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UC SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA, JUL 14 – Tyler Bremner set UCSB records with 295 strikeouts and posted 111 strikeouts in 2025, becoming the first pitcher taken second overall in the MLB Draft, the Angels said.
- Tyler Bremner, a right-handed pitcher from UC Santa Barbara, was chosen with the second pick in the first round of the 2025 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday night.
- Bremner's selection followed his record-breaking collegiate career, including a 295 career strikeouts program record and two-time All-American honors earned by 2025.
- He excelled with a 111 strikeouts and a 3.49 ERA during his junior season and led UC Santa Barbara after strong performances since his freshman year.
- Angels scouting director Tim McIlvaine expressed strong confidence in Bremner, highlighting his 6-foot-2 stature and effective changeup as key reasons for their high regard.
- Bremner is expected to address Anaheim's pitching needs while aiming to advance quickly through the minor leagues as the highest Gaucho draft pick ever.
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