Connor Overton

Connor Danford Overton (born July 24, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Cincinnati Reds organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays and Pittsburgh Pirates.

Connor Overton
Cincinnati Reds
Pitcher
Born: (1993-07-24) July 24, 1993
Richmond, Virginia
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 12, 2021, for the Toronto Blue Jays
MLB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record0–1
Earned run average4.70
Strikeouts15
Teams

Career

Miami Marlins

Overton was selected by the Miami Marlins in the 15th round of the 2014 Major League Baseball Draft. He was released by the Marlins in July 2015.[1]

Washington Nationals

Following his release Overton signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals organization. His contract was not renewed at the end of the 2015 season and he elected for free agency.

Sioux City Explorers

Overton signed with the Sioux City Explorers of the independent American Association of Professional Baseball on April 13, 2016.[2] He went 5–1 on the season with a 1.96 ERA and 11 saves and was named a league All-Star before signing with the Giants.[3]

San Francisco Giants

Overton was signed by the San Francisco Giants on August 11, 2016.[3] Overton was released by the Giants in June 2019.[4]

Lancaster Barnstormers

After his release Overton played for the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball for the remainder of the 2019 season.[5]

Toronto Blue Jays

Overton was signed by the Toronto Blue Jays to a minor league contract on February 2, 2021.[6] The Blue Jays selected Overton's contract and promoted him the Major League roster on August 11, 2021.[7] On August 12, 2021, he made his major league debut against the Los Angeles Angels. In 4 appearances for the Blue Jays in 2021, Overton did not give up a run, while striking out 4. On September 3, 2021, Overton was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays.[8]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On September 6, 2021, Overton was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.[9]

References
  1. Times-Dispatch, JOHN O’CONNOR Richmond. "Atlee High grad Connor Overton has 'gone through the wringer' on way to Squirrels' roster". Richmond Times-Dispatch.
  2. "Sioux City Explorers Add Cunningham, Overton, and Lomascolo". April 13, 2016. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  3. "X's Overton heading to Giants organization". Sioux City Journal. August 11, 2016. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  4. "Blue Jays prospect watch: Pitcher Connor Overton makes his own breaks and catches on with Bisons". thestar.com. June 5, 2021.
  5. "Connor Overton gives Bisons' pitching a lift in spot start to help them take series". The Trentonian. May 9, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  6. O'Connor, John (May 28, 2021). "In January, Connor Overton (Atlee High) sought a job via Twitter. In May, he starred in Triple-A". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  7. "Jays place P Stripling on 10-day IL with left oblique strain". TSN.ca. August 11, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  8. "Blue Jays Claim Jake Lamb From White Sox". MLB Trade Rumors.
  9. "Pirates Claim Connor Overton off Waivers from Blue Jays".
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