Evansville Otters Bring Back Vail; Sign Three Others

Evansville Otters Bring Back Vail; Sign Three Others

Source: Frontier League News

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Evansville Otters have signed right-handed pitcher Tyler Vail. Vail, an Easton, Pa. native, was signed by the Otters before the 2015 season after spending the previous five years in the Oakland Athletics’ organization. In two seasons with the Otters (2015-16), Vail is 15-8 with a 4.06 ERA in 35 appearances. He has pitched 206 innings while striking out 160 batters. Last year, the Arizona Diamondbacks signed Vail before the start of the season and he split time between Hillsboro and Missoula, where he made 14 total starts. “We are looking forward to having Tyler back with us this season,” Otters manager Andy McCauley said. “I felt he improved in 2016 and was set for a great year when his contract was purchased by the Diamondbacks. “He brings a wealth of experience and energy to our staff and he should be able to assist (pitching coach) Max (Peterson) in helping our younger pitchers.” In 2016, Vail was vital in helping the Otters return to the Frontier League playoffs. He started 17 games and finished 6-3 with a 3.11 ERA. Vail was drafted in the fifth round of the 2010 MLB Amateur Draft by the Athletics and he…

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