Tyler Phillips Makes MLB Debut
July 9, 2024 - Texas League (TL)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release
FRISCO, Texas - Former Frisco RoughRiders pitcher Tyler Phillips made his MLB debut with the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, July 7th in their game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park.
The 26-year-old Phillips came in out of the bullpen for the Phillies, throwing the last four innings in a no-decision. He allowed just one run over the four innings on three hits while striking out seven and not walking a batter.
The former 16th-round draft pick by the Rangers in 2015 was claimed by the Phillies organization in 2021 off of waivers after he was designated for assignment by Texas on July 24th. He was then released by the Phillies, but resigned on a Minor League contract and has been with them ever since, pitching mostly for Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
This season, he was 7-3 with a 4.89 ERA across 15 starts with the IronPigs before his promotion.
The righty first joined the RoughRiders in the 2019 campaign, going 7-9 with a 4.73 ERA in 18 outings with 16 starts. He was once again with the Riders in 2021 before heading to the Phillies that July.
Phillips is the ninth former RoughRiders player to make his MLB debut in 2024 and the 206th player in franchise history, joining Wyatt Langford, Justin Slaten, Justin Foscue, Davis Wendzel, Cole Winn, Ricky Vanasco, Jack Leiter and Gerson Garabito.
Tuesday, July 9th, the RoughRiders open a six-game homestand against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Kansas City Royals) at 7:05 p.m. RHP Josh Stephan (2-4, 4.36) is expected to take the mound for the Riders against RHP Luinder Avila (6-4, 4.21) for the Naturals.
The Frisco RoughRiders, Double-A affiliate of the World Series champion Texas Rangers, host their eighth homestand of the season with a stacked week full of promotional events spanning from Tuesday, July 9th through Sunday, July 14th against the Royals-affiliated Northwest Arkansas Naturals. The six-game series features First Responders Night, Texas Monthly BBQ Night and Bluey Night.
For tickets and more information about the Frisco RoughRiders, visit or call 972.731.9200.
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