Drafted in the 4th round (134th overall) by the Chicago Cubs in 2016 (signed for $500,000).
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Miller pitched Cal Baptist to the Division II West regional final, pitching on three days' rest after winning the regional opener. The listed 6-foot-5, 200-pounder should become the highest-drafted player in school history, topping 2014 seventh-rounder Trevor Oaks (Dodgers). Miller, who struck out 29 in 25 Cape Cod League innings last summer, maintained his prospect status this season by throwing plenty of strikes with a 91-93 mph fastball that can reach 96. He's more of a groundball pitcher than a power guy, with an above-average low-80s slider that can miss bats but also induces weak groundball outs. His changeup needs fine-tuning to be an average pitch. Miller, who was throwing in the mid-80s in high school, has matured nicely and still could have a bit more left in the tank. He's expected to be picked in the first five rounds.
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TRACK RECORD: Miller was drafted by the Cubs in the fourth round out of Division II California Baptist following a dominant showing in the Cape Cod League the previous summer. He progressively made his way up the minors and took a step forward at the Cubs' alternate training site in 2020, leading to his major league debut in August.
SCOUTING REPORT: Miller is a big, sturdy righthander who generates lots of natural movement on his pitches. His 90-95 mph fastball features natural cutting action and late ride at the top of the strike zone, and he backs it up with a true cutter in the upper 80s that also plays at the top of the zone. Miller mostly relies on those two pitches. He has a low-to-mid-80s slider that cuts late and a changeup, but both are fringy-to-below average offerings. Miller struggled with his control in the majors but was efficient in the minors with above-average control. He avoids barrels and generates soft contact more than swings and misses.
THE FUTURE: The Cubs used Miller as a spot starter/long reliever in his debut. He'll try to force his way into a larger role in 2021.
TRACK RECORD: When Miller was selected in the fourth round of the 2016 draft he became the highest-drafted player in California Baptist's history, topping the 2014 seventh-round selection of Trevor Oaks. He put together a solid first three seasons in pro ball, including a 2018 season when he struck out 126 hitters. That total ranked third-best among Cubs minor leaguers. He continued that progress in 2019, when he blitzed the competition at Double-A Tennessee before running into trouble after a promotion to Triple-A Iowa.
SCOUTING REPORT: Miller's pitch mix and approach have changed as he's moved through the system. In prior years he'd worked a sinker-slider combination, but he added or adjusted a changeup and curveball before the 2019 season and saw big results. The new repertoire allows him to work up in the zone with a low-90s fastball with riding action and follow it with a downer curveball to both sides of the plate. He still throws the slider, which functions as a short cutter and projects as a fringe-average pitch. The changeup, which he throws with a Vulcan-style grip that best fits his hands, also should be fringe-average with more development. He also needs to continue to work to keep his upper and lower halves in sync in his delivery.
THE FUTURE: Miller was hit hard at Triple-A and figures to return there in 2020. He projects as a backend starter.
Draft Prospects
Miller pitched Cal Baptist to the Division II West regional final, pitching on three days' rest after winning the regional opener. The listed 6-foot-5, 200-pounder should become the highest-drafted player in school history, topping 2014 seventh-rounder Trevor Oaks (Dodgers). Miller, who struck out 29 in 25 Cape Cod League innings last summer, maintained his prospect status this season by throwing plenty of strikes with a 91-93 mph fastball that can reach 96. He's more of a groundball pitcher than a power guy, with an above-average low-80s slider that can miss bats but also induces weak groundball outs. His changeup needs fine-tuning to be an average pitch. Miller, who was throwing in the mid-80s in high school, has matured nicely and still could have a bit more left in the tank. He's expected to be picked in the first five rounds.
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Scouting Reports
TRACK RECORD: Miller was drafted by the Cubs in the fourth round out of Division II California Baptist following a dominant showing in the Cape Cod League the previous summer. He progressively made his way up the minors and took a step forward at the Cubs' alternate training site in 2020, leading to his major league debut in August.
SCOUTING REPORT: Miller is a big, sturdy righthander who generates lots of natural movement on his pitches. His 90-95 mph fastball features natural cutting action and late ride at the top of the strike zone, and he backs it up with a true cutter in the upper 80s that also plays at the top of the zone. Miller mostly relies on those two pitches. He has a low-to-mid-80s slider that cuts late and a changeup, but both are fringy-to-below average offerings. Miller struggled with his control in the majors but was efficient in the minors with above-average control. He avoids barrels and generates soft contact more than swings and misses.
THE FUTURE: The Cubs used Miller as a spot starter/long reliever in his debut. He'll try to force his way into a larger role in 2021.
TRACK RECORD: Miller was drafted by the Cubs in the fourth round out of Division II California Baptist following a dominant showing in the Cape Cod League the previous summer. He progressively made his way up the minors and took a step forward at the Cubs' alternate training site in 2020, leading to his major league debut in August.
SCOUTING REPORT: Miller is a big, sturdy righthander who generates lots of natural movement on his pitches. His 90-95 mph fastball features natural cutting action and late ride at the top of the strike zone, and he backs it up with a true cutter in the upper 80s that also plays at the top of the zone. Miller mostly relies on those two pitches. He has a low-to-mid-80s slider that cuts late and a changeup, but both are fringy-to-below average offerings. Miller struggled with his control in the majors but was efficient in the minors with above-average control. He avoids barrels and generates soft contact more than swings and misses.
THE FUTURE: The Cubs used Miller as a spot starter/long reliever in his debut. He'll try to force his way into a larger role in 2021.
