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19 Facts About Sam Dyson

1.

Samuel Isaac Dyson was born on May 7,1988 and is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League.

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Sam Dyson previously played in Major League Baseball for the Toronto Blue Jays, Miami Marlins, Texas Rangers, San Francisco Giants, and Minnesota Twins.

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3.

Sam Dyson was born in Tampa, Florida, to Sid and Gwenn Sam Dyson.

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4.

Sam Dyson was selected by the Washington Nationals in the 19th round of the 2006 MLB draft, but elected to attend college instead.

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5.

Sam Dyson did not pitch professionally in 2010 after undergoing labrum repair surgery, and he missed the entire 2011 season recovering from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.

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Sam Dyson was the first Blue Jays player from the 2010 draft to reach the MLB.

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Sam Dyson made his MLB debut later that day to get the final out in the 7th inning.

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8.

Sam Dyson was designated for assignment on January 22,2013, to make room on the 40-man roster for Mark DeRosa.

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9.

Sam Dyson was elected to participate in the Southern League All-Star Game, but didn't play because of the injury.

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10.

Sam Dyson made his Marlins debut that day, pitching 2 innings, while giving up 5 hits and 3 earned runs.

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11.

On October 8,2015, Sam Dyson made his postseason debut in Game 1 of the ALDS against his former team, the Blue Jays, earning the save.

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12.

Sam Dyson would take over as the Rangers' full-time closer halfway through the 2016 season, after a lackluster performance from Shawn Tolleson.

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13.

Sam Dyson was pivotal for Texas, as he finished with 38 saves in 43 opportunities and a 2.

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14.

Sam Dyson underwent surgery to repair a torn capsule in his right shoulder at the end of the 2019 season.

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15.

Sam Dyson pitched for the United States team in the 2017 World Baseball Classic.

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16.

Sam Dyson helped the US win the tournament by pitching six perfect innings.

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17.

Sam Dyson became involved in a confrontation with Blue Jays' shortstop Troy Tulowitzki over his displeasure.

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18.

On November 26,2019, Sam Dyson was accused of domestic violence by an ex-girlfriend, prompting an investigation by Major League Baseball.

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19.

The alleged victim, Alexis Blackburn, said in two lengthy Instagram posts that Sam Dyson had bullied her and was violent towards both her and her cat during the time they were a couple.

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