22 Facts About Jarrod Dyson

Jarrod Martel Dyson was born on August 15,1984 and is an American professional baseball center fielder who is a free agent.

Jarrod Dyson has played in Major League Baseball for the Kansas City Royals, Seattle Mariners, Arizona Diamondbacks, Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago White Sox and Toronto Blue Jays.

At McComb, Jarrod Dyson earned All-Division honors but was passed over by most scouts due to his slight stature.

At Southwest, Jarrod Dyson tied the single-season record with seven triples and set a record with 47 runs.

Jarrod Dyson was drafted by the Royals in the 50th round, 1,475th overall, of the 2006 amateur draft.

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Jarrod Dyson began his professional career that year, playing for the AZL Royals and hitting.

Jarrod Dyson played in 10 games in 2007, all for the Burlington Bees, hitting.

Jarrod Dyson began 2010 in the minor leagues, splitting the season between the AZL Royals, Blue Rocks, Naturals and Omaha Royals.

Jarrod Dyson was first called up to the major leagues in September 2010, joining the Royals and getting some playing time in center field.

Jarrod Dyson made the team out of spring training in 2011, and took on the role of a pinch running specialist.

Jarrod Dyson was regarded as one of the faster outfielders in the game.

Royals originally had Lorenzo Cain as their starting center fielder, however Jarrod Dyson gained significant playing time as a result of injuries to Cain.

Jarrod Dyson had nine RBI, eight doubles, five triples, 30 walks, 52 runs scored and 30 stolen bases, further highlighting his speed and baserunning talent.

Jarrod Dyson spent 15 games with the minor league Omaha Storm Chasers that year as well, hitting.

In spring training in 2014, Jarrod Dyson tied for the major league lead in stolen bases with 10, while not being caught once.

Jarrod Dyson finished the regular season tied for third in the American League with 36 steals.

Jarrod Dyson was often used as a late inning pinch runner and defensive substitute, taking over in center field while Lorenzo Cain would shift to right field taking the place of Norichika Aoki.

On January 28,2015, the Kansas City Royals and Jarrod Dyson avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract for $1.

Jarrod Dyson, who was expected to be the Royals' fourth outfielder, could make $25,000 for reaching 350 plate appearances and $50,000 if he was chosen for the All-Star Game.

In 2015, Jarrod Dyson played an important role in the 2015 World Series against the New York Mets.

On February 13,2020, Jarrod Dyson signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Jarrod Dyson has three older brothers, one younger brother and a younger sister, and was raised by Cecilia, his mother.