Lyle Overbay

Last updated

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Matt Stairs</span> Canadian baseball player (born 1968)

Matthew Wade Stairs is a Canadian former professional baseball outfielder, first baseman, and designated hitter, who holds the record for most pinch-hit home runs in Major League Baseball (MLB) history with 23. His pinch-hit home run in the eighth inning of Game 4 in the 2008 National League Championship Series off the Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Jonathan Broxton was called "one of the most memorable home runs in Phillies history".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shea Hillenbrand</span> American baseball player (born 1975)

Shea Matthew Hillenbrand is an American former professional baseball third baseman and first baseman, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks, Toronto Blue Jays, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and Los Angeles Dodgers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Eric Hinske</span> American baseball player (born 1977)

Eric Scott Hinske is an American professional baseball coach and former outfielder and first baseman. Hinske played in the major leagues from 2002 to 2013 with the Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves and Arizona Diamondbacks at third base, first base, left field, and right field. He won the 2002 AL Rookie of the Year Award with the Blue Jays. He has also been a coach for the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Angels.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Richie Sexson</span> American baseball player (born 1974)

Richmond Lockwood Sexson is an American former professional baseball first baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Seattle Mariners, and New York Yankees from 1997 to 2008. Sexson was a two-time MLB All-Star and was inducted onto the Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor. Sexson was also the field manager for the Windy City ThunderBolts in the West division of the Frontier League for the 2023 season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Juan Rivera (baseball)</span> Venezuelan baseball player (born 1978)

Juan Luis Rivera is a Venezuelan former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Montreal Expos, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gabe Gross</span> American baseball player and coach (born 1979)

Gabriel Jordan Gross is an American former professional baseball outfielder who is currently the hitting coach for the Auburn Tigers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Aaron Hill (baseball)</span> American baseball player (born 1982)

Aaron Walter Hill is an American former professional baseball second baseman. Hill played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays, Arizona Diamondbacks, Milwaukee Brewers, Boston Red Sox, and San Francisco Giants.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kelly Johnson (baseball)</span> American baseball player (born 1982)

Kelly Andrew Johnson is an American former professional baseball second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves, Arizona Diamondbacks, Toronto Blue Jays, Tampa Bay Rays, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles, and New York Mets. While primarily a second baseman, Johnson has appeared at every position except for pitcher, catcher, and center field during his career. Johnson was the first player to appear in a game for all five American League East teams; Steve Pearce became the second in 2018. He was on the New York Mets' postseason roster in 2015, where he appeared in his first World Series.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Adam Lind</span> American baseball player (born 1983)

Adam Alan Lind is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers, Seattle Mariners and Washington Nationals. Lind has also appeared as a designated hitter and in left field. In 2009, Lind won the Silver Slugger Award and the Edgar Martínez Award.

Turner Max Ward is an American professional baseball coach and former outfielder who is the assistant hitting coach for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB for six teams, over 12 seasons. He previously served as a coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Cincinnati Reds.

The 1999 Arizona Diamondbacks season was the franchise's second season in Major League Baseball and their second season at Bank One Ballpark and in Phoenix, Arizona. They began the season on April 5 at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and looked to improve on their 1998 expansion season. They looked to contend in what was a strong National League West. They finished the season with a highly surprising record of 100-62, good enough for the NL West title, becoming the fastest expansion team in MLB history to reach the playoffs. They also set all-time franchise highs in hits (1,566), runs (908), batting average (.277), on-base percentage (.347), and slugging percentage (.459). In the NLDS, however, they fell in four games to the New York Mets on Todd Pratt's infamous home run. Randy Johnson would win the NL Cy Young Award and become the third pitcher to win the Cy Young Award in both leagues.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Roy Howell</span> American baseball player

Roy Lee Howell is an American former professional baseball third baseman, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1974–1984 for the Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, and Milwaukee Brewers.

