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Tyler Joseph Nevin (born May 29, 1997) is an American professional baseball infielder for the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers, and Oakland Athletics.

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Career

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Amateur career

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Nevin attended Poway High School in Poway, California.[1] He underwent Tommy John surgery as a junior in 2014, forcing him to miss the whole season.[2] As a senior, he had a .409 batting average, seven home runs, and 22 runs batted in (RBI).[3]

Colorado Rockies

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The Colorado Rockies selected Nevin in the first round, with the 38th overall selection, of the 2015 MLB draft.[4] He signed with the Rockies for $2 million,[5] forgoing his commitment to play college baseball at UCLA.[6]

Nevin made his professional debut that year with the Grand Junction Rockies[7] and spent the whole season there, batting .265 with two home runs and 18 RBI in 53 games. He played one game in 2016 for the Boise Hawks before his season was ended due to a hamstring injury.[8] He began 2017 back with Boise, and after six games, was promoted to the Asheville Tourists[9] where he finished the year batting .299/.353/.454 with eight home runs, 52 RBI, and ten stolen bases. He spent 2018 with the Lancaster JetHawks[10] where he slashed .328/.386/.503 with 13 home runs and 62 RBI in 100 games.[11] After the season, he played for the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League[12] where he won the AFL batting title and finished second in MVP voting.[13] He spent 2019 with the Hartford Yard Goats, hitting .251/.345/.399 with 13 home runs and 61 RBI over 130 games.[14] On November 20, 2019, the Rockies added Nevin to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[15]

Baltimore Orioles

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On August 30, 2020, the Rockies traded Nevin, Terrin Vavra and a player to be named later to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for Mychal Givens.[16] Minor-league outfielder Mishael Deson was sent to the Orioles to complete the transaction on September 18.[17] He was assigned to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides to begin the 2021 season.

On May 28, 2021, Nevin was promoted to the major leagues for the first time, and was announced as the starting first baseman in that day's game against the Chicago White Sox.[18] However, that day's game was postponed due to inclement weather. He made his MLB debut the next day, his 24th birthday. In the game, he notched his first MLB hit, a ground rule double off of White Sox starter Dallas Keuchel.[19]

On October 3, 2021, in the final game of the year, Nevin hit his first major league home run off of Toronto Blue Jays starter Hyun-jin Ryu.[20]

The Orioles optioned Nevin to Norfolk on August 31, 2022.[21] On December 21, Nevin was designated for assignment following the acquisition of James McCann.[22]

Detroit Tigers

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On December 31, 2022, Nevin was traded by the Orioles to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for cash considerations.[23][24] In 2023, he split time between Detroit and its Triple-A affiliate. At the major league level, he appeared in 41 games, batting .200/.306/.316 with 2 home runs and 10 RBI. He appeared in 87 games for the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens, where he hit 15 home runs, drove in 58 runs while batting .326/.400/.543. On January 18, 2024, Nevin was designated for assignment following the waiver claim of Devin Sweet.[25]

Oakland Athletics

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On January 22, 2024, Nevin was traded back to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for cash considerations.[26] Despite a strong spring training in which he hit .333 across 23 games, Nevin did not make the Opening Day roster and was designated for assignment on March 28.[27] On March 31, Nevin was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics.[28] From April 23 to May 1, Nevin had a nine–game hitting streak in which he had 14 hits, including 4 home runs and 7 RBI. Oakland went 6-3 over this span. On May 28, Nevin was designated for assignment by Oakland.[29] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Las Vegas Aviators on May 31.[30] On June 18, the A's selected Nevin's contract, adding him back to their active roster.[31] In 87 total games for Oakland, he slashed .204/.288/.331 with career–highs in home runs (7) and RBI (20). On November 1, Nevin was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Las Vegas.[32]

Saitama Seibu Lions

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On January 8, 2025, Nevin signed with the Saitama Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball.[33] On June 21, it was announced that Nevin, along with pitcher Tatsuya Imai, received the May Taiju Life Insurance Monthly MVP.[34] On June 23, the team announced a two-year contract extension with Nevin starting in 2026.[35]

Personal life

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Nevin is the son of Phil Nevin, a former MLB player and former Los Angeles Angels manager.[36][37] Phil and A's manager Mark Kotsay were teammates in San Diego when Tyler was a boy. Upon Nevin joining the A's, Kotsay recalled him in the team's clubhouse as a child.[38]

Nevin's signature move when he's on the base is to put the ring finger and pinky up while other fingers down, which he's known to do as a support for a rock band Blink-182 [39]. Both the band and Nevin are from Poway, CA.

