Jordan Lyles

Jordan Horton Lyles (born October 19, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Houston Astros, Colorado Rockies, San Diego Padres, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Milwaukee Brewers.

Jordan Lyles
Lyles with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2019
Texas Rangers – No. 24
Pitcher
Born: (1990-10-19) October 19, 1990
Hartsville, South Carolina
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 31, 2011, for the Houston Astros
MLB statistics
(through 2020 season)
Win–loss record44–66
Earned run average5.22
Strikeouts732
Teams

High school

Lyles attended Hartsville High School in Hartsville, South Carolina. In his junior baseball season, he led the Red Foxes to a 4A championship, compiling a 6–1 win-loss record and a 0.85 earned run average (ERA). He went 7–2 in 2008, recording a 1.86 ERA and 89 strikeouts in ​60 2⁄3 innings pitched. As a hitter, Lyles hit .447 with six home runs and 20 runs batted in. In football, Lyles set single-season school records with 81 receptions for 1,568 yards and 23 touchdowns.[1]

Professional career

Houston Astros

The Houston Astros selected Lyles with the 38th pick in the 2008 Major League Baseball draft. After signing, Lyles pitched in the Rookie-level Appalachian League, where he recorded 64 strikeouts in ​49 2⁄3 innings.[2] In 2010, Baseball America named Lyles the Astros' top pitching prospect.[3] That season, he appeared in the All-Star Futures Game.[4][5]

Lyles had his contract purchased by Houston on May 28, 2011.[6] His first start with the Houston Astros came at Wrigley Field on May 31. He pitched 7+ innings and allowed one earned run in a 7–3 win.[7] He also got his first career hit. Lyles recorded his first major league win August 3, 2011, against the Cincinnati Reds.[8] In the 2011 season with Houston, he was 2–8 with a 5.36 ERA.[9]

Lyles with the Astros in 2012

The Astros optioned Lyles to Oklahoma City at the start of the 2012 season.[10] On April 29, Lyles was recalled to Houston to make a start for Kyle Weiland, who was placed on the 15-day DL. Lyles was 4–0 with a 3.46 ERA with 24 strikeouts in 26 innings at Oklahoma City.[11] Lyles gave up three runs over six innings of work. Though he left with the lead, the bullpen lost control, and the Astros lost, 6–5. After the game, Lyles was optioned back to Triple-A to make room for Marwin González, who was activated from paternity leave.[12] In the 2012 season with Houston, he was 5–12 with a 5.09 ERA.[9]

In the 2013 season with the Astros, he was 7–9 with a 5.59 ERA.[9] In AAA with Oklahoma City, he was 2–2 with a 5.32 ERA.[9]

Colorado Rockies

On December 3, 2013, Lyles, along with outfielder Brandon Barnes, was traded to the Colorado Rockies for outfielder Dexter Fowler and a player to be named later.[13][14] In 22 starts, Lyles tied a career high with 7 wins and posted his lowest ERA of his career with a 4.33 in 126.2 innings.

On January 14, 2015, Lyles and the Rockies avoided arbitration, agreeing to a one-year contract worth $2.475 million.[15] On June 1, Jordan was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a medial collateral ligament injury in his left big toe.[16] On June 3, it was declared Lyles would need left big toe surgery, ending his season after just 10 starts.[17] In 2015 with the Rockies, he was 2–5 with a 5.14 ERA.[9]

Lyles with the Rockies in 2016

In 2016, Lyles began as a starter but after five starts, he was shifted to the bullpen for the remainder of the season. For the 2016 season, Lyles posted a record of 4–5 with a 5.83 ERA in 40 games.[9] In AAA with Albuquerque he was 4–2 with a 5.44 ERA.[9]

The following season in 2017, Lyles was used mainly out of the bullpen to disastrous results, as he posted an 0–2 record with an ERA of 6.94 in 33 games.[9] He was designated for assignment and released by the Rockies on August 1.[18]

San Diego Padres

Lyles signed a minor league deal with the San Diego Padres in August 2017.[19] The Padres used Lyles as a starter for the final month of the season, in which he posted a 1–3 record with an ERA of 9.39.[9]

On November 2, 2017, he was granted free agency.[18] On December 17, 2017, the Padres signed Lyles to a one-year, $1 million contract to remain with the team.[20] On May 15, 2018, Lyles threw 7 perfect innings against the Colorado Rockies at home before allowing a hit in the eighth.[21] Lyles split time between the bullpen and the rotation, appearing in 24 games while making 8 starts. He pitched to a 4.29 ERA in ​71 1⁄3 innings.

