10th round - Tyler Wilson - RHP - University of Virginia [Archive]

The Rick

06-07-2011, 03:37 PM

Hey, a reliever..Something different!

You didn't hear? They're changing it to the 30 roster, with the extra 5 spots being allotted for BP arms. JJ's ahead of the curve.

Hooded Viper

06-07-2011, 03:39 PM

Well I guess they have decided to change their philosophy on how to build a BP :-)

lovetoaster

06-07-2011, 03:39 PM

Seen him pitch a few times recently and have been impressed. Not a big arm, but knows how to pitch. Has some really nasty breaking stuff.

Here is some video from probably his best start of the year, after having 11 Ks against Miami a few weeks ago.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fV7UySesR-8

lovetoaster

06-07-2011, 03:42 PM

http://www.perfectgame.org/players/playerprofile.aspx?ID=125763

I don't think that is the right Tyler Wilson.

And I would not be so quick to assume he will be a reliever.

clapdiddy

06-07-2011, 03:43 PM

Well I guess they have decided to change their philosophy on how to build a BP :-)

About flippin' time!

Mizerooskie

06-07-2011, 03:44 PM

Started 14 games, 111 K's in 88.1 IP.

Why is it a foregone conclusion that he's a reliever?

weams

06-07-2011, 03:49 PM

I don't think that is the right Tyler Wilson.

And I would not be so quick to assume he will be a reliever.

Very true thanks.

http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/06/06/1251579/cavaliers-clinch-regional-title.html

lovetoaster

06-07-2011, 03:49 PM

Started 14 games, 111 K's in 88.1 IP.

Why is it a foregone conclusion that he's a reliever?

Agreed. I would lean more toward starter for right now.

waroriole

06-07-2011, 03:51 PM

Started 14 games, 111 K's in 88.1 IP.

Why is it a foregone conclusion that he's a reliever?

No clue. I'd love to hear from our experts on this one.

Sports Guy

06-07-2011, 03:52 PM

Started 14 games, 111 K's in 88.1 IP.

Why is it a foregone conclusion that he's a reliever?

Were the 14 games started this season or college career? 2010, he was a reliever.

lovetoaster

06-07-2011, 03:54 PM

Were the 14 games started this season or college career? 2010, he was a reliever.

This season. He was a reliever the previous three years and was successful, but was also excellent in the rotation this year.

lovetoaster

06-07-2011, 03:56 PM

No clue. I'd love to hear from our experts on this one.

Agreed. Obviously he has been successful as a starter this year, and I think he has the makeup to be a starter in the pros. But I will be the first to admit that I do not have nearly the refined eye that some of our experts do.

lovetoaster

06-07-2011, 03:58 PM

I jumped the gun calling him a reliever. Saw that he had been a reliever the 3 previous years... didn't look at his numbers this year well enough.

Yeah, he has been successful in both roles, so there is some versatility there. He commands his fastball and from what I have seen, he has a very good curve. Not sure of his other pitches though. I would love to see him have a few more MPH on the fastball, but if he did, he probably would have been around in the 10th round.

weams

06-07-2011, 03:58 PM

http://www.streakingthelawn.com/2011/4/20/2123779/tyler-wilson-nominated-for-lowes-baseball-senior-class-award

weams

06-07-2011, 04:00 PM

Midlothian alumnus Tyler Wilson took a perfect game into the sixth inning and John Hicks (Goochland) had an RBI and a run scored to lead Virginia to a 3-2 win over Miami in an ACC game Saturday.

Wilson allowed a hit to Shane Rowland in the sixth and a walk in the eighth and struck out 11. Keith Werman had two hits and an RBI for the Cavaliers as well.
May 15th

lovetoaster

06-07-2011, 04:01 PM

May 15th

Yeah, that the game that I linked video from earlier. I watched that game on Fox Sports Net and he was phenomenal.

RVAbird

06-08-2011, 02:26 PM

Had to earn a spot in Cavs rotation. Conversion to starting this season has been excellent. Unclear whether JJ views him as a starter or reliever going forward. Could move quickly in the bullpen, but is an intriguing option as a starter. I like this pick.

He won the regional championship game for Virginia last sunday, going 6.1 IP with 7 Ks and 1 BB, allowing just one run. Great K/BB ratio, though some due to deception. He's a name to watch.

Stotle

06-08-2011, 03:20 PM

I jumped the gun calling him a reliever. Saw that he had been a reliever the 3 previous years... didn't look at his numbers this year well enough.
I have to say, I think I'd prefer him to be used in the pen. His arm has now been stretched out some, so he should be able to go multiple innings. Has major college experience. Has been used as a reliever before, and knows what is necessary to get up and be mentally prepared to come into games.

I'd be shocked if he made it to the majors as a starter, but has enough command to fill a middle-reliever role, or long man. I just can't imagine him getting out major leaguers twice in one night.