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Tyler Joseph Nevin (born May 29, 1997) is an American player who primarily plays as an and for the of (NPB). Standing at 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) and weighing 225 pounds (102 kg), he bats and throws right-handed. Nevin is the son of , a former (MLB) player and manager, and the brother of fellow player Kyle Nevin. Nevin was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the first round (38th overall) of the 2015 MLB Draft out of in , where he had committed to play at UCLA before turning professional. He signed with the Rockies on June 18, 2015, and began his career in the Arizona Rookie League, progressing through their farm system with teams such as the , , and . Over his nine seasons (2015–2024), Nevin compiled a .282 with 78 home runs and 356 RBIs in 2,319 at-bats, establishing himself as a power-hitting corner despite dealing with injuries, including a issue that sidelined him for much of 2016. Nevin made his MLB debut on May 29, 2021, with the , to whom he had been traded by the Rockies on August 30, 2020, in exchange for pitcher . He appeared in 192 games across four MLB seasons, batting .204 with 12 home runs and 49 RBIs while playing for the (2021–2022), (2023), and (2024). After becoming a following the 2024 season, Nevin signed with the in the NPB ahead of the 2025 campaign. In his first NPB season, Nevin enjoyed a breakout year, playing in 137 games and posting a .277 batting average with 21 home runs and 63 RBIs, along with 24 doubles and a .448 slugging percentage, contributing significantly to the Lions' offense. For his performance, he won the NPB and the at first base. On June 25, 2025, he agreed to a two-year extension with the team, securing his commitment through the 2027 season.

Early life

Family background

Tyler Joseph Nevin was born on May 29, 1997, in . He is the son of , a former who played 12 seasons from 1995 to 2006 across seven teams, primarily as a third baseman for the San Diego Padres, and later served as a coach and interim manager for the [Los Angeles Angels](/page/Los Angeles_Angels) in 2022. Nevin has two siblings: an older sister, Koral, and a younger brother, Kyle, who was a draft-eligible baseball prospect in 2022 after playing college ball at . Phil Nevin's professional career profoundly shaped Tyler's early years, providing constant exposure to elite baseball environments as the family relocated with his playing schedule. Growing up primarily in during Phil's tenure with the Padres, Tyler frequently attended games at the ballpark, often watching from the stands in a kid-sized uniform rather than the family lounge, fostering an early passion for the sport. He was around the clubhouse and training sessions whenever possible, absorbing the routines and mindset of professional players firsthand. Tyler's mother, Kristin Nevin, played a pivotal role in maintaining stability amid the demands of Phil's career, handling daily logistics and supporting the children's routines during road trips and relocations. Married to since 1994 after meeting at Cal State Fullerton, Kristin reconciled with him following a brief separation in the late 1990s, helping to nurture a resilient unit that balanced the rigors of with home life.

Amateur career

Nevin attended in , where he played as a and . As a junior in 2014, he underwent Tommy John surgery on his elbow, causing him to miss the entire season and drawing attention to his recovery trajectory among scouts. Returning for his senior year in 2015, Nevin posted a .409 batting average with 15 doubles, seven home runs, 22 RBIs, and 41 runs scored over 36 games, helping Poway reach the CIF San Diego Section playoffs. His strong performance earned him several accolades, including first-team All-San Diego Section honors, MaxPreps All- Large Schools first team, and second-team MaxPreps All-American. Nevin also ranked as the No. 21 national high school prospect and No. 4 in by Perfect Game, and he participated in the Perfect Game All-American Classic showcase. During the summer of 2014, he played for the CBA squad in events like the Perfect Game National Showcase and World Wood Bat Championship, where his advanced hitting ability post-injury boosted his scouting profile. These showcases highlighted his smooth right-handed swing and power potential, drawing MLB interest despite his recent surgery. Coming from a family—his father, , was the No. 1 overall pick in the 1992 MLB Draft—Tyler opted to forgo his commitment to UCLA and enter the 2015 MLB Draft, a decision shaped by familial guidance on professional opportunities. The Colorado Rockies selected him 38th overall in the first-round compensatory portion, and he signed for a $2 million bonus, above the slot value of $1.6265 million.

