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Robert Tyler is a 6'4", 225lb right hander out of the University of Georgia who was drafted in the 28th round by the Baltimore Orioles, although he was considered unsignable. Tyler's power fastball is his best pitch, usually sitting at 92-95 and can reach 99 miles per hour, a good changeup that is expected to get better, and a loopy curve that he has yet to master. Robert has had a hard time repeating his delivery and has had to be shut down the past two seasons, which leads scouts to believe that he would be better off in the bullpen. The Georgia native has pitched fairly well so far this spring, but his walk rate is high as he continues to try and improve his below average control. The big righty has dealt with forearm injuries, so teams have not seen much of him, and if he pitches well down the stretch he could move up quickly in a relatively thin class. Robert Tyler has a similar build and throwing action to Wade Davis, who started in the beginning of his career before becoming an ace reliever out of the Kansas City Royals bullpen. The Twins will no doubt be interested in Robert Tyler, but there will likely be better players available at #15 overall.