Milwaukee Brewers

On August 5, 2018, the Milwaukee Brewers claimed Lyles from the Padres off of trade waivers.[22] In 11 games, Lyles posted a 3.31 ERA in ​16 1⁄3 innings.[9]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On December 17, 2018, Lyles signed a one-year, $2.05 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates for the 2019 season.[23]

Milwaukee Brewers (second stint)

After pitching to a 5–7 record and a 5.36 ERA with the Pirates, Lyles was traded back to the Brewers for Cody Ponce on July 29.[24] He finished the season going 7–1 with a 2.45 ERA over ​58 2⁄3 innings for the Brewers.[25]

Texas Rangers

On December 13, 2019, Lyles signed a two-year contract with the Texas Rangers worth $16 million.[26]

In 2020 he was 1-6 with a 7.02 ERA.[27] He tied for the AL lead in earned runs allowed, with 45.[28]

References
  1. Lou Bezjak (June 6, 2008). "Astros select Hartsville's Lyles". The Morning News. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  2. Gerry Fraley (January 12, 2009). "Cooper ready to lead Astros on smoother trip". USA Today. Retrieved 2009-01-21.
  3. "Lyles Named to Futures Game". MILB.com. June 22, 2010. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  4. McTaggert, Brian (June 22, 2010). "Lyles to get a taste of future in Anaheim". MLB.com. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  5. Corpus Christi Hooks (July 2, 2010). "Lyles Named to Futures Game". MILB.com. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  6. Brian McTaggert (May 28, 2011). "Wandy heading to DL, Astros will promote Lyles". MLB.com. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  7. "Impressive Jordan Lyles settles for no-decision as Astros rally by Cubs". ESPN.com. Associated Press. May 31, 2011. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  8. "J.D. Martinez comes through in clutch to lift Astros past Reds". ESPN.com. Associated Press. August 3, 2011. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  9. "Jordan Lyles Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com.
  10. Brian McTaggert (April 2, 2012). "Astros option Lyles to Oklahoma City". MLB.com. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  11. "Astros recall Lyles, will start Sunday". Chicago Tribune. Reuters. April 28, 2012. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  12. Jeff Wallner (April 29, 2012). "Lyles solid in debut, 'pen can't hold on". MLB.com.
  13. "Astros acquire OF Dexter Fowler". ESPN.com. Associated Press. December 3, 2013. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  14. Brian McTaggert (December 3, 2013). "Astros add Fowler, send Barnes, Lyles to Rockies". MLB.com. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  15. "Stubbs, Lyles, Chatwood agree to deals with Rockies". ESPN.com. Associated Press. January 14, 2015. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
  16. "Jordan Lyles Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
  17. Aaron Gleeman (3 June 2015). "Toe surgery ends Rockies starter Jordan Lyles' season". NBC Sports.
  18. "Jordan Lyles Stats". Baseball-Reference.com.
  19. Jeff Sanders. "Jordan Lyles, Padres agree to minor league deal". San Diego Union-Tribune.
  20. Thornburg, Chad (December 17, 2017). "Padres sign pitcher Lyles to 1-year deal". MLB.com. Retrieved December 17, 2017.
  21. MJ Acosta (May 15, 2018). "Jordan Lyles Throws for 7 Perfect Innings, Padres Top Rockies". NBC 7 San Diego. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
  22. Andrew Wagner (August 5, 2018). "Brewers add righty Lyles on claim from Padres". MLB.com. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
  23. Associated Press. "After strong 2018 finish with Brewers, Jordan Lyles signs $2.05M, 1-year deal with Pirates". Wisconsin State Journal.
  24. Jason Mackey (July 29, 2019). "Pirates trade Jordan Lyles to Brewers for reliever Cody Ponce". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
  25. Adam J. Morris (December 6, 2019). "Texas Rangers, Jordan Lyles agree to deal, per reports". Lone Star Ball. SB Nation. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
  26. "Rangers finish $16M. 2-year deal with pitcher Jordan Lyles". Associated Press. December 13, 2019. Retrieved December 13, 2019.
Preceded by
Julio Teherán		 Youngest Player in the National League
2011		 Succeeded by
Bryce Harper
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