Professional career

Colorado Rockies

Nevin was selected by the Colorado Rockies with the 38th overall pick in the first round of the out of in and signed with the team on June 18, 2015, for a $2 million . Assigned to the Rookie-level Grand Junction Rockies of the Pioneer League, he appeared in 53 games, batting .265 with a .368 and .386 , including two home runs and 18 RBI. Following the 2015 season, Nevin was promoted to Low-A of the in 2016, but a sidelined him for most of the year, limiting him to one rehab appearance with the Short-Season A , where he recorded a hit in his only at-bat. He returned in 2017, beginning with six games at Boise (.233/.233/.433 slash line, one ) before joining Asheville full-time. There, he excelled in 76 games with a .305/.364/.456 slash line, seven s, 47 RBI, and 10 stolen bases, earning Player of the Month honors for after batting .379 in 29 games. Overall in 2017, Nevin slashed .299/.353/.454 across 82 games and was named the Rockies' Organizational ; he also spent time on the disabled list in May and July due to undisclosed . Nevin advanced to Lancaster JetHawks of the in 2018, where he played 100 games and posted a .328/.386/.503 slash line with 13 home runs and 62 RBI. His performance earned him a selection to the All-Star Game. During this period, Nevin addressed early-career strikeout concerns—reducing his rate from 18.8% in 2015 to 16.7% in 2017 at Asheville—while demonstrating positional versatility by primarily playing third base and first base, with occasional outfield assignments to enhance his profile as a prospect. On August 30, 2020, the Rockies traded Nevin, infielder Terrin Vavra, and a to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for .

Baltimore Orioles

Nevin was acquired by the Baltimore Orioles from the Colorado Rockies on August 30, 2020, along with infielder Terrin Vavra and a , in exchange for . The 2020 minor league season was canceled due to the , so Nevin did not play following the trade. He entered the 2021 season assigned to the Orioles' Triple-A affiliate, the . In 111 games with Norfolk, Nevin batted .227/.305/.392 with 16 home runs and 52 RBI. Nevin made his major league debut on May 29, 2021—his 24th birthday—starting at first base for the Orioles against the , where he recorded his first career hit, a ground-rule double off starter . Nevin appeared in 6 major league games in 2021, batting .286/.444/.643 with 1 and 3 RBI. He was recalled again on September 28. Nevin returned to to open 2022, where he posted a .291/.382/.479 line with seven s and 36 RBI over 44 games before another call-up. In 58 major league appearances that year, he served in a reserve role and batted .197/.299/.261 with two s and 16 RBI. On December 21, 2022, the Orioles designated Nevin for assignment to accommodate the acquisition of catcher James McCann. He cleared waivers and was outrighted to Norfolk but was traded to the Detroit Tigers for cash considerations on December 31.

Detroit Tigers

On December 31, 2022, the Detroit Tigers acquired Tyler Nevin from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for cash considerations, adding depth to their infield and outfield roster ahead of the 2023 season. Nevin, a versatile right-handed hitter, was viewed as a potential utility player capable of filling multiple positions, drawing parallels to his father Phil Nevin's own career revival with the Tigers in the mid-1990s. During the 2023 season, Nevin appeared in 41 Major League games for , primarily serving as a corner and while also logging time as a . His performance included a .200 (19-for-95), two home runs, and 10 RBI, with an of .306 and of .316, reflecting a bench role in a rebuilding Tigers lineup that emphasized young talent. Nevin's flexibility across third base (14 games), first base (8 games), and the outfield (8 games) allowed him to provide sporadic contributions, though his overall output was limited by frequent shuttling between the majors and minors. Nevin spent significant time with the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens in 2023, including stints after being optioned on July 7 following a recall earlier in the season, and another recall on September 2 to bolster the September roster. This pattern underscored his status as organizational depth rather than a everyday contributor, culminating in his retention on the 40-man roster through the end of the year without further major transactions until the following offseason.

