No. 2 pick Bremner dazzles in pro debut: 3 scoreless IP, 6 K's
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Tyler Bremner entered the 2025 season ranked as MLB Pipeline's top Draft-eligible pitching prospect. While he found success on the mound, he dealt with tragedy away from it, losing his mother to breast cancer on June 11, nearly a month before the Angels made him the second overall pick.
The Angels hit the brakes after selecting Bremner, allowing him to recoup before making his professional debut. That time finally arrived Saturday -- and it was worth the wait.
MLB’s No. 76 prospect took the mound for High-A Tri-City and tossed three scoreless innings in a 1-0 victory over Vancouver at Gesa Stadium.
In many ways, Bremner’s start was a perfect illustration of what he can do when he is at his best. The San Diego native racked up nine swings-and-misses in his outing, striking out six of the 10 batters he faced.
Less than a year ago, Bremner broke the UC Santa Barbara career strikeout record (295), surpassing a mark that had stood since 1983. When the Angels made him their first-round selection with the second overall pick, he became the highest-drafted Gaucho in program history.
The last two players the Angels selected with top three picks? Darin Erstad (No. 1, 1995) and Troy Glaus (No. 3, 1997), both of whom went on contribute to the club’s first – and only – World Series championship in 2002.
That’s a lot to put on the shoulders of a player who wasn’t born yet during that historic run but early signs point to the hurler’s ample potential, as does the fact he immediately ascended to the top spot on the club's Top 30 Prospects list.
In his one Spring Training appearance, Bremner issued two walks in one inning of work as he adjusted to the pitch clock, but his fastball averaged an electric 98 mph. He spent the rest of the spring working on his slider, while also having a 65-grade changeup at his disposal.
While there's currently just one start to go off, Bremner’s pro debut gives Halo hopefuls something to dream on.