James Hoyt (baseball)
James Hoyt | |
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Lancaster Stormers – No. 26 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Boise, Idaho, U.S. | September 30, 1986|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
August 3, 2016, for the Houston Astros | |
MLB statistics (through 2021 season) | |
Win–loss record | 4–1 |
Earned run average | 3.94 |
Strikeouts | 135 |
Teams | |
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James Allen Hoyt (born September 30, 1986) is an American
Career
Yuma Scorpions
After graduating from
Edinburg Roadrunners
After the Scorpions folded, he went on to pitch for the Edinburg Roadrunners of the North Atlantic Baseball League. In 12 games for Edinburg, Hoyt pitched to a 1.04 ERA with 19 strikeouts in 17.1 innings pitched.[3]
Wichita Wingnuts/Olmecas de Tabasco
Hoyt then signed with the
Atlanta Braves
While pitching for Tabasco, Hoyt impressed Atlanta Braves scouts and they signed him to a minor league contract on November 15, 2012.[7][8]
Hoyt started his career in the Braves organization with the
Houston Astros
On January 14, 2015, Hoyt along with Evan Gattis was traded to the Houston Astros for Rio Ruiz, Andrew Thurman, and Mike Foltynewicz.[9]
On August 2, 2016, the Astros promoted Hoyt to the major leagues.[10]
On March 31, 2017, he was optioned to the
Cleveland Indians
On July 6, 2018, Hoyt was traded to the
The Indians declined to tender Hoyt a major league contract for the 2019 season by the November 30, 2018 deadline, making Hoyt a free agent. The Indians re-signed Hoyt to a minor league contract on December 1, 2018.[15] On September 1, 2019, the Indians selected Hoyt's contract. Hoyt was designated for assignment on December 2, 2019.[16] On December 4, Hoyt re-signed with Cleveland on a major league contract.[17] The Indians designated Hoyt for assignment on July 28, 2020.
Miami Marlins
Hoyt was traded by the Indians to the Miami Marlins on August 1, 2020, in exchange for cash considerations.[18] In the pandemic shortened season, Hoyt pitched to a 1.23 ERA with 20 strikeouts and only 2 earned runs on 9 hits in 14.2 innings pitched across 24 games.[19]
Los Angeles Angels
On March 29, 2021, Hoyt was traded to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash considerations.[20] Hoyt registered a 6.75 ERA in 9 appearances with the Angels in 2021. On October 22, Hoyt was outrighted off of the 40-man roster.[21] He elected free agency on November 7.[22]
Lancaster Stormers
On February 12, 2024, Hoyt signed with the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League.[23] However, Hoyt did not play for Yucátan and signed with the Lancaster Stormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball on April 17.[24]
References
- ^ "Astros". Houston Chronicle. March 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015.
- ^ "2011 Yuma Scorpions Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "James Hoyt Independent, Mexican, Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ Idaho Statesman (subscription required)
- ^ The Wichita Eagle (subscription required)
- ^ "James Hoyt - American Association - player". Pointstreak Sports Technologies.
- ^ "Journeyman Hoyt gives jolt to Hillcats' starting rotation". NewsAdvance.com. Retrieved July 6, 2015.
- ^ a b "Atlanta Braves farmhand James Hoyt pitches six hitless innings for Lynchburg Hillcats – MiLB.com News – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved July 6, 2015.
- ^ "Evan Gattis traded to Houston Astros by Atlanta Braves". ESPN.com. 14 January 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2015.
- ^ Kaplan, Jake (August 2, 2016). "Astros to call up reliever James Hoyt from Class AAA". Chron.
- ^ "Jandel Gustave earns final roster post; James Hoyt optioned". The Crawfish Boxes. 2017-04-01. Retrieved 2017-04-24.
- ^ "Astros report: Jandel Gustave on 10-day DL; James Hoyt recalled". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2017-04-24.
- ^ McTaggart, Brian; Gurnick, Ken. "Houston Astros win 2017 World Series". MLB. Archived from the original on November 7, 2017. Retrieved November 2, 2017.
- ^ "Astros trade James Hoyt, Jon Kemmer, promote prospect to AAA". Houston Chronicle. 6 July 2018. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
- ^ Castrovince, Anthony (December 1, 2018). "Thompson among trio Tribe inks to Minors deals". MLB.com. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
- ^ RotoWire Staff (December 2, 2019). "Indians' James Hoyt: Designated for assignment". CBSSports.com. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ RotoWire Staff (December 4, 2019). "Indians' James Hoyt: Back with Tribe". CBSSports.com. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- ^ Zencka, TC (August 1, 2020). "Indians Trade James Hoyt To Marlins For Cash". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ Páez, Juan (March 16, 2021). "2021 Marlins Season Preview: James Hoyt". Fish Stripes.
- ^ "Angels Acquire James Hoyt From Marlins". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ "Angels' James Hoyt: Removed from 40-man roster".
- ^ "2021-22 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/leones-revelan-su-lista-de-invitados-al-spring-training-2024
- ^ "Stormers Add Big League Vet". oursportscentral.com. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- James Hoyt on Instagram