Brandon Lyon

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1⁄3 innings. In five games of relief, Lyon had no decisions against him with a 5.19 ERA.

Boston Red Sox

During the postseason, the Red Sox claimed Lyon off waivers.

Boston made Lyon a permanent reliever, and Lyon appeared in 49 games in 2003, converting 9 saves in 12 opportunities with 50 strikeouts in 59 innings pitched. Lyon missed the entire 2004 season due to injury, after having been traded along with Casey Fossum, Michael Goss and Jorge de la Rosa to Arizona in exchange for Curt Schilling.

Arizona Diamondbacks

Lyon improved in 2005, converting 14 saves in 15 opportunities while pitching in 32 games and spending part of the season as the Diamondbacks' closer, replacing the injured José Valverde. However, he spent most of the second half on the disabled list. In 2006, Lyon had a very solid season, posting a 2–4 record and a 3.89 ERA in 68 appearances. In 2007, Lyon had probably his best season yet, with a 6–4 record, 2 saves, and the best ERA of his career, at a sparkling 2.68 in 73 games. Lyon found his niche as the Diamondbacks' primary setup man, pitching in front of Valverde, as Arizona won the NL West division title. For most of 2008, Lyon served as the closer for the Diamondbacks following the offseason trade of Valverde to the Houston Astros. However, he lost the job to Chad Qualls following second-half struggles.

Detroit Tigers

On January 24, 2009, the Detroit Tigers signed Lyon to a one-year contract. [1] Lyon's Tiger season started off horrendously: Lyon compiled an ERA of 4.91 in April and a whopping 8.10 in May. From June on, Lyon redeemed himself somewhat by compiling a 1.56 ERA in 572⁄3 innings. Lyon was used as a set-up man for Tigers closer Fernando Rodney. On November 10, 2009, Lyon filed for free agency.

Houston Astros

On December 12, 2009, Lyon signed with the Houston Astros to a 3-year deal, worth $15 million. [2]

Toronto Blue Jays (second stint)

On July 20, 2012, Lyon was traded to the Blue Jays, along with J. A. Happ, and David Carpenter, for Francisco Cordero, Ben Francisco, Asher Wojciechowski, David Rollins, Joe Musgrove, Carlos Pérez, and a player to be named later (Kevin Comer). [3] [4] He became a free agent following the season.

New York Mets

On February 7, 2013, it was announced that the New York Mets and Lyon had reached an agreement on a one-year contract, which became official on February 8. [5] Lyon was designated for assignment on July 5, 2013. On July 9, Lyon was released. [6]

Boston Red Sox (second stint)

On July 19, 2013, Lyon signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox. He was released on August 1.

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

On February 10, 2014, Lyon signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles of Anaheim. [7] On May 20, 2014, Lyon elected free agency after spending all season in Triple-A.

Pitching style

Lyon used an arsenal of five pitches: a four-seam fastball at 90–92 mph, a two-seamer at 90–91, a cutter at 89–91, and a curveball at 78–80. Occasionally, he also throws a changeup to left-handed hitters (85–87). Lyon's most commonly thrown pitch to right-handed hitters (and overall) is the cutter, while his lead pitch against lefties is the two-seamer. The curve is his most common 2-strike pitch. [8]

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References

  1. ↑ Beck, Jason (January 24, 2009). "Lyon, Tigers agree to one-year deal: Righty becomes frontrunner for closer's job in Detroit bullpen". MLB.com . Retrieved January 24, 2009.
  2. ↑ McTaggart, Brian (December 12, 2009). "Astros, Lyon finalize three-year deal". MLB.com. Archived from the original on December 15, 2009. Retrieved February 6, 2010.
  3. ↑ "Astros make 10 player trade with Toronto". July 20, 2012. Archived from the original on December 13, 2019. Retrieved July 20, 2012.
  4. ↑ Dave Zangaro Staff Writer. "Blue Jays trade Comer to Astros - News - Burlington County Times - Willingboro, NJ". Burlington County Times. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  5. ↑ Rubin, Adam (February 8, 2013). "Brandon Lyon, Mets reach deal". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 8, 2013.
  6. ↑ Calcaterra, Craig (July 9, 2013). "Mets release Brandon Lyon - HardballTalk | NBC Sports". Hardballtalk.nbcsports.com. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  7. ↑ "The Angels sign Brandon Lyon". February 10, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Brooks Baseball · Home of the PitchFX Tool – Player Card: Brandon Lyon". Brooks Baseball. Retrieved August 29, 2012.
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Brandon Lyon
Brandon Lyon on September 1, 2012.jpg
Lyon with the Toronto Blue Jays
Pitcher
Born: (1979-08-10) August 10, 1979 (age 45)
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 4, 2001, for the Toronto Blue Jays
Last MLB appearance
July 4, 2013, for the New York Mets