Tyler Dyson

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Washington Nationals #22 prospect in 2021
  TRACK RECORD: Dyson went 4-0, 3.23 in 39 innings as a dynamic freshman for the 2017 College World Series-champion Florida Gators. He wasn't quite as effective the following two seasons as a weekend starter, but the Nationals still drafted him in the fifth round and signed him for $500,000. Dyson posted a 1.07 ERA in starts after signing, enhancing the Nationals belief they got a good value.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Dyson attacks the strike zone with his mid-90s fastball and potentially plus slider. He also has confidence in his curveball and changeup, which work well in combination. After metrics revealed the natural sink on his fastball, he added a two-seamer to what is now a five-pitch arsenal. An infielder for much of his high school career, Dyson is a good athlete who repeats his mechanics well. He's also well prepared, having pitched in big games in college.
  
  THE FUTURE: Dyson has the pitch mix to remain a starter. He's ready for his first full minor league season in 2021.
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  Ranked Washington Nationals #17 prospect in 2020
  TRACK RECORD: Dyson played mostly infield in high school in Bradenton, Fla., before dominating on the mound as a senior. He adjusted well to pitching in the SEC, managing a 3.23 ERA in 39 innings as a freshman on Florida's 2017 national championship team. In 2019, he was projected as a possible first-round pick, but he had a 4.95 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP. Two of his college appearances as a junior were out of the bullpen, but the Nationals would like to use him as a starter as long as possible. Dyson signed for $500,000.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Scouts clocked Dyson's fastball as high as 99 mph in the SEC tournament. He was hitting 96 this summer with short-season Auburn. His slider needs work, but he has a pitcher's frame and a strong, quick arm. He has the ability to repeat his clean, easy delivery but struggles at times with his control.
  
  THE FUTURE: Dyson appears ready to make his full-season debut, likely at low Class A Hagerstown. He'll focus on gaining movement on his fastball and improving his secondary pitches while increasing his workload.

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #123 prospect in 2019 draft
  A first-team Preseason All-American, Dyson was set up to extend Florida's streak of first-round pitching prospects to four years, following in the footsteps of A.J. Puk and Dane Dunning (2016), Alex Faedo (2017) and Brady Singer and Jackson Kowar (2018). However, Dyson has struggled with both his command and secondary offerings this spring, to the point where he lost his spot in the Gators' starting rotation. Through his first 10 appearances, Dyson posted a 5.06 ERA with career-low strikeout rate (6.75 batters per nine innings) and a walk rate approaching five batters per nine innings. Dyson does have a plus fastball--in terms of its pure velocity in the low to mid-90s--but the pitch lacks life, and with below-average control the pitch has been more hittable than the radar gun would suggest. Previously, Dyson has shown a plus slider as well, but the pitch has been more average this spring. His changeup has also been below-average, which has allowed hitters to simply sit on his fastball. Dyson was most effective during his freshman season at Florida when he was used as a reliever. Currently working with a two-pitch mix and below-average command, scouts now believe that's his most likely future role as well. Dyson does have a solid frame at 6-foot-3, 225 pounds, so if a team believes it can figure out how to improve his control via mechanical tweaks or simplifying his delivery--as well as improving his third-pitch changeup--then he may still have some upside as a future starter.
• Ranked #340 prospect in 2016 draft
  Dyson had an excellent senior season for Braden River High, and then impressed scouts with his performance at the Florida all-star game in Sebring on Memorial Day weekend. Dyson threw his fastball 92-94 mph in Sebring, a tick harder than his usual low-90s velocity. He pairs it with a curveball that is a solid offering at its best, but remains inconsistent. Listed at 6-foot-3, 210 pounds, Dyson has a solid frame and plenty of arm strength. He is committed to Florida.

• March, 2021 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Dyson went 4-0, 3.23 in 39 innings as a dynamic freshman for the 2017 College World Series-champion Florida Gators. He wasn't quite as effective the following two seasons as a weekend starter, but the Nationals still drafted him in the fifth round and signed him for $500,000. Dyson posted a 1.07 ERA in starts after signing, enhancing the Nationals belief they got a good value.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Dyson attacks the strike zone with his mid-90s fastball and potentially plus slider. He also has confidence in his curveball and changeup, which work well in combination. After metrics revealed the natural sink on his fastball, he added a two-seamer to what is now a five-pitch arsenal. An infielder for much of his high school career, Dyson is a good athlete who repeats his mechanics well. He's also well prepared, having pitched in big games in college.
  
