Tyler Alexander
#13 RP · Rangers
Height
6'1"
Weight
214 lbs
Age
31
College
TCU
Draft
2015, Rd 2, #65
Experience
7 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/L
C
C
D+
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Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 208 | 4.524064 | 22-42 | 457 | 1.2959002 | 0.0 | 3 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.1M
Guaranteed
$675K
AAV
$1.1M/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Fan & Media Sentiment
D+
Negative
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Tyler Alexander's signing with the Rangers generated minimal fanfare, with his D+ sentiment grade reflecting the market's lukewarm reception to what was perceived as a depth move rather than a meaningful upgrade. Media coverage framed the low-cost, incentive-laden deal as organizational prudence—the Rangers hedging their bets on a seven-year veteran who profiles as a replacement-level arm with modest upside potential. The calculated gamble narrative dominated discussions, with analysts viewing Alexander as bullpen filler rather than a difference-maker in Texas's relief corps. While coverage remained neutral-to-positive without any red flags around injury or character concerns, the lack of enthusiasm from both media and fanbase speaks to Alexander's status as a middling reliever in a crowded marketplace. The Rangers clearly see him as organizational depth, and the public perception aligns with that modest expectation—a solid professional who won't move the needle but provides insurance coverage at minimal financial risk.
News: 5FanVerdicts Analysis: 1
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 5/9 | vs CHC | L 1-7 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Thu, 5/7 | @ NYY | L 2-9 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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About this player
Tyler Alexander is a player in his 7th MLB season listed at RP for the Rangers. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every MLB player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for Tyler Alexander: Contract Value Index C, Performance C, Sentiment D+, Fan Verdict pending.
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