Tyler Fay
Position: RHP
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 215 lbs
Bats/Throws: R/R
Born: 01/22/2004
College: University of Alabama
How Acquired: Drafted 6th Round, 169th Overall, 2026
Bonus: $342,500
40-man Roster: No
Rule 5 Eligible: 2028
Minor League Free Agency: 2031
Options Left: 3
Overview
The Pirates drafted Fay as a senior out of Alabama. He was mostly a reliever prior to his last year, then made 18 starts with a 4.54 ERA, 2.1 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9. He throws his fastball 91-93 mph according to MLB Pipeline and 92-95 according to Baseball America. The pitch has good movement and deception, and he throws it from a wide angle that is tough on right-handed hitters. His out pitch is a slider that he throws against hitters on both sides of the plate. He also has a cutter and change that aren’t well regarded. Fay has good control but may have trouble with left-handed hitters as a pro. Pipeline ranked him 229th in the draft pool, BA 140th. Like all of the Pirates’ draftees in the earlier rounds, he’s a high-floor, low-ceiling pick. Fay signed for $61,000 under the slot amount.
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July 14, 2026: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in round 6, 169th overall pick; signed July 17.