  THE FUTURE: Dyson has the pitch mix to remain a starter. He's ready for his first full minor league season in 2021.
• December, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Dyson went 4-0, 3.23 in 39 innings as a dynamic freshman for the 2017 College World Series-champion Florida Gators. He wasn't quite as effective the following two seasons as a weekend starter, but the Nationals still drafted him in the fifth round and signed him for $500,000. Dyson posted a 1.07 ERA in starts after signing, enhancing the Nationals belief they got a good value.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Dyson attacks the strike zone with his mid-90s fastball and potentially plus slider. He also has confidence in his curveball and changeup, which work well in combination. After metrics revealed the natural sink on his fastball, he added a two-seamer to what is now a five-pitch arsenal. An infielder for much of his high school career, Dyson is a good athlete who repeats his mechanics well. He's also well prepared, having pitched in big games in college.
  
  THE FUTURE: Dyson has the pitch mix to remain a starter. He's ready for his first full minor league season in 2021.
• July, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Dyson played mostly infield in high school in Bradenton, Fla., before dominating on the mound as a senior. He adjusted well to pitching in the SEC, managing a 3.23 ERA in 39 innings as a freshman on Florida’s 2017 national championship team. In 2019, he was projected as a possible first-round pick, but he had a 4.95 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP. Two of his college appearances as a junior were out of the bullpen, but the Nationals would like to use him as a starter as long as possible. Dyson signed for $500,000.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Scouts clocked Dyson’s fastball as high as 99 mph in the SEC tournament. He was hitting 96 this summer with short-season Auburn. His slider needs work, but he has a pitcher’s frame and a strong, quick arm. He has the ability to repeat his clean, easy delivery but struggles at times with his control.
  
  THE FUTURE: Dyson appears ready to make his full-season debut, likely at low Class A Hagerstown. He’ll focus on gaining movement on his fastball and improving his secondary pitches while increasing his workload.
• February, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Dyson played mostly infield in high school in Bradenton, Fla., before dominating on the mound as a senior. He adjusted well to pitching in the SEC, managing a 3.23 ERA in 39 innings as a freshman on Florida's 2017 national championship team. In 2019, he was projected as a possible first-round pick, but he had a 4.95 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP. Two of his college appearances as a junior were out of the bullpen, but the Nationals would like to use him as a starter as long as possible. Dyson signed for $500,000.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Scouts clocked Dyson's fastball as high as 99 mph in the SEC tournament. He was hitting 96 this summer with short-season Auburn. His slider needs work, but he has a pitcher's frame and a strong, quick arm. He has the ability to repeat his clean, easy delivery but struggles at times with his control.
  
  THE FUTURE: Dyson appears ready to make his full-season debut, likely at low Class A Hagerstown. He'll focus on gaining movement on his fastball and improving his secondary pitches while increasing his workload.
• December, 2018 Scouting Report
  A first-team Preseason All-American, Dyson was set up to extend Florida's streak of first-round pitching prospects to four years, following in the footsteps of A.J. Puk and Dane Dunning (2016), Alex Faedo (2017) and Brady Singer and Jackson Kowar (2018). However, Dyson has struggled with both his command and secondary offerings this spring, to the point where he lost his spot in the Gators' starting rotation. Through his first 10 appearances, Dyson posted a 5.06 ERA with career-low strikeout rate (6.75 batters per nine innings) and a walk rate approaching five batters per nine innings. Dyson does have a plus fastball--in terms of its pure velocity in the low to mid-90s--but the pitch lacks life, and with below-average control the pitch has been more hittable than the radar gun would suggest. Previously, Dyson has shown a plus slider as well, but the pitch has been more average this spring. His changeup has also been below-average, which has allowed hitters to simply sit on his fastball. Dyson was most effective during his freshman season at Florida when he was used as a reliever. Currently working with a two-pitch mix and below-average command, scouts now believe that's his most likely future role as well. Dyson does have a solid frame at 6-foot-3, 225 pounds, so if a team believes it can figure out how to improve his control via mechanical tweaks or simplifying his delivery--as well as improving his third-pitch changeup--then he may still have some upside as a future starter.