Tyler Fay, a 6‑foot‑5 right‑hander from Doniphan, Nebraska, heard his name called in the sixth round of the 2026 MLB Draft, landing the 169th overall pick with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
During his three seasons at Alabama, Fay compiled a 13‑9 record and a 5.21 ERA over 60 appearances, and in his breakout 2026 campaign he posted an 11‑5 record, a 4.54 ERA and 127 strikeouts in 109 innings.
His most memorable moment came on March 20, 2026, when he threw a no‑hitter against the Florida Gators, fanning 13 batters while walking just two.
That performance helped the Crimson Tide capture the College World Series title, marking Alabama’s first championship since 1999 and underscoring the program’s resurgence.
Fay becomes the first Alabama pitcher selected in the draft since the Minnesota Twins took Riley Quick and Jonathan Stevens in 2025, a milestone that highlights the growing pipeline of talent from the SEC.
The Pirates’ scouting department praised Fay’s fastball velocity and poise under pressure, projecting him as a potential frontline starter for the club’s rebuilding rotation.