Stotle

06-10-2011, 02:06 PM

I know the Scouting Bureau has his name listed as Philip Wilson (which is his given name). But he goes by Tyler Wilson, and when you see him on TV this June he will be referred to as Tyler Wilson.

That is all...

TakebackOPACY

06-10-2011, 02:38 PM

And really that's all Joe Jordan needed to know. He rarely passes on guys named Tyler.

lovetoaster

06-13-2011, 12:10 PM

Well they just sound like better baseball players. Unlike guys named Hayden.

:)

TakebackOPACY

06-23-2011, 07:11 PM

Wilson is making the start for UVA against Cal right now on ESPN2.

EutawStreet

06-23-2011, 07:17 PM

Wilson is making the start for UVA against Cal right now on ESPN2.

We should be paying special attention to this game for a few reasons.

1. Our draft pick is pitching for UVA.
2. Pitching for Cal is our 6th round draft pick from last year that did not sign.
3. Anderson got drafted by the Nats this year. (lower than last year btw)

If you aren't rooting for UVA this game you are not an Orioles fan.

MurphDogg

06-23-2011, 08:54 PM

http://twitter.com/keithlaw/status/84057661775159296

Tyler Wilson is dealing right now. Location has been outstanding.
Through 5 innings, he has allowed two hits, no walks and struck out 4.

RVAbird

06-23-2011, 09:50 PM

Wilson's night is done, as he exits with runners in scoring position with two outs in the 7th. Big start from the Senior righty.

EDIT:SS Chris Taylor tried to make a diving stop up the middle but the run scores.

Tyler Wilson's final line:

7 2/3 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 K

In a huge elimination game. Exits to a standing O and chants from UVA fans. Curtain call. Great night.

Tony-OH

06-23-2011, 10:49 PM

RVAbird

06-23-2011, 10:55 PM

From what I saw he was 88-90 with a some life. Curveball was getting a lot of swing and miss but it was an average pitch at best. Good 10th round pick though. Looks like a potential setup guy or Ryan Berry-lite...

Early he was 89-91, late he was 88-90. CB gets swings and misses but won't fool a ton in MLB. He's likely a reliever, where he can come out and chuck it low 90s and keep guys off balance with a solid CB and CH.

One thing I loved today was that he really commanded the fastball. He's come a long way from last season. Should make for a solid ML reliever.

Tony-OH

06-23-2011, 11:41 PM

Early he was 89-91, late he was 88-90. CB gets swings and misses but won't fool a ton in MLB. He's likely a reliever, where he can come out and chuck it low 90s and keep guys off balance with a solid CB and CH.

One thing I loved today was that he really commanded the fastball. He's come a long way from last season. Should make for a solid ML reliever.

I didn't see a change in the three innings I watched so I'll take your word on it. He'll need very good command, but I could see him in a middle relief/long man role. Not sure he has the velocity needed to be late in games but he could have a setup guy ceiling.

Obando

06-24-2011, 12:09 AM

If nothing else, Tyler Wilson looks like a great pick for the 10th round and he has a real chance to contribute in the majors, whether as a swingman or a late-inning reliever.

On the other hand, after watching Dixon Anderson stink it up for Cal, I feel like the O's may have dodged a bullet when he decided not to sign last year as our 6th round pick. He probably has a better arm and stuff than Wilson, but he's not close to being as good of a "pitcher" as Wilson is. And Anderson's stats have always been very mediocre, whereas Wilson has put up some very impressive numbers this year in his first full year as a starter (he was primarily a reliever his first 3 years). The O's must have liked Anderson's size and arm (he supposedly throws a hard sinker), but to me there's not much else to like about him and I'm glad we didn't give in to his demands to be paid 3rd round money last year.

waroriole

06-24-2011, 09:07 AM

http://espn.go.com/ncaa/notebook/_/page/CWSnotebook/day-6

Very complimentary things said about Wilson. Also, notice the C on his jersey. Seems like he is very well respected by his teammates.

clapdiddy

06-24-2011, 09:30 AM

His fastball reminds me of Koji. Sneaky fast, with a little bit of movement, and more importantly, good command.

paulcoates

06-24-2011, 09:54 AM

baseballnelie

06-28-2011, 08:51 PM

blazer

06-28-2011, 09:14 PM

Are you sure that's what was said? This article written yesterday on the senior class award website quotes him saying he would like to go to medical after his baseball career is done.

http://www.seniorclassaward.com/columns/view/the_right_things_matter_to_virginias_tyler_wilson/

“My dream as a child has always been to play pro baseball,” said Wilson, a 10th-round pick by the Orioles this June. “I’ve been blessed enough to have that opportunity, and that’s coming up here soon. I’m going to give that 120 percent every day that I can. But growing up, I thought it was important to establish another career option that I was in love with. I love the medical field. Knowing how directly Tommy John surgery is related to baseball, that seems like a perfect fit if that becomes an option down the line—to help put people back together, give them another chance to succeed.”

