| Dillon Overton | |
|---|---|
 Overton with the Oakland Athletics | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1991-08-17)August 17, 1991 (age 34) Clinton, Oklahoma, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: June 25, 2016, for the Oakland Athletics | |
| CPBL: March 16, 2021, for the Rakuten Monkeys | |
| Last appearance | |
| MLB: July 1, 2017, for the San Diego Padres | |
| CPBL: September 24, 2021, for the Rakuten Monkeys | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 1–4 |
| Earned run average | 9.13 |
| Strikeouts | 28 |
| CPBL statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 8–2 |
| Earned run average | 3.75 |
| Strikeouts | 55 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Dillon Ray Overton (born August 17, 1991) is an American former professionalbaseballpitcher. He played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theOakland Athletics,Seattle Mariners, andSan Diego Padres and in theChinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for theRakuten Monkeys.
Overton was drafted by theBoston Red Sox in the 26th round of the2010 Major League Baseball draft out ofWeatherford High School inWeatherford, Oklahoma. He did not sign with the Red Sox and playedcollege baseball at theUniversity of Oklahoma for theSooners from 2011 to 2013.[1][2]
Overton was then drafted by theOakland Athletics in the second round of the2013 Major League Baseball draft.[3][4] After signing, Overton underwentTommy John surgery, a development which significantly lowered his signing bonus.[5] He returned in 2014 and made his professional debut with theArizona League Athletics. He was later promoted to theVermont Lake Monsters, where he finished the season.[6] Unfortunately, the surgery did affect his fastball velocity, which dropped from mid-90s to high-80s.[7] Overton split the 2015 season with the High–AStockton Ports and theDouble-AMidland RockHounds.
Overton began the 2016 season with an 8–4 record and 3.01earned run average with theTriple-ANashville Sounds,[8] before being promoted to the Athletics to make his major league debut on June 25, becoming the 11th Athletic to make a start during 2016.[9] Overton made 5 starts with Oakland in 2016, going 1–3 with an 11.47 ERA, giving up 12 home runs in24+1⁄3 innings pitched. Following the signing of infielderAdam Rosales, Overton wasdesignated for assignment on January 25, 2017.[10]
On January 26, 2017, Overton was traded to theSeattle Mariners in exchange for minor-leaguer Jason Goldstein, adding to Seattle's starting pitching depth.[11] Overton pitched to a 6.31 ERA for Seattle and was designated for assignment.
On June 19, 2017, Overton was claimed off waivers by theSan Diego Padres. He made one start for the Padres before he was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–AEl Paso Chihuahuas on August 31. In 2018, Overton played for the rookie–levelArizona League Padres, Double–ASan Antonio Missions, and El Paso. In 25 games (14 starts) for the three affiliates, he compiled an 8–2 record and 2.90 ERA with 72 strikeouts over99+1⁄3 innings pitched.[12]
Overton made 25 appearances (22 starts) for El Paso in 2019, registering a 10–5 record and 5.46 ERA with 103 strikeouts across115+1⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2019.[13]
On March 11, 2020, Overton signed a minor league contract with theArizona Diamondbacks. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of theCOVID-19 pandemic.[14] Overton was released by the Diamondbacks organization on May 22.[15]
On December 21, 2020, theRakuten Monkeys of theChinese Professional Baseball League signed Overton for the 2021 season.[15] On March 16, 2021, Overton made his CPBL debut. In 17 games (9 starts) for the Monkeys, he compiled an 8–2 record and 3.75 ERA with 55 strikeouts over57+2⁄3 innings pitched. Overton was released by Rakuten on September 25.[16]
On February 18, 2022, Overton signed a minor league contract with theColorado Rockies.[17] In 12 games (11 starts) for the Triple–AAlbuquerque Isotopes, he struggled to a 2–7 record and 8.60 ERA with 39 strikeouts in 45.0 innings of work. On July 8, Overton retired from professional baseball.[18]
Overton and his wife, Morgan, have one son named Oliver Ray who was born in April 2017.[19]