LEXINGTON, KY – The Lexington Legends have announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Tyler Guilfoil, bringing a hometown arm back to the Bluegrass for the 2026 season.
A native of Lexington, Guilfoil attended Lafayette High School before continuing his career at the University of Kentucky. With the Kentucky Wildcats baseball, he emerged as one of the top relievers in the Southeastern Conference, posting a 1.59 ERA with 80 strikeouts and six saves, establishing himself as one of the premier bullpen arms in college baseball.
Guilfoil was selected in the 8th round of the 2022 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros and quickly advanced through the organization, reaching the Triple-A level with the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. Known for his power arsenal and ability to miss bats, Guilfoil adds valuable experience and depth to the Legends pitching staff.
“Tyler is exactly the type of player we want in Lexington,” said Manager Paul Fletcher. “He brings high-level experience, a power arm, and a strong connection to this community. Having a hometown player who came up through Lafayette and Kentucky makes this a special addition for our organization and our fans.”
The addition of Guilfoil strengthens the Legends roster as the club prepares for its home opener on Friday, April 24 at Legends Field.
The Legends return home for Opening Weekend beginning Friday, April 24 at 7:00 PM. Opening Night is presented by Lexington Clinic and will feature a postgame fireworks show. Saturday night’s game will include postgame fireworks presented by the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety. Sunday’s 2:00 PM game is Family Fun Sunday, presented by the YMCA of Central Kentucky, featuring postgame Kids Run the Bases.
About the Lexington Legends
The Lexington Legends are a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and proudly serve as the longest-running professional sports team in Central Kentucky, delivering affordable, family-friendly entertainment at Legends Field. For tickets and more information, call 859-252-HITS (4487) or visit www.LexingtonLegends.com.
About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)
Celebrating its third decade, the Atlantic League is Major League Baseball’s first Professional Partner League, a player gateway to the major leagues, and a leader in baseball innovation. Over its 27-year history, the ALPB has sent over 1,450 players to MLB organizations while drawing nearly 50 million fans to its 10 state-of-the-art ballparks that stretch from New York to North Carolina. Follow the action at AtlanticLeague.com.
