MAYZA
Tim Mayza is an American professional baseball pitcher, here are some key points about his career and current status:
Personal Details
- Born: January 15, 1992, in Allentown, Pennsylvania25.
- Height: 6-3 (190 cm)5.
- Weight: 215 lbs (97 kg)5.
- Nickname: Mayz1.
Amateur and Early Career
- Mayza played baseball, basketball, and soccer at Upper Perkiomen High School in Red Hill, Pennsylvania. He had a notable high school career, including a no-hitter as a sophomore2.
- He attended Millersville University of Pennsylvania and played college baseball for the Millersville Marauders. In his final year, he posted an 11–3 record, 1.55 ERA, and 91 strikeouts in 98 2/3 innings2.
Professional Career
- Drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 12th round of the 2013 MLB June Amateur Draft25.
- Made his MLB debut on August 15, 2017, for the Toronto Blue Jays2.
- Spent several seasons with the Blue Jays, with notable performances such as a 1.52 ERA in 69 appearances in 20232.
Recent Career
- In 2024, Mayza struggled with an 8.03 ERA in 24.2 innings for the Blue Jays, leading to him being designated for assignment on June 29 and released on July 53.
- He signed a minor-league contract with the New York Yankees in July 2024 and was assigned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He made his Yankees debut on August 17, 202434.
Current Status
- After signing with the Yankees, Mayza's performance improved but he still finished the regular season with a 6.33 ERA and 1.62 WHIP over 42.2 innings. The Yankees non-tendered him on November 23, 2024, making him a free agent3.