He made his professional debut in 2021 with the Single-A Stockton Ports,before later being promoted to the High-A Lansing Lugnuts. In 34 total games,Acton pitched to a 3.69 ERA with 87 strikeouts and 2 saves in 53.2 innings of work.[6]
Acton was assigned to the Double-A Midland RockHounds to begin the 2022 season,before later being promoted the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators. In 51 combined appearances,Acton registered a cumulative 3–9 record and 5.01 ERA with 92 strikeouts and 9 saves in 70.0 innings pitched.[7]
Acton began the 2023 season back with Triple-A Las Vegas,where he worked to a 5–1 record and 4.01 ERA with 30 strikeouts in 24.2 innings of work. On May 14,2023,he was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[8] In 6 games for Oakland,he struggled to a 12.71 ERA with 5 strikeouts in 5+2⁄3 innings pitched. He was optioned back to Triple-A Las Vegas on May 29.[9] On July 19, Acton was released by the Athletics.[10]
Tampa Bay Rays
On December 18, 2023, Acton signed a two–year minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays organization.[11] He did not make an appearance for the organization during the 2024 season as he rehabilitated from Tommy John surgery.
Acton made 43 appearances (three starts) for the Triple-A Durham Bulls to begin the 2025 season, compiling a 5-1 record and 3.64 ERA with 67 strikeouts and three saves across 54+1⁄3 innings pitched. On September 13, 2025, the Rays selected Acton's contract, adding him to their active roster.[12] He made one scoreless appearance for the team, walking two over one inning pitched. Acton was designated for assignment by the Rays on November 3.[13]
Acton is the son of Janette and James Gordon Acton. His father played football at Purdue University, Triton College and Eastern Illinois University. His father was also a golf professional and head professional at several golf courses in the Chicago area. Acton has a younger sister named Isabel.[15]
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