Tyler Mahle was drafted in the 7th round of the 2013 draft out of Westminster, CA. The 18-year right-hander went to Arizona to begin his pro career.
In June, Mahle made his way into only one game. On the 26th, he threw an inning of shutout ball with a hit, walk, and strikeout each.
July got going on the 1st for Mahle. He threw 2 perfect inning against the Rangers and accrued 2 strikeouts. On the 6th, he would get a start and go 3 innings. He gave up 3 earned runs off of 5 hits and added 3 more strikeouts against the Indians. Facing the Royals on the 11th, he surrendered an earned run, 2 hits, and struck out a batter in an inning’s work. After a layoff, Mahle would throw again on the 21st and collect 2 strikeouts in a perfect inning against the Mariners. Making another start on the 26th, he once again threw 3 innings and allowed 2 earned runs, 2 hits, 2 walks, and added 2 strikeouts. In July, Mahle threw 10 innings and produced a 5.40 ERA and 1.10 WHIP. He was able to strikeout 10 and walk just 2 batters.
To end the season, Mahle put together a good month of August. On the 1st, he got through 4 innings and allowed just one unearned run plus 2 hits, a walk, and 6 strikeouts. He got hit around in his next game on the 6th. Against the Rangers, he gave up 3 runs, but only one was earned, 7 hits, a walk, and 3 strikeouts in 3.2 innings. On the 11th, he threw another 3 innings that resulted in 5 runs, one earned, 6 hits, a walk, and a strikeout. Turning things around on the 16th, he lasted 5.1 innings and allowed just an unearned run, 2 hits, a walk, and struck out 3. Against the Brewers on the 21st, he completed 4.2 innings and gave up an earned run plus an unearned run from 5 hits, a walk, and a strikeout. To end the season, he went out with a bang. He tossed 3 perfect innings and posted 5 strikeouts against the Dodgers on the 27th. In August, he totaled 23.2 innings with a 1.14 ERA and 1.14 WHIP. Mahle made 19 batters swing and miss and issued just 5 free passes.
Season Stats
| Team | W | L | SV | ERA | IP | H | HR | BB | K | WHIP | K/BB |
| AZL Reds | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2.34 | 34.2 | 32 | 0 | 8 | 30 | 1.15 | 3.8 |
Overall Thoughts
Tyler Mahle had a strong professional debut as he posted a low ERA and showed off a good walk and strikeout ratio. The 7th rounder impressed and will look toward taking a step forward in the 2014 season, most likely coming in Billings.