The 2006 Toronto Blue Jays season was the franchise's 30th season of Major League Baseball. It resulted in the Blue Jays finishing second in the American League East with a record of 87 wins and 75 losses. For the second straight season, Blue Jays hitters combined for fewer than 1,000 strikeouts. It was the first time since the team's World Series championships in 1992 and 1993 that the Blue Jays had combined for fewer than 1,000 strikeouts in consecutive 162-game seasons, as well as the first season since 1993 that the team finished above third place in its division.

The 2005 Toronto Blue Jays season was the franchise's 29th season in Major League Baseball. It resulted in the Blue Jays finishing third in the American League East with a record of 80 wins and 82 losses. This was the first 162-game season since 1993 that Blue Jays hitters would combine for less than 1,000 strikeouts. This was also the team's first season as Canada's only MLB team, as the Montreal Expos relocated and became the Washington Nationals at the end of the 2004 MLB season.

The 2006 Milwaukee Brewers season was the 37th season for the Brewers in Milwaukee, the ninth in the National League, and 38th overall. They finished the season in fourth place in the National League Central and did not make the playoffs.

The Milwaukee Brewers' 2004 season involved the Brewers' finishing sixth in the National League Central with a record of 67 wins and 94 losses. The main highlight of the Brewers season was on the big screen, as the franchise was portrayed fictionally in the sports comedy Mr. 3000, starting Bernie Mac.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Justin Smoak</span> American baseball player (born 1986)

Justin Kyle Smoak is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers, and San Francisco Giants and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yomiuri Giants.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Josh Donaldson</span> American baseball player (born 1985)

Joshua Adam Donaldson is an American former professional baseball third baseman. In his 13-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, he played for the Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Braves, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, and Milwaukee Brewers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Eduardo Escobar</span> Venezuelan baseball player (born 1989)

Eduardo José Escobar is a Venezuelan-American professional baseball third baseman who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins, Arizona Diamondbacks, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, and Los Angeles Angels.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Paul Goldschmidt</span> American baseball player (born 1987)

Paul Edward Goldschmidt, nicknamed "Goldy", is an American professional baseball first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has also represented the United States in international competition.

References

  1. "18th Round of the 1999 MLB June Amateur Draft". Baseball-Reference.com . Retrieved December 26, 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Lyle Overbay: Biography and Career Highlights". MLB.com . Retrieved August 24, 2011.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Lyle Overbay Stats". Baseball-Reference.com . Retrieved December 26, 2021.
  4. "D-Backs acquire Sexson, ship six to Brewers". ESPN . Associated Press. December 1, 2003. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  5. "Lee takes over NL RBI lead with 82". ESPN . Associated Press. July 23, 2005. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  6. "Overbay chats with fans online". Milwaukee Brewers . MLB.com. June 2, 2005. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved April 21, 2012.
  7. "Blue Jays trade for Lyle Overbay". CBC.ca . December 12, 2005. Retrieved August 24, 2011.
  8. Blair, Jeff (May 11, 2007). "Time to Open the Mailbag". The Globe and Mail .[ dead link ]
  9. "Lyle Overbay Player Card | Baseball Prospectus". Baseball Prospectus . Retrieved April 4, 2014.
  10. "Dave Bush Player Card | Baseball Prospectus". Baseball Prospectus . Retrieved April 4, 2014.
  11. Wagner, Greg (June 30, 2006). "Overbay earns AL Player of the Week". Toronto Blue Jays . MLB.com. Archived from the original on August 13, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2011.
  12. "Blue Jays ink Overbay to long-term deal". Toronto Blue Jays . MLB.com. January 15, 2007. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2011.
  13. Bastian, Jordan (June 3, 2007). "Fractured hand lands Overbay on DL". Toronto Blue Jays . MLB.com. Archived from the original on June 6, 2007. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  14. "Overbay activated from DL". Toronto Star . July 12, 2007. ISSN   0319-0781 . Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  15. "2008 Major League Baseball Batting Leaders". Baseball-Reference.com . Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  16. Bastian, Jordan (May 13, 2008). "Jays snap scoring drought in victory". Toronto Blue Jays . MLB.com. Archived from the original on May 17, 2008. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  17. Wills, Todd (June 8, 2009). "Overbay wins AL Player of the Week". Toronto Blue Jays . MLB.com. Archived from the original on April 5, 2012. Retrieved August 24, 2011.
  18. Callaghan, Marty (June 8, 2009). "Lyle Overbay named graduate of year". American Legion . Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  19. Gleeman, Aaron (December 14, 2010). "Pirates sign first baseman Lyle Overbay to one-year contract". NBC Sports . Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  20. "Derrek Lee, Ryan Ludwick to debut". ESPN . Associated Press. August 1, 2011. Retrieved August 1, 2011.
  21. "Transactions". Pittsburgh Pirates . MLB.com . Retrieved August 7, 2011.
  22. Axisa, Mike (August 13, 2011). "Diamondbacks Sign Lyle Overbay". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved August 13, 2011.
  23. McCalvy, Adam (May 24, 2018). "D-backs' Paul Goldschmidt credits Lyle Overbay's early mentorship". MLB.com . Retrieved February 3, 2019.
  24. "Arizona Diamondbacks re-sign Lyle Overbay to one-year deal". ESPN . Associated Press. December 9, 2011. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
  25. "Arizona Diamondbacks designate Lyle Overbay for assignment". ESPN . Associated Press. July 30, 2012. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
  26. Nicholson-Smith, Ben (August 6, 2012). "Diamondbacks Release Lyle Overbay". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  27. Nicholson-Smith, Ben (August 20, 2012). "Braves Sign Lyle Overbay". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
  28. Moore, Jack (January 13, 2013). "Red Sox invite Lyle Overbay to spring training". CBS Sports . Retrieved January 31, 2013.
  29. Dierkes, Tim (March 26, 2013). "Red Sox Release Lyle Overbay". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved January 20, 2014.
  30. Hoch, Bryan (March 26, 2013). "After getting released, Lyle Overbay signs with Yankees". New York Yankees . MLB.com. Archived from the original on March 28, 2013. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  31. McCarron, Anthony (March 29, 2013). "Lyle Overbay makes Yankees as first baseman after three-day tryout". New York Daily News . Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  32. "HRs from Lyle Overbay and Ichiro Suzuki power Yankees past Royals". ESPN . Associated Press. May 10, 2013. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  33. "Lyle Overbay Starting in Right-Field". NJ.com . June 3, 2013. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  34. Lacques, Gabe (June 26, 2013). "Mark Teixeira to have season-ending wrist surgery". USA Today . Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  35. Adams, Steve (January 23, 2014). "Brewers sign Lyle Overbay". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
  36. Rosiak, Todd (March 23, 2014). "Defense helps Mark Reynolds, Lyle Overbay make Brewers". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel . Retrieved March 26, 2014.
  37. Haudricourt, Tom (May 20, 2014). "Lyle Overbay volunteered to pitch". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel . Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  38. "MLB Radio Network on Twitter". Twitter . October 1, 2014. Retrieved October 2, 2014.
  39. "Brewers put OF Schafer on DL, reinstate Overbay". WLUK-TV . Associated Press. April 20, 2014. Archived from the original on May 5, 2014. Retrieved May 4, 2014.
  40. Schacher, Chenea' (March 17, 2014). "Brewers find fine line between superstition and faith". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel . Retrieved February 3, 2019.
Lyle Overbay
Lyle Overbay on May 20, 2013.jpg
Overbay with the New York Yankees
First baseman
Born: (1977-01-28) January 28, 1977 (age 47)
Centralia, Washington, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
September 19, 2001, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
Last MLB appearance
September 28, 2014, for the Milwaukee Brewers