As a freshman, Tyler Wilson has become one of the most lethal pitchers on the mound for the University of Rhode Island in recent memory. In eight appearances (seven starts), Wilson went 6-3 with a 2.16 ERA and 75 strikeouts in 87.1 innings of work. Wilson became the first freshman in Atlantic-10 Conference history to win both the Pitcher and Rookie of the Year honors in the same season. Wilson was also named the Louisville Slugger National Player of the Week back on April 14 after hurling a one-hitter against the University of Richmond.

A resident of Palmer, Massachusetts, Wilson was the ace of the Palmer High School pitching staff. Wilson was named to the All-Western Mass team many times, and even threw a no-hitter as a sophomore in high school.