Jordan Lyles, Pitcher, Kansas City Royals
Date of Birth: 10/19/1990
Birthplace: Florence, South Carolina
Jordan Lyles, pitcher for the Kansas City Royals, was drafted out of high school by the Houston Astros. He played in the Astros' minor league system from 2008 through part of 2011. He first joined the Astros in 2011, pitching 94.0 innings in 20 games with them.
Lyles became part of the Astros' starting rotation in 2012, pitching 141.1 innings in 25 games. He finished the season with a 5-12 record and a 5.09 ERA. He didn't fare any better in 2013, finishing with a 7-9 record and a 5.59 ERA in 141.2 innings in 27 games.
The Astros traded Lyles to the Colorado Rockies in December, 2013. He pitched 126.2 innings in 22 games in 2014 and he finished the season with a 7-4 record and a 4.33 ERA.
On January 14, 2015, Lyles signed a one-year, $2.475 million contract with the Rockies. His 2015 season ended on June 1st when he had toe surgery. He finished the season with a 2-5 record, 30 strikeouts to 19 walks, and a 5.14 ERA in 49.0 innings in 10 games.
Lyles and the Rockies agreed to a one-year, $2.975 million contract on December 2, 2015. He finished the 2016 season with a 5.83 ERA, 4 wins to 5 losses, 1 save, and 32 strikeouts to 28 walks in 58.2 innings in 40 games.
The Rockies released Lyles on August 1, 2017. He signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres on August 8th. He finished the 2017 season with 1 win and 5 losses, 55 strikeouts to 22 walks, and a 7.75 ERA in 33 games with the Rockies and 5 games with the Padres.
The Milaukee Brewers claimed Lyles off waivers on August 5, 2018. He finished the 2018 season with 3 wins and 4 losses, 84 strikeouts to 28 walks, and a 4.11 ERA in 87.2 innings in 24 games with the Padres and 11 games with the Brewers.
Lyles became a free agent on October 30, 2018. He signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates on December 17, 2018. He returned to the Brewers in a trade on July 29, 2019. He spent time on the DL in 2019 with right side discomfort and with left hamstring tightness. He finished the season with 12 wins and 8 losses, 146 strikeouts to 55 walks, and a 4.15 ERA in 141.0 innings in 17 games with the Pirates and 11 games with the Brewers. He didn't pitch in the postseason.
Lyles became a free agent on October 31, 2019. He signed with the Texas Rangers on December 13th. He pitched in 12 games in 2020, and he finished the season with 1 win and 6 losses, 36 strikeouts to 23 walks, and a 7.02 ERA in 57.2 innings.
Lyles didn't have a great season in 2021, leading the American League in earned runs and home runs allowed. He finished the season with 10 wins and 13 losses, 146 strikeouts to 56 walks, and a 5.15 ERA in 180.0 innings in 32 games.
Lyles became a free agent on November 3, 2021. He signed with the Baltimore Orioles on March 12, 2022.
Lyles became a free agent on November 9, 2022. He signed with the Royals on December 28th.
Career pitching statistics for Lyles through 2021 include:
- 289 games played
- 1,147.1 innings pitched
- 54-79 win-loss record
- 878 strikeouts to 394 walks
- 5.21 ERA
Sources for Information
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