Oakland Athletics

On March 31, 2024, the Oakland Athletics claimed infielder Tyler Nevin off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles, adding him to their roster as a versatile utility player during the team's rebuilding efforts. Nevin, who had been designated for assignment by Baltimore earlier that week, quickly integrated into the Athletics' lineup, providing defensive flexibility across multiple positions including third base (25 games), first base (38 games), and left field (13 games). His addition was particularly notable given Athletics manager Mark Kotsay's longstanding connection to Nevin's father, Phil Nevin, a former MLB player and teammate of Kotsay during their time together in the late 1990s and early 2000s. In 87 games with Oakland during the 2024 season, Nevin batted .204 with 7 home runs and 20 RBI over 278 plate appearances, demonstrating a 9.0% walk rate compared to 10.8% in his prior MLB stint with the Detroit Tigers in 2023. While his overall slash line (.204/.288/.331) reflected limited offensive impact, Nevin's ability to contribute in a rebuilding context—filling gaps at corner infield and outfield spots—proved valuable for a young squad focused on development and depth. Nevin's time with Oakland concluded after the 2024 season when the Athletics outrighted him to Triple-A on November 1, 2024, removing him from the 40-man roster; he subsequently elected two days later, paving the way for his move to play professionally in .

After becoming a free agent following the 2024 MLB season with the , Tyler Nevin signed a one-year contract with the of on January 8, 2025. This marked his transition to international play, where he quickly established himself as a key contributor in the . Nevin enjoyed early success in 2025, posting a 120 wRC+ through his first 68 games with a .269/.330/.379 slash line, showcasing strong power and on-base skills while adapting to NPB pitching. He was named Player of the Month for May. He made significant adjustments at the plate, including reducing his ground ball rate compared to his MLB tenure, which helped him thrive against the league's emphasis on control and precision pitching. Over the full season, Nevin appeared in 137 games, batting .277/.346/.448 with 21 home runs and 63 RBIs, earning recognition as the first player to reach 100 hits in the . Primarily serving as a versatile —often at first and third base, with occasional duties—Nevin provided defensive stability and offensive punch for the Lions, who finished fifth in the with a 63-77-3 record. His performance, including a for his work across positions, highlighted his adaptability to NPB's unique demands, such as smaller ballparks like that reward power hitting. Nevin's strong debut led to a two-year extension announced on June 23, 2025, securing him with the Lions through the 2027 season. As of November 2025, he remains under this deal, with his success in fueling occasional discussions about a potential future MLB return after its expiration.

Personal life

Immediate family

Tyler Nevin was born to , a former player who was selected first overall in the 1992 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros and enjoyed a 12-season career from 1995 to 2006, appearing in 1,217 games across eight teams including the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Anaheim Angels, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, , Texas Rangers, and , while earning an selection in 2001. His mother, Kristin Nevin, has been a steadfast presence in the family. Nevin has two siblings: an older sister, Koral, and a younger brother, Kyle, who is also pursuing a career as an outfielder prospect in the organization, having been drafted in the 11th round of the 2023 MLB Draft out of and reaching Double-A Tulsa by 2025, where he notably hit for the cycle on August 13, 2025. The Nevin family has provided consistent support throughout Tyler's career, with his parents and siblings frequently attending games during his minor league stints and MLB call-ups, such as the 2022 series between the Baltimore Orioles and that pitted Tyler against his father's managerial team. As of 2025, the family maintains a close-knit support system centered in , where Phil and Kristin reside in a spacious home equipped with baseball training facilities like a , facilitating ongoing involvement in their sons' athletic pursuits despite Tyler's international commitments. Phil Nevin's own MLB experience significantly influenced Tyler's decision to pursue professionally from a young age.

Marriage and children

Tyler Nevin married Emily Plantier on November 4, 2023, in . Emily's father, , is a former who played for eight seasons across five teams from 1990 to 1997, appearing in 610 games with a .243 , 91 home runs, and 292 RBIs.

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