Connor Danford Overton (born July 24, 1993) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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. He has previously played in

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(MLB) for the

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, and

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Early life and amateur career

Overton was born in

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and grew up in the Richmond suburb of

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. He attended

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, where was a relief pitcher and primarily played shortstop. Overton attended

Old Dominion University Old Dominion University (ODU) is a Public university, public research university in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Established in 1930 as the two-year Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary, it began by educating people with fewer ...

and played

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for the

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Professional career

Miami Marlins

The

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selected Overton in the 15th round of the

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. Overton made his professional debut with the Low-A

Batavia Muckdogs The Batavia Muckdogs are a collegiate summer baseball team in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League (PGCBL). They are located in Batavia, a city in Genesee County, New York, United States. Their home field is Dwyer Stadium in the city o ...

, pitching to a 4.71 ERA in 17 appearances. He began the 2015 season with the Single-A

Greensboro Grasshoppers The Greensboro Grasshoppers are a Minor League Baseball team based in Greensboro, North Carolina. They are members of the South Atlantic League and are the High-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. They play their home games at First National B ...

, but was released by the Marlins on July 9, 2015, after struggling to a 13.03 ERA in 8 games.

Washington Nationals

On July 17, 2015, Overton signed a minor league contract with the

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organization. He split the remainder of the year with the Low-A

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, logging a 3.72 ERA in 12 games, and also pitched in one game for the Triple-A

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. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.

Sioux City Explorers

Overton signed with the

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of the independent

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on April 13, 2016. He went 5–1 on the season with a 1.96 ERA and 11 saves and was named a league All-Star before signing with the Giants.

San Francisco Giants

On August 11, 2016, Overton signed a minor league contract with the

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. Overton appeared in one game for the High-A

San Jose Giants The San Jose Giants are a Minor League Baseball team of the California League and the Single-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. Located in San Jose, California, the Giants play their home games at Excite Ballpark. Games San Jose Giants g ...

, allowing 2 earned runs in of an inning before undergoing

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and missing the entire 2017 season. He split the 2018 season between three affiliates: San Jose, the Double-A

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, and the Triple-A

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. In 23 appearances between the three teams, Overton posted a cumulative 4.91 ERA with 48 strikeouts in innings of work. Overton returned to Richmond to begin the 2019 season, and posted a 3.62 ERA in 14 appearances for the team. On June 12, 2019, Overton was released by the Giants organization.

Lancaster Barnstormers

On August 6, 2019, Overton signed with the

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of the

. In 9 games with the team, he registered a 4.02 ERA with 56 strikeouts in innings of work. He became a free agent following the season.

Toronto Blue Jays

On February 29, 2020, Overton signed a minor league contract with the

and was assigned to the Double–A

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. Overton did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the

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. He became a free agent on November 2, 2020. Overton re–signed with the Blue Jays on a minor league contract on February 2, 2021. He was assigned to the Triple-A

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to begin the year, where he pitched to a 2.03 ERA with 50 strikeouts in 21 appearances. The Blue Jays selected Overton's contract and promoted him the major leagues for the first time on August 11, 2021. The next day, he made his major league debut against the

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. In 4 appearances for the Blue Jays during his debut campaign, Overton did not give up a run, while striking out four. On September 3, Overton was

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by the Blue Jays.

Pittsburgh Pirates

On September 6, 2021, Overton was claimed off waivers by the

. On September 16, Overton pitched three scoreless innings against the

. In doing so, Overton made MLB history, having the most career innings without allowing a run, with innings pitched. His streak ended at innings after he allowed a home run to

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of the

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on September 23. Overton was shut down for the season on September 28 after he was placed on the injured list with a right shoulder strain. He finished the season with a combined 4.70 ERA in 9 appearances between the Blue Jays and Pirates, striking out 15 in innings of work. On November 6, Overton was outrighted off of the 40-man roster. He elected free agency on November 7.

Cincinnati Reds

On November 17, 2021, Overton signed a minor league contract with the

. He was assigned to the Triple–A

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to begin the 2022 season. On April 30, 2022, Overton was selected to the active roster to start against the

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. On May 12, Overton earned his first career win, tossing scoreless innings against the

. On May 23, an

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revealed Overton had a stress reaction in his lower back and he was placed on the 60-day injured list. Overton was activated from the injured list on September 24. He started four games for the Reds, finishing with a 1–0 record and 2.73 ERA with 14 strikeouts over 33 innings. Overton began the 2023 season out of Cincinnati's rotation, making 3 starts for the team. On April 15, 2023, Overton was placed on the injured list with a right elbow strain. The injury was suffered in a start against the

in which he allowed 5 earned runs over 3 innings pitched. On May 7, manager David Bell said that Overton would be out until at least mid-July, and Overton was transferred to the 60-day injured list on May 14. He underwent

on May 23, officially ending his season. On October 9, Overton was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Triple–A Louisville. In 2024, Overton made 17 rehab appearances for the rookie-level

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, High-A

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, and Louisville, struggling to a 1-2 record and 7.85 ERA with 28 strikeouts across innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2024.

Toronto Blue Jays (second stint)

On February 19, 2025, Overton signed a minor league contract with the

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. He was released by the Mets prior to the start of the

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on March 27. On April 23, 2025, Overton signed a minor league contract with the

. In eight appearances (three starts) split between the rookie-level

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, Single-A

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, and Triple-A

, he recorded a cumulative 7.94 ERA with 14 strikeouts over 17 innings of work. Overton was released by the Blue Jays organization on June 30.

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

On July 22, 2025, Overton signed with the

of the

References

External links

Old Dominion Monarchs bio
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Early life and amateur career

Professional career

Miami Marlins

Washington Nationals

Sioux City Explorers

San Francisco Giants

Lancaster Barnstormers

Toronto Blue Jays

Pittsburgh Pirates

Cincinnati Reds

Toronto Blue Jays (second stint)

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

See also

References

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