP Tully for assignment . April 2, 2024 . ESPN.com . April 1, 2024.
  16. https://www.mlb.com/transactions/2024/04/03