Sam Dyson
Born: 5/7/1988 in Tampa, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2012-07-05 | Final Game: 2019-09-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 212 lbs
Full name: Samuel Isaac Dyson
Biography
Sam Dyson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2012 to 2019. Born in 1988, he made his debut on July 5, 2012, and showcased his skills primarily as a reliever. Over the course of his career, Dyson compiled a record of 24-23 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.4. He recorded a total of 310 strikeouts and notched 59 saves, establishing himself as a reliable option in high-pressure situations.
Dyson's career spanned a time when the game increasingly emphasized bullpen roles, and he was known for his ability to perform in critical moments, often coming in during late innings to secure victories for his teams. His contributions were vital in various seasons, helping to solidify the back end of the pitching staff. Throughout his career, Dyson played for multiple teams, and his effectiveness as a closer added depth to the bullpens he was part of, marking him as a significant figure in the relief pitching landscape of his era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 23 | 376 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 386.7 | 365 | 146 | 31 | 129 | 310 | 3.40 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 40.50 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | MIA | NL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 9.00 | -626.6 |
| 2014 | MIA | NL | 3 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.0 | 41 | 10 | 15 | 33 | 2.14 | 619.1 |
| 2015 | MIA | NL | 3 | 3 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.0 | 41 | 18 | 17 | 41 | 3.68 | 490.1 |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | 2 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 31.3 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 1.15 | 1457.9 |
| 2016 | TEX | AL | 3 | 2 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 70.3 | 63 | 19 | 23 | 55 | 2.43 | 1024.1 |
| 2017 | SFG | NL | 3 | 4 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 38.0 | 36 | 17 | 18 | 27 | 4.03 | - |
| 2017 | TEX | AL | 1 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 | 31 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 10.80 | -2006.7 |
| 2018 | SFG | NL | 4 | 3 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 70.3 | 56 | 21 | 20 | 56 | 2.69 | - |
| 2019 | MIN | AL | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 7.15 | -660.8 |
| 2019 | SFG | NL | 4 | 1 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 51.0 | 39 | 14 | 7 | 47 | 2.47 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 376 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | TOR | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | MIA | NL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | MIA | NL | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | MIA | NL | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | TEX | AL | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | SFG | NL | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | TEX | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | SFG | NL | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | MIN | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | SFG | NL | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ALDS1 | TEX | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2015 | ALDS2 | TEX | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4.7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1.93 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ALDS1 | TEX | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 2015 | ALDS2 | TEX | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3.7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2.45 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 376 | 1 | 29 | 50 | 5 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | TOR | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | MIA | P | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | MIA | P | 31 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | MIA | P | 44 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 | TEX | P | 31 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | TEX | P | 73 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | SFN | P | 38 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | TEX | P | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | SFN | P | 74 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | MIN | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | SFN | P | 49 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 376 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TEX | AL | $525,270 |
| 2015 | MIA | NL | $507,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,032,770 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina | Columbia | SC | 2008, 2009, 2010 |