- “I made Virginia Wesleyan my first choice because of the location being near the beach and home, as well as baseball.”
- Selected Virginia Wesleyan over Averett University, Ferrum College, and the University of Mary Washington
Career Highs
Innings Pitched: 4.0 - (Methodist - 3/9/16)
Strikeouts: 2 - (2x, most recent, Mary Washington - 4/10/17)
Sophomore (2017): Took a major step forward as a sophomore, appearing in 17 games out of the bullpen… Finished the season with a 1.56 ERA… Did not allow a run until his 12th appearance of the season… Surrendered just two extra base hits in 17.1 innings… Held opponents scoreless in 15 of 17 appearances.
Freshman (2016): Appeared in nine games, making one start on the mound for the Marlins… Won his only decision on the year in a game against Methodist on March 9… Held opposing batters to a .250 batting average... Eight of his nine appearances were scoreless, including the first seven of his college career.
Before VWC: First Team All-Conference selection as a junior and senior at Bruton High School… Collected Second Team All-Conference accolades as a sophomore… Honor Roll all four years.
Personal: Son of David and Christine Floyd… Has two younger sisters, Maggie and Grace.
Get to Know Tyler
- Enjoys deer and duck hunting, fishing, riding four-wheelers, and spending time with family and friends
- Fan of the New York Mets and David Wright
