James Hoyt (baseball)
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James Allen Hoyt (born September 30, 1986) 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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,
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,
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, and
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.


Career


Yuma Scorpions

After graduating from
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, Hoyt played
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at
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before transferring to
Centenary College of Louisiana Centenary College of Louisiana is a private liberal arts college in Shreveport, Louisiana. The college is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1825, it is the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi Rive ...
. In 2011, he signed with the
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of the North American League (NABL) after a tryout with the team. The 2011 Yuma Scorpions included former and future major league players such as
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, Chris Britton,
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,
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and
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, who served as the team's manager as well as a player for the club.


Edinburg Roadrunners

After the Scorpions folded, he went on to pitch for the
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of the North Atlantic Baseball League. In 12 games for Edinburg, Hoyt pitched to a 1.04 ERA with 19 strikeouts in innings pitched.


Wichita Wingnuts/Olmecas de Tabasco

Hoyt then signed with the
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of the American Association. On June 30, 2012, Hoyt signed with the
Olmecas de Tabasco The Olmecas de Tabasco (English: Tabasco Olmecs) are a professional baseball team in the Mexican League based in Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico. Their home ballpark is the Estadio Centenario 27 de Febrero. The Olmecas won their only Mexican Lea ...
of the
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. In 11 games for Tabasco, Hoyt notched a 2.