Tyler Freeman

Tyler Andrew Freeman (born May 21, 1999) is an American professional baseball utility player for the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball (MLB). Amateur career Freeman attended Etiwanda High School in Etiwanda, California. As a senior in 2017, he hit .526 with four home runs, 36 runs batted in, and 18 stolen bases. Professional career Freeman was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the second round of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the Indians, forgoing his commitment to play college baseball at Texas Christian University. Freeman made his professional debut with the Arizona League Indians, batting .297 in 36 games. He played the 2018 season with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, slashing .352/.405/.511 with two home runs, 38 runs batted in, and 14 stolen bases in 72 games, earning New York-Penn League All-Star honors. He started 2019 with the Lake County Captains, with whom he was named a Midwest League All-Star, before being promoted to the Lynchburg Hillcats in June. Over 123 games between both teams, Freeman batted .306/.368/.410 with three home runs, 44 runs batted in, and 19 stolen bases.