TRACK RECORD: When Miller was selected in the fourth round of the 2016 draft he became the highest- BA GRADE 50 Risk: High BA GRADE 45 Risk: Medium BA GRADE 50 Risk: High drafted player in California Baptist’s history, topping the 2014 seventh-round selection of Trevor Oaks. He put together a solid first three seasons in pro ball, including a 2018 season when he struck out 126 hitters. That total ranked third-best among Cubs minor leaguers. He continued that progress in 2019, when he blitzed the competition at Double-A Tennessee before running into trouble after a promotion to Triple-A Iowa.
SCOUTING REPORT: Miller’s pitch mix and approach have changed as he’s moved through the system. In prior years he’d worked a sinker-slider combination, but he added or adjusted a changeup and curveball before the 2019 season and saw big results. The new repertoire allows him to work up in the zone with a low-90s fastball with riding action and follow it with a downer curveball to both sides of the plate. He still throws the slider, which functions as a short cutter and projects as a fringe-average pitch. The changeup, which he throws with a Vulcan-style grip that best fits his hands, also should be fringe-average with more development. He also needs to continue to work to keep his upper and lower halves in sync in his delivery.
THE FUTURE: Miller was hit hard at Triple-A and figures to return there in 2020. He projects as a backend starter.
TRACK RECORD: When Miller was selected in the fourth round of the 2016 draft he became the highest-drafted player in California Baptist's history, topping the 2014 seventh-round selection of Trevor Oaks. He put together a solid first three seasons in pro ball, including a 2018 season when he struck out 126 hitters. That total ranked third-best among Cubs minor leaguers. He continued that progress in 2019, when he blitzed the competition at Double-A Tennessee before running into trouble after a promotion to Triple-A Iowa.
SCOUTING REPORT: Miller's pitch mix and approach have changed as he's moved through the system. In prior years he'd worked a sinker-slider combination, but he added or adjusted a changeup and curveball before the 2019 season and saw big results. The new repertoire allows him to work up in the zone with a low-90s fastball with riding action and follow it with a downer curveball to both sides of the plate. He still throws the slider, which functions as a short cutter and projects as a fringe-average pitch. The changeup, which he throws with a Vulcan-style grip that best fits his hands, also should be fringe-average with more development. He also needs to continue to work to keep his upper and lower halves in sync in his delivery.
THE FUTURE: Miller was hit hard at Triple-A and figures to return there in 2020. He projects as a backend starter.
Career Transactions
Chicago Cubs placed RHP Tyson Miller on the 60-day injured list. Left hip impingement.
Chicago Cubs sent RHP Tyson Miller on a rehab assignment to Iowa Cubs.
Chicago Cubs placed RHP Tyson Miller on the 15-day injured list retroactive to March 21, 2025. Left hip impingement.
Chicago Cubs traded SS Jake Slaughter and cash to Seattle Mariners for RHP Tyson Miller.
Seattle Mariners designated RHP Tyson Miller for assignment.
Seattle Mariners selected the contract of RHP Tyson Miller from Tacoma Rainiers.
New York Mets optioned RHP Tyson Miller to Syracuse Mets.
New York Mets optioned RHP Tyson Miller to Syracuse Mets.
New York Mets claimed RHP Tyson Miller off waivers from Los Angeles Dodgers.
New York Mets claimed RHP Tyson Miller off waivers from Los Angeles Dodgers.
New York Mets reassigned RHP Tyson Miller to the minor leagues.
RHP Tyson Miller roster status changed by Los Angeles Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers designated RHP Tyson Miller for assignment.
Oklahoma City Dodgers activated RHP Tyson Miller.
Oklahoma City Dodgers activated RHP Tyson Miller.
Los Angeles Dodgers optioned RHP Tyson Miller to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers optioned RHP Tyson Miller to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers activated RHP Tyson Miller.
Los Angeles Dodgers recalled RHP Tyson Miller from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers recalled RHP Tyson Miller from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
RHP Tyson Miller assigned to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Milwaukee Brewers traded RHP Tyson Miller to Los Angeles Dodgers for cash.
Milwaukee Brewers traded RHP Tyson Miller to Los Angeles Dodgers for cash.
Milwaukee Brewers designated RHP Tyson Miller for assignment.
Milwaukee Brewers recalled RHP Tyson Miller from Nashville Sounds.
Milwaukee Brewers recalled RHP Tyson Miller from Nashville Sounds.
Milwaukee Brewers optioned RHP Tyson Miller to Nashville Sounds.
Milwaukee Brewers optioned RHP Tyson Miller to Nashville Sounds.
Milwaukee Brewers recalled RHP Tyson Miller from Nashville Sounds.
Milwaukee Brewers recalled RHP Tyson Miller from Nashville Sounds.
Milwaukee Brewers optioned RHP Tyson Miller to Nashville Sounds.
Milwaukee Brewers optioned RHP Tyson Miller to Nashville Sounds.
Milwaukee Brewers recalled RHP Tyson Miller from Nashville Sounds.
Milwaukee Brewers recalled RHP Tyson Miller from Nashville Sounds.
Milwaukee Brewers optioned RHP Tyson Miller to Nashville Sounds.
Nashville Sounds activated RHP Tyson Miller.
Milwaukee Brewers optioned RHP Tyson Miller to Nashville Sounds.
Milwaukee Brewers recalled RHP Tyson Miller from Nashville Sounds.
Milwaukee Brewers recalled RHP Tyson Miller from Nashville Sounds.
Milwaukee Brewers optioned RHP Tyson Miller to Nashville Sounds.
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