James Hoyt (baseball)

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10+1⁄3 innings pitched over 11 appearances. [6]

Atlanta Braves

While pitching for Tabasco, Hoyt impressed Atlanta Braves scouts and they signed him to a minor league contract on November 15, 2012. [7] [8]

Hoyt started his career in the Braves organization with the Lynchburg Hillcats of the High–A Carolina League in 2013. [8] He was later promoted to the Mississippi Braves of the Double–A Southern League. Hoyt started 2014 back with Mississippi and in June he was promoted to the Gwinnett Braves of the Triple–A International League.

Houston Astros

On January 14, 2015, Hoyt along with Evan Gattis was traded to the Houston Astros for Rio Ruiz, Andrew Thurman, and Mike Foltynewicz. [9]

On August 2, 2016, the Astros promoted Hoyt to the major leagues. [10]

On March 31, 2017, he was optioned to the Fresno Grizzlies of the Triple–A Pacific Coast League. [11] On April 20, the Astros promoted Hoyt to the major leagues. [12] Hoyt made 32 appearances out of the bullpen for the Astros in 2017, finishing with a 1–0 record and a 4.38 ERA. The Astros finished the season with a 101–61 record for an AL West pennant, and eventually won the 2017 World Series. Hoyt did not participate in the playoff run, but was still on the team's 40-man roster at the time, declaring him eligible for his first career World Series title. [13]

Cleveland Indians

On July 6, 2018, Hoyt was traded to the Cleveland Indians for minor league righthanded pitcher Tommy DeJuneas. [14]

The Indians declined to tender Hoyt a major league contract for the 2019 season by the November 30, 2018 deadline, making Hoyt a free agent. The Indians re-signed Hoyt to a minor league contract on December 1, 2018. [15] On September 1, 2019, the Indians selected Hoyt's contract. Hoyt was designated for assignment on December 2. [16] On December 4, Hoyt re-signed with Cleveland on a major league contract. [17] The Indians designated Hoyt for assignment on July 28, 2020.

Miami Marlins

Hoyt was traded by the Indians to the Miami Marlins on August 1, 2020, in exchange for cash considerations. [18] In the pandemic shortened season, Hoyt pitched to a 1.23 ERA with 20 strikeouts and only 2 earned runs on 9 hits in 14.2 innings pitched across 24 games. [19]

Los Angeles Angels

On March 29, 2021, Hoyt was traded to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash considerations. [20] Hoyt registered a 6.75 ERA in 9 appearances with the Angels in 2021. On October 22, Hoyt was outrighted off of the 40-man roster. [21] He elected free agency on November 7. [22]

Lancaster Stormers

On February 12, 2024, Hoyt signed with the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League. [23] However, Hoyt did not play for Yucátan and signed with the Lancaster Stormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball on April 17. [24] In 26 appearances for Lancaster, he struggled to a 6.38 ERA with 21 strikeouts and 3 saves across 24 innings pitched. On July 23, Hoyt retired from professional baseball. [25]

Piratas de Campeche

On January 20, 2025, Hoyt came out of retirement and signed with the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican League. [26]

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James Hoyt
James Hoyt in 2017.jpg
Hoyt with the Houston Astros
Piratas de Campeche
Pitcher
Born: (1986-09-30) September 30, 1986 (age 38)
Boise, Idaho, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 3, 2016, for the Houston Astros