Tyler Colvin
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Tyler Eugene Colvin (born September 5, 1985) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs, Colorado Rockies, and the San Francisco Giants. Colvin played college baseball at Clemson University.
Professional career
Chicago Cubs
Colvin was drafted by the Chicago Cubs 13th overall in the 2006 Major League Baseball draft.
He played in the
Colvin was called up to the majors for the first time on September 21, 2009.[3] He started the game and went 1 for 3 with a single and a sacrifice fly.
After a strong spring in 2010, Colvin made the Cubs Opening Day roster.
Colorado Rockies
On December 8, 2011, Colvin was traded along with DJ LeMahieu to the Colorado Rockies for Casey Weathers and Ian Stewart. On July 6, 2012, he became the first player to hit two home runs in the same game against pitcher Stephen Strasburg during a 5-1 win over the Washington Nationals. Colvin hit 18 home runs for the Rockies in 2012.
Colvin was outrighted off the Rockies' roster on September 4, 2013, becoming a free agent on October 1.[7]
San Francisco Giants
In 2014, Colvin was expected to sign with the Orioles, but due to back issues, the deal fell through.
Miami Marlins
Colvin signed with the Miami Marlins on a minor league contract in 2015.[13]
Chicago White Sox
On May 3, 2015 Colvin signed a contract with the Chicago White Sox. He elected free agency on November 6.[14]
Long Island Ducks
On May 14, 2016, Colvin signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent after the 2016 season.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Colvin signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers in February 2018.[15] He was released on June 24.
References
- ^ "2007 Daytona Cubs" Baseball-Reference. Retrieved on 29 March 2011.
- ^ "2009 Daytona Cubs" Baseball-Reference. Retrieved on 29 March 2011.
- ^ "Prospect Colvin to join Cubs in Milwaukee," Chicago Cubs official website (September 20, 2009).
- ^ "Colvin makes Cubs' Opening Day roster," MLB.com (March 28, 2010).
- ^ "Cubs vs. Braves - Game Recap - April 8, 2010 - ESPN". ESPN.com.
- ^ "Cubs' Tyler Colvin in Stable Condition, Disappointed Season Is Over," The Sporting News (September 2010).
- ^ "October 2013 minor league transactions," MiLB.com website.
- ^ Schulman, Henry (February 22, 2014). "Giants add Tyler Colvin to outfield ranks". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
- ^ "Giants Sign Tyler Colvin," MLB Trade Rumors (Feb. 2014).
- ^ "Colvin, Lincecum Powers Giants Past Braves," CSN Bay Area.
- ^ "Giants Dan Uggla and Tyler Colvin designated for assignment". SI.com. August 1, 2014. Retrieved August 1, 2014.
- ^ Wilmoth, Charlie (October 4, 2014). "Minor Moves: Free Agents, Blue Jays". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (January 11, 2015). "Minor League Transactions: Dec. 24-Jan. 8". Baseball America.
- ^ "International League Transactions". milb.com. p. November 2015. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
- ^ Adams, Steve (February 19, 2018). "Minor MLB Transactions: 2/19/18". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Clemson Tigers bio