Vandy

06-28-2011, 09:16 PM

During the Florida vs. South Carolina game right now, they just showed Tyler Wilson receiving the Lowe's Senior Class Award. Congratulations!!

They also mentioned that he was a 10th round draft pick of the Baltimore Orioles, but was going to end his baseball career and stay at Virginia for medical school.

That's great for him to win that award, and it's also great that he was accepted to medical school, but how the heck do we not know these things before investing a top 10 pick on the guy? I know the hit rate of a tenth round pick is not high, but still, we need to add as much talent and depth as possible, so this seems strange if true.

EDIT: Thanks for the link, Blazer. I think Wilson has a chance to climb the ladder as a reliever, so he'd be nice depth for our system and potentially our major league bullpen. Glad to see he's interested in having a pro career before medical school.

Can_of_corn

07-06-2011, 07:58 PM

From Steve Melewski on twitter

The #Orioles have come to terms with 10th-round draft pick, RHP Tyler Wilson of Univ of Virginia. Now have inked six of top ten picks

Gurgi

07-06-2011, 08:04 PM

Sounds like the talk of him going off to be a doctor right now was probably a negotiation tactic. Clever.

Can_of_corn

07-06-2011, 08:15 PM

http://www.masnsports.com/steve_melewski/2011/07/orioles-agree-with-10th-round-draft-pick.html

The Orioles have come to terms with their 10th-round draft pick, University of Virginia right-handed pitcher Tyler Wilson. He went 10-0 with an ERA of 2.24 this year as a senior for a Cavalier team that made the College World Series.

The Orioles have now signed six of their top 10 picks getting pitchers Mike Wright (round three), Kyle Simon (round four), Matt Taylor (round five), Trent Howard (round seven) and Devin Jones (round nine) along with Wilson. They have come to terms with 15 picks overall.

RVAbird

07-06-2011, 08:20 PM

Sounds like the talk of him going off to be a doctor right now was probably a negotiation tactic. Clever.

Believe that was Wilson's teammate, Danny Hultzen.

Can_of_corn

07-06-2011, 08:27 PM

Believe that was Wilson's teammate, Danny Hultzen.

Both of them actually. With Hultzen there is supposedly a rather large trust that would trigger if he graduates med school.

Stotle

07-06-2011, 08:52 PM

Well, he can't be getting much over slot or this deal wouldn't be announced. Not that Baltimore should be paying crazy overslot for a long man type. Solid get for Baltimore in the tenth.

RVAbird

07-07-2011, 01:45 AM

Both of them actually. With Hultzen there is supposedly a rather large trust that would trigger if he graduates med school.

Wow, totally missed the Dr. Wilson talk. He's graduated, so his only leverage was a graduate program I guess. I think this deal is probably close to slot.

GoldGlove21

07-07-2011, 06:16 AM

Well, he can't be getting much over slot or this deal wouldn't be announced. Not that Baltimore should be paying crazy overslot for a long man type. Solid get for Baltimore in the tenth.

Ok, so the the MLBTradeRumors site has a link for Wilson and it takes you to a stat page that shows him being drafted by the Red Sox in 2008 and actually playing for their teams in 2009-2011. How exactly does that work or is that an error on their part? I have never heard of a kid getting drafted and being eligible for both college and minor league ball so I am going to assume an error.

Stat Page: http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=wilson001tyl

Stotle

07-07-2011, 11:03 AM

Ok, so the the MLBTradeRumors site has a link for Wilson and it takes you to a stat page that shows him being drafted by the Red Sox in 2008 and actually playing for their teams in 2009-2011. How exactly does that work or is that an error on their part? I have never heard of a kid getting drafted and being eligible for both college and minor league ball so I am going to assume an error.

Stat Page: http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=wilson001tyl

Different Tyler Wilson. Red Sox Wilson went to HS in Georgia. UVA Wilson went to HS in Virginia.

PapaRick

07-07-2011, 04:45 PM

But have you ever seen them in the same place?

UMDTerrapins

09-04-2011, 07:23 AM

Loving his numbers so far. Particularly the 4 walks in 30 innings. Has anyone seen his starts at Aberdeen?

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=P&sid=t488&t=p_pbp&pid=592869

eb45

09-04-2011, 11:07 AM

He didn't start at home before I had to stop covering the team to go back to school, unfortunately. I talked to him briefly and he's a really nice guy who seems to have a good mind for pitching, for what that's worth.

weams

09-05-2011, 08:39 AM

Different Tyler Wilson. Red Sox Wilson went to HS in Georgia. UVA Wilson went to HS in Virginia.And is named Philip if I remember correctly. Tyler is his middle name.