Garrett Acton

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5+23 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]

Personal life

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. [12]

References

  1. "Disabato: Lemont's Garrett Acton gains emotional boost from dad's memory". Chicago Tribune . June 11, 2016.
  2. "Acton breaks saves record in 5-2 win over Indiana State". May 2019.
  3. "Acton taking next step in baseball career". July 2020.
  4. "Disabato: Go back to Illinois or sign with the Oakland A's? Lemont's Garrett Acton had a big decision to make. He knew who to ask ... His mom". Chicago Tribune . July 7, 2020.
  5. "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  6. "Garrett Acton Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  7. "Garrett Acton could become key piece in Oakland A's bullpen". whitecleatbeat.com. December 16, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  8. "Athletics' Garrett Acton: Contract selected by Oakland". cbssports.com. May 14, 2023. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  9. "May 29, 2023 Transactions". MLB.com. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  10. "A's Claim Right-Hander From Boston, Release Garett Acton". si.com. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
  11. "Rays' Garrett Acton: Gets deal from Rays". cbssports.com. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  12. "Garrett Acton - 2020 - Baseball". University of Illinois Athletics. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
Garrett Acton
Tampa Bay Rays – No. 67
Pitcher
Born: (1998-06-15) June 15, 1998 (age 26)
Naperville, Illinois, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 14, 2023, for the Oakland Athletics