Jones attended Marquette High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After a successful High School career, Tyler played college baseball at Madison College. After two years at Madison College, Jones was drafted in the 21st round by the Chicago White Sox  (2010) but turned down the offer to go play at LSU. After one year at LSU, he was drafted in the 11th round by the Minnesota Twins. Tyler has climbed the ranks with multiple organizations throughout his young career. After several years with the Twins, Tyler has also played in the Braves,Yankees,and Diamondback's systems. Heading into the 2018 season Tyler has now agreed to a deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates and will be starting the year in big league spring training. 

Jones, at the age of 28, has a lively fastball that sits 93-96 touching 97. Tyler  hopes to have a successful spring training and to make it on the 40 man big league roster come opening day. In conclusion all of us here any MBA are rooting for him and wishing him nothing but success on his journey to the big leagues.