• Full name Tyler Andrew Heineman
  • Born 06/19/1991 in Pacific Palisades, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: S / Throws: R
  • School UCLA
  • Debut 09/04/2019
  • Drafted in the 8th round (249th overall) by the Houston Astros in 2012 (signed for $125,000).
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    After playing sparingly for two years as Steve Rodriguez's backup, Heineman assumed the everyday job this spring and had a breakout season. He hit over .400 deep into the season before cooling off late. With a stocky 5-foot-10 build that evokes Mike LaValliere or a Molina brother, Heineman is a hard-working, blue-collar player with a passion for the game. He's not a polished receiver but projects as an average defender with enough quickness to block balls in the dirt effectively. He handles pitchers well and controls the running game, thanks to an average arm and a quick transfer and release. Offensively, Heineman is a switch-hitter with a contact approach from both sides. He sprays the ball around the field and doesn't strike out often, but he doesn't offer any power. He profiles as a solid backup catcher in the big leagues.

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  • Buffalo Bisons activated C Tyler Heineman.
  • C Tyler Heineman roster status changed by Buffalo Bisons.
  • Toronto Blue Jays recalled C Tyler Heineman from Buffalo Bisons.
  • Toronto Blue Jays recalled C Tyler Heineman from Buffalo Bisons.
  • Buffalo Bisons activated C Tyler Heineman.
  • Toronto Blue Jays optioned C Tyler Heineman to Buffalo Bisons.
  • Toronto Blue Jays optioned C Tyler Heineman to Buffalo Bisons.
  • Toronto Blue Jays recalled C Tyler Heineman from Buffalo Bisons.
  • Toronto Blue Jays recalled C Tyler Heineman from Buffalo Bisons.
  • C Tyler Heineman roster status changed by Buffalo Bisons.
  • Toronto Blue Jays optioned C Tyler Heineman to Buffalo Bisons.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates traded C Tyler Heineman to Toronto Blue Jays for SS Vinny Capra.
  • Buffalo Bisons activated C Tyler Heineman.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates traded C Tyler Heineman to Toronto Blue Jays for SS Vinny Capra.
  • Toronto Blue Jays optioned C Tyler Heineman to Buffalo Bisons.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates designated C Tyler Heineman for assignment.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates optioned C Tyler Heineman to Indianapolis Indians.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates selected the contract of C Tyler Heineman from Indianapolis Indians.
  • Indianapolis Indians activated C Tyler Heineman.
  • C Tyler Heineman assigned to Indianapolis Indians.

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