Dillon Ray Overton (born August 17, 1991) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners, and San Diego Padres and in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the Rakuten Monkeys.
| Dillon Overton | |
|---|---|
 Overton with the Oakland Athletics | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 17, 1991 Clinton, Oklahoma, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: June 25, 2016, for the Oakland Athletics | |
| CPBL: March 16, 2021, for the Rakuten Monkeys | |
| Last appearance | |
| MLB: July 1, 2017, for the San Diego Padres | |
| CPBL: September 24, 2021, for the Rakuten Monkeys | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 1–4 |
| Earned run average | 9.13 |
| Strikeouts | 28 |
| CPBL statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 8-2 |
| Earned run average | 3.75 |
| Strikeouts | 55 |
| Teams | |
Amateur career edit
Overton was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 26th round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft out of Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Oklahoma. He did not sign with the Red Sox and played college baseball at the University of Oklahoma for the Sooners from 2011 to 2013.[1][2]
Professional career edit
Oakland Athletics edit
Overton was then drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the second round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft.[3][4] After signing, Overton underwent Tommy John surgery, a development which significantly lowered his signing bonus.[5] He returned in 2014 and made his professional debut with the Arizona League Athletics. He was later promoted to the Vermont Lake Monsters, where he finished the season.[6] Unfortunately, the surgery did affect his fastball velocity, which dropped from mid-90s to high-80s.[7] Overton split the 2015 season with the Class A-Advanced Stockton Ports and the Double-A Midland RockHounds. He began the 2016 season with an 8–4 record and 3.01 earned run average with the Triple-A Nashville Sounds,[8] before being promoted to the Athletics to make his major league debut on June 25, becoming the 11th Athletic to make a start during 2016.[9] Overton made 5 starts with Oakland in 2016, going 1–3 with an 11.47 ERA, giving up 12 HR in 24.1 innings pitched. Following the signing of infielder Adam Rosales, Overton was designated for assignment on January 25, 2017.[10]
Seattle Mariners edit
On January 26, 2017, Overton was traded to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for minor-leaguer Jason Goldstein, adding to Seattle's starting pitching depth.[11] Overton pitched to a 6.31 ERA for Seattle and was designated for assignment.
San Diego Padres edit
He was claimed off waivers on June 19 by the San Diego Padres. He was outrighted to AAA on August 31, 2017. He became a free agent following the 2019 season.[12]
Arizona Diamondbacks edit
On March 11, 2020, Overton signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Overton was released by the Diamondbacks organization on May 22, 2020.[13]
Rakuten Monkeys edit
On December 21, 2020, the Rakuten Monkeys of the Chinese Professional Baseball League signed Overton for the 2021 season.[13] On March 16, 2021, Overton made his CPBL debut. Overton was released by Rakuten on September 25, 2021.[14]
Colorado Rockies edit
On February 18, 2022, Overton signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies.[15] In 12 games (11 starts) for the Triple–A Albuquerque Isotopes, he struggled to a 2–7 record and 8.60 ERA with 39 strikeouts in 45.0 innings of work. On July 8, Overton retired from professional baseball.[16]
Personal life edit
Overton and his wife, Morgan, have one son named Oliver Ray who was born in April 2017.[17]
References edit
- ^ "Overton a star on the rise". Norman Transcript. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
- ^ "Bedlam baseball: Dillon Overton's return vital for Sooners' stretch run". NewsOK.com. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
- ^ "A's pick up left-hander Dillon Overton, infielder Chad Pinder in second round". Oakland Athletics. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
- ^ "A's add pitcher, shortstop with next two draft picks". CSN Bay Area. Archived from the original on December 7, 2014. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
- ^ "Report: Tommy John surgery for A's second round pick Overton". CSN Bay Area. Archived from the original on December 7, 2014. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
- ^ "Oakland Athletics' Dillon Overton returning to form with Vermont Lake Monsters - MiLB.com News - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
- ^ Marshall, Ashley (May 28, 2015). "Overton bounces back with zeros for Ports". MiLB.com.
- ^ "Dillon Overton Stats, Highlights, Bio". MiLB.com. Retrieved June 25, 2016.
- ^ Stanfield, Paul (June 24, 2016). "Dillon Overton To Make MLB Debut Saturday". MiLB.com. Retrieved June 25, 2016.
- ^ Lee, Jane (January 25, 2017). "A's sign IF Rosales, deal OF Eibner to Dodgers". MLB.com. Archived from the original on January 26, 2017. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
- ^ Butler, Alex (January 26, 2017). "Seattle Mariners snag LHP Dillon Overton from Oakland Athletics". UPI.com. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
- ^ Matt Eddy (November 7, 2019). "Minor League Free Agents 2019". Baseball America. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ a b "Rakuten signs Dillon Overton". cpblstats.com. December 21, 2020. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- ^ "Rakuten Monkeys Release Dillon Overton". 25 September 2021.
- ^ Franco, Anthony (February 18, 2022). "Rockies Sign Zach Neal, Dillon Overton To Minors Deals". MLB Trade Rumors.
- ^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2022-07-08/p-1
- ^ Drayer, Shannon (7 April 2017). "Dillon Overton is needed arm and new dad in Mariners bullpen". ESPN Seattle. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Oklahoma Sooners bio