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Tyler Wade is an American professional baseball utility player for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball. He has previously played in MLB for the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Angels, and Oakland Athletics.
The New York Yankees selected Wade in the fourth round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft. He had committed to play college baseball at San Diego State University, but chose to forgo his commitment and sign with the New York Yankees, for a $371,300 signing bonus.
In 2019, Wade was called up from Triple-A on April 1 when Miguel Andújar suffered a labrum tear in his shoulder. After hitting .204 over 20 games, he was sent back to Triple-A on May 8. Wade was once again recalled to the majors when CC Sabathia went on the Injured List at the end of July. He was demoted on August 2 but recalled on August 18 when Thairo Estrada went down with a hamstring injury. He remained with the Yankees for the rest of the year, and finished the 2019 season hitting .245/.330/.362 with two home runs and 11 RBIs in 108 plate appearances.
In the coronavirus-shortened 2020 season, Wade was positioned as the team’s super utility player, able to play almost every position on the field. He hit .170/.288/.307 with 3 home runs and 10 RBIs in 52 games. In 2021, Wade made the opening Day roster. He was optioned to Triple-A on April 10 but returned on April 27. He remained with the Bronx Bombers for the rest of the season and hit .268/.354/.323 with 17 stolen bases in 103 games.
On November 3, 2023, Wade signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres. On March 19th, 2024, the Padres selected Wade’s contract and added him to their Opening Day roster
The featured Rawlings Official Major League Baseball has been signed by former New York Yankee and current San Diego Padres Utility Player Tyler Wade. The Baseball includes an official Steiner Sports hologram and matching COA for authenticity purposes.
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