17 Facts About Tyrell Jenkins

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Tyrell Deon Jenkins was born on July 20,1992 and is an American former professional baseball pitcher.

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Tyrell Jenkins played in Major League Baseball for the Atlanta Braves.

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Tyrell Jenkins attended Henderson High School in his hometown, where he played basketball and was a highly ranked recruit in both baseball and American football.

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4.

Tyrell Jenkins was drafted by the St Louis Cardinals in the first round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft.

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5.

Tyrell Jenkins made his professional debut in 2010 for the Johnson City Cardinals.

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6.

Tyrell Jenkins appeared in two games, allowing no runs over three innings pitched with two strikeouts.

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7.

Tyrell Jenkins was personally invited to spring training by Cardinals manager Mike Matheny in 2012.

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8.

Tyrell Jenkins pitched that season for the Quad Cities River Bandits.

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9.

Tyrell Jenkins started 2013 with the Peoria Chiefs and was promoted to the Palm Beach Cardinals during the season.

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10.

Tyrell Jenkins remained with Gwinnett for the rest of the year, finishing with a total of 25 starts, and a 3.

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11.

Tyrell Jenkins was named the Braves' Minor League Pitcher of the Year at the end of the season.

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12.

Tyrell Jenkins opened the 2016 season in Gwinnett's starting rotation, where he pitched.

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13.

On June 16,2016, Tyrell Jenkins was called up to the major leagues for the first time.

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14.

Tyrell Jenkins made his debut six days later against the Miami Marlins, throwing one scoreless inning in relief to finish the eighth inning.

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15.

On July 29,2016, Tyrell Jenkins recorded his first Major League win against the Philadelphia Phillies giving up one unearned run, four hits, and four walks as well as recording four strikeouts through six innings.

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16.

Tyrell Jenkins was claimed by the Cincinnati Reds on December 23,2016.

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17.

In 2019, Tyrell Jenkins was playing for The Kekambas, a softball team in Texas.

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