Tommy Layne
Tommy Layne | |
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St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
MLB debut | |
August 14, 2012, for the San Diego Padres | |
Last MLB appearance | |
June 10, 2017, for the New York Yankees | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 8–5 |
Earned run average | 3.61 |
Strikeouts | 137 |
Teams | |
Thomas Kevin Layne (born November 2, 1984) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He previously pitched for the San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, and New York Yankees of Major League Baseball.
Amateur career
Layne attended
Professional career
Arizona Diamondbacks
The
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres acquired Layne from the Diamondbacks on May 3, 2012, for cash considerations.[4] Layne made 5 starts and notched a 7.77 ERA for the Triple-A Tucson Padres before he was demoted to the Double-A San Antonio Missions and began working out of the bullpen. Layne was noted as having a "rubber arm" and he enjoyed having the chance to pitch every day, so he welcomed the transition to a reliever role.[5] Layne had more success at Double-A, posting a 3.28 ERA and 36 strikeouts in 352⁄3 innings.
The Padres promoted Layne to the major leagues on August 14.[6] Layne made his Major League debut the same night against the Atlanta Braves, striking out the side in his one inning.[5] Layne remained with the Padres for the rest of 2012, working out of the bullpen. He didn't allow a run in his first 11 appearances. Layne earned his first win as a Major Leaguer on September 4 when he struck out Adrián González, Matt Kemp, and Hanley Ramírez in order in the 10th inning.[7] Layne finished the season with a 3.24 ERA and 25 strike-outs versus 3 walks in 162⁄3 innings over 26 appearances. Layne was designated for assignment on October 25, 2013.
Boston Red Sox
Layne signed a minor league deal with the
In 2016, Layne pitched to a 3.77 ERA in 34 games for the Red Sox. After they acquired
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees signed Layne on August 9, 2016.[12] He was designated for assignment on June 10, 2017 and released on July 4, 2017.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Layne signed a minor league contract with the
Boston Red Sox
Layne signed a minor league contract to return to the Red Sox on February 24, 2018.[13] He was released on May 18, 2018, after failing to make an appearance in a game due to recovery from an injury.[14]
St. Louis Cardinals
On June 15, 2018, Layne signed a minor league contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. He elected free agency on November 2, 2018. He resigned a minor league deal on November 6, 2018. Layne was released on July 3, 2019.
Personal life
Layne is the youngest of four brothers. He currently resides in Rye, New York.[15]
References
- ^ Lyons, Joe (May 10, 2003). "Bulldogs Break Open a Close One". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. p. 19. Retrieved August 9, 2016. (subscription required)
- ^ Lyons, Joe (October 9, 2002). "Bulldogs Goalkeeper Stops Warriors". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. p. B3. Retrieved August 9, 2016. (subscription required)
- ^ "Mount Olive's Layne Called Up To Major Leagues". WITN.com. August 14, 2012. Retrieved March 4, 2013.
- ^ "Padres call up LHP Tom Layne from Double-A, designate LHP Alex Hinshaw for assignment". The Washington Post. Associated Press. Archived from the original on February 1, 2019. Retrieved August 14, 2012.
- ^ a b Jenkins, Chris (August 15, 2012). "Life in the Fast Layne". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved August 19, 2012.
- ^ "Padres call up left-hander Tom Layne from Double-A – San Jose Mercury News". Mercurynews.com. Associated Press. Retrieved August 14, 2012.
- ^ Moore, Jack (September 6, 2012). "Tom Layne Emerges From Padres Bullpen". FanGraphs. Retrieved March 4, 2013.
- ^ Mullen, Maureen, "Red Sox promote Tommy Layne for doubleheader", Boston.com, retrieved July 5, 2014
- ^ Red Sox Transactions, retrieved July 7, 2014
- ^ Speier, Alex, SOURCES: RED SOX TO CALL UP LHP TOMMY LAYNE, retrieved August 16, 2014
- ^ "Benintendi, Abad added to Red Sox roster; Layne, Martinez DFA'd".
- ^ a b "Yankees sign former Red Sox reliever Tommy Layne - the Boston Globe". The Boston Globe.
- ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 2/24/18".
- ^ "Tommy Layne Stats, Highlights, Bio | Pawtucket Red Sox Stats". Pawtucket Red Sox. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
- ^ Heilbrunn, Annie (August 25, 2012). "Ten questions with Padres' Tom Layne". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved March 4, 2013.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)