Tyson Ross facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tyson Ross
Ross with the Detroit Tigers in 2019
Pitcher
Born: (1987-04-22) April 22, 1987 (age 38) Berkeley, California, U.S.
Batted: Right Threw: Right
debut
April 7, 2010, for the Oakland Athletics
Last appearance
May 10, 2019, for the Detroit Tigers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	44–70
Earned run average	4.04
Strikeouts	816
Teams
Oakland Athletics (2010–2012) San Diego Padres (2013–2016) Texas Rangers (2017) San Diego Padres (2018) St. Louis Cardinals (2018) Detroit Tigers (2019)
Career highlights and awards
All-Star (2014)
Medals Men's baseball Representing USA Pan American Games Silver 2007 Rio de Janeiro Team

Tyson William Ross (born April 22, 1987) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams. These include the Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers, St. Louis Cardinals, and Detroit Tigers.

Tyson Ross was chosen by the Athletics in the second round of the 2008 MLB Draft. He started playing in MLB in 2010. In 2014, he was picked to be an MLB All-Star, which is a big honor for a baseball player.

Early Life and College Baseball

Tyson Ross grew up in Oakland, California. He went to Bishop O'Dowd High School in Oakland. In high school, he was a great player. As a junior, he hit .366 with seven home runs. He also pitched well, with a 1.53 ERA. In his senior year, he was named the 2005 North Coast Section CIF Player of the Year. He had an amazing 0.71 ERA and 130 strikeouts.

After high school, Ross went to the University of California, Berkeley. He studied American Studies and played college baseball for the California Golden Bears baseball team. In 2007, he won the Rawlings Gold Glove award. This award goes to the best fielding pitcher in the country. He was also chosen for the All Pac-10 Conference team in both 2007 and 2008. During his college career, Ross had 271 strikeouts and 19 wins.

Professional Baseball Career

Tyson Ross was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the second round of the 2008 MLB draft. He signed a contract and received a $694,000 bonus.

Starting in the Minor Leagues

Ross began his professional career in the minor leagues in 2008. He played for the Single-A Kane County Cougars. In 2009, he played for the Single-A Stockton Ports and then the Double-A Midland RockHounds. He worked hard to improve his pitching skills.

Playing for the Oakland Athletics (2010–2012)

Tyson Ross joined the Oakland Athletics in 2010. He made his MLB debut on April 7, 2010, against the Seattle Mariners. He even struck out his childhood hero, Ken Griffey Jr., in that game! A few days later, he earned his first career MLB save. Ross spent time as both a reliever and a starter for the Athletics. He also played for their Triple-A team, the Sacramento River Cats.

During his time with the Athletics, Ross wore jersey number 66. This was special to him because it was the name of the street where he first played baseball.

Time with the San Diego Padres (2013–2016)

In November 2012, Ross was traded to the San Diego Padres. He worked hard to earn a spot in their starting rotation. In 2013, he had a shoulder injury but came back strong. He finished the 2013 season with a 3.17 ERA.

Ross had a fantastic year in 2014. He won 13 games and had a great 2.81 ERA. He also recorded 195 strikeouts, which was one of the best in the National League. He threw a lot of sliders, which is a type of pitch. For his excellent performance, he received the 2014 Padres Clyde McCullough Pitcher of the Year Award.

He continued his success in 2015, starting 33 games. He had a career-high 212 strikeouts and a 3.26 ERA. He again won the Padres Clyde McCullough Pitcher of the Year Award. In 2016, Ross was the Padres' opening day starter. However, his season was cut short due to a shoulder injury. He had surgery to fix the problem.

Playing for Other Teams (2017–2019)

After leaving the Padres, Ross signed with the Texas Rangers in 2017. He made his debut with them in June. He later returned to the San Diego Padres in 2018. On April 20, 2018, Ross and another pitcher, Brad Hand, almost pitched a no-hitter against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Ross pitched for 7.2 innings and only allowed one hit.

Later in 2018, the St. Louis Cardinals claimed Ross. He played in nine games for them. In 2019, Ross signed with the Detroit Tigers. He won his first game as a Tiger on April 7, 2019. Unfortunately, he was placed on the disabled list in May due to an elbow injury and did not pitch again that season.

Later Career and Retirement

In 2020, Ross signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants. However, he was released and decided not to play in the 2020 season. In 2021, he signed with the Texas Rangers again but was released without playing any games.

Working in Baseball After Playing

On February 18, 2023, Tyson Ross joined the Los Angeles Dodgers. He now works as a special assistant. His job is to help with player development and performance.

International Baseball Experience

Tyson Ross also played for Team USA. He represented his country in 2007 at the Pan-American Games and the World Port Tournament. He also played for the USA Baseball Junior National teams in 2004 and 2005.

Tyson Ross's Pitching Style

Tyson Ross used four main pitches when he played. His best pitch was a four-seam fastball, which he threw very fast, usually between 90 and 95 miles per hour. He also threw a two-seam fastball at a similar speed. For right-handed batters, he often used his slider, which was a key strikeout pitch. He also had a changeup pitch, which he mostly used against left-handed batters.

Personal Life

Tyson Ross comes from a family of athletes and medical professionals. His younger brother, Joe Ross, is also a professional baseball pitcher. Joe played for the Washington Nationals and now plays for the Philadelphia Phillies. Tyson's father, Willie, is a pediatrician (a doctor for children). His mother, Jean, is an emergency room nurse. His sister, Frankie, played soccer in college at Portland State University.