Tyler Austin

Born: 9/6/1991 in Conyers, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2016-08-13 | Final Game: 2019-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Christopher Tyler Austin

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Biography

Tyler Austin was a professional baseball player born in 1991, who played primarily as a position player from 2016 to 2019. He made his Major League Baseball debut with the New York Yankees, showcasing a power-hitting ability that garnered attention during his time in the league. Over the course of his career, Austin participated in 209 games, where he recorded 114 hits, 33 home runs, and 91 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .219. His contributions to the teams he played for were marked by his ability to drive in runs and provide a power threat, particularly during a competitive era characterized by an emphasis on home runs and offensive production. Austin's career was notable not only for his performance on the field but also for his journey through the ranks of professional baseball, which included stints in the minor leagues before breaking into the majors. With a total of 4 stolen bases, he displayed some speed on the bases, complementing his power-hitting style. While his overall batting average reflected challenges at the plate, Austin's impact in key moments, particularly in clutch situations, highlighted his potential as a valuable player. After finishing his major league career on September 29, 2019, he left a mark as a player who contributed to the evolving landscape of baseball during his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
209	521	75	114	20	1	33	91	4	54	215	0.219	0.292	0.451	0.743	-86.7

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.

Career SLG .451 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.743 vs. league average 0.744 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2016	NYY	AL	31	83	7	20	3	0	5	12	1	7	36	0.241	.255 (-6%)	.321 (-7%)	.417 (+10%)	.738 (+3%)	27.8
2017	NYY	AL	20	40	4	9	2	0	2	8	0	4	17	0.225	—	—	—	—	0.0
2018	NYY	AL	34	121	16	27	6	0	8	23	1	8	53	0.223	.247 (-10%)	.318 (-12%)	.409 (+15%)	.727 (+3%)	28.4
2018	MIN	AL	35	123	18	29	4	0	9	24	0	11	42	0.236	.247 (-5%)	.318 (-8%)	.409 (+19%)	.727 (+7%)	28.4
2019	MIN	AL	2	4	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
2019	SFG	NL	70	130	24	24	2	1	8	20	1	17	57	0.185	.252 (-27%)	.322 (-14%)	.434 (-8%)	.757 (-10%)	0.0
2019	MIL	NL	17	20	5	4	2	0	1	4	1	6	7	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	100	80	597	38	2	51
OF	37	20	32	3	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2016	NYA	1B	27	20	166	15	0	17
2016	NYA	OF	5	2	4	0	0	0
2017	NYA	1B	8	5	49	1	0	1
2017	NYA	OF	7	1	2	0	0	0
2018	NYA	1B	27	26	193	9	1	14
2018	MIN	1B	15	14	101	7	0	14
2019	MIN	1B	2	1	14	0	0	0
2019	SFN	1B	12	11	53	4	0	3
2019	SFN	OF	25	17	26	3	1	1
2019	MIL	1B	9	3	21	2	1	2