Editing Jason Tyner (section)

=== New York Mets ===
Tyner was drafted in the first round (21st overall) of the [[1998 Major League Baseball draft]] by the [[New York Mets]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chass |first=Murray |date=June 3, 1998 |title=BASEBALL; Mets' No. 1 Draft Selection Snubs Agent |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1998/06/03/sports/baseball-mets-no-1-draft-selection-snubs-agent.html |access-date=October 3, 2024 |website=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref> He signed with the team, earning a $1.07 million signing bonus.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Diamos |first=Jason |date=March 4, 1999 |title=BASEBALL; Tyner Tries to Break the Mold of Top Met Draft Picks |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1999/03/04/sports/baseball-tyner-tries-to-break-the-mold-of-top-met-draft-picks.html |access-date=October 3, 2024 |website=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref> Tyner rose quickly through the Mets' [[minor league baseball|minor league]] system, and was recalled by the Mets on June 5, {{mlby|2000}}.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 5, 2000 |title=BASEBALL; New Leadoff Hitter for Mets |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2000/06/05/sports/baseball-new-leadoff-hitter-for-mets.html |access-date=October 3, 2024 |website=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref> He made his major league debut that day against the [[Baltimore Orioles]], going 2-for-3 with a sacrifice hit and RBI in the 4–2 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 5, 2000 |title=Belle has three hits as Mets fall |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/2000/20000605/recap/balnym.html |access-date=October 3, 2024 |website=[[ESPN]] |agency=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref> He was optioned back to the Triple-A [[Norfolk Tides]] on June 26.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 26, 2000 |title=TRANSACTIONS |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2000/06/26/sports/transactions-943398.html |access-date=October 3, 2024 |website=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref> In 13 games with the Mets, Tyner hit .195 with 5 RBI and a [[stolen base]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Jason Tyner Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/t/tynerja01.shtml |access-date=October 3, 2024 |website=[[Baseball Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>