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My Take
Tim Mayza embodies a type of player I quietly root for: the bullpen lefty built on grind rather than glamour. Drafted out of Millersville University in the 12th round, he had every reason to vanish, yet he carved out a real MLB career across the Blue Jays, Yankees, Pirates and now the Phillies. Relievers live in the shadows, warming up daily and trusted only in the tight, nerve-shredding moments, which is precisely why I admire them. Surviving and staying useful for years after such a late draft slot is its own kind of triumph. He is the unglamorous backbone every winning team needs.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tim Mayza
- Name (Japanese)
- ティム・メイザ
- Reading
- てぃむ・めいざ
- Born
- January 15, 1992 (age 34)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Monkey
- Origin
- Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
- Occupation
- professional baseball player
2. Background
- University
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tim Mayza born?
Born January 15, 1992 (age 34).
Where is Tim Mayza from?
Tim Mayza is from Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Tim Mayza do?
Tim Mayza works as professional baseball player.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.