Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Kyle Muller was born October 7, 1997, in Dallas, Texas. He is a pitcher in the MLB.

Muller committed to the University of Texas at Austin to play college baseball for the Texas Longhorns. He was drafted by the Braves with the 44th pick of the 2016 MLB draft. He signed with the Braves, receiving a $2.5 million signing bonus, to forego his commitment to Texas.

After signing, Muller was assigned to the GCL Braves, where he posted a 1-0 record with a 0.65 ERA in 27.2 innings pitched. In 2017, Muller pitched for the Danville Braves where he pitched to a 1-1 record and 4.15 ERA in 11 games started.He began the 2018 season with the Rome Braves, and was promoted to the Florida Fire Frogs on May 8. He joined the Mississippi Braves on August 6. In 25 starts between the three clubs, Muller went 11-3 with a 3.03 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP. Muller spent the entire 2019 season with Mississippi. He had a 7-6 record and a 3.14 ERA in 22 starts.

After the 2020 season, the Braves added Muller to their 40-man roster.

On December 12, 2022, the Oakland Athletics acquired Muller from the Braves in a three-team trade in which the Atlanta Braves acquired Sean Murphy, the Brewers acquired William Contreras, Joel Payamps, and Justin Yeager, and the Athletics also acquired Manny Piña, Esteury Ruiz, Freddy Tarnok, and Royber Salinas. On March 24, 2023, Muller was named the Opening Day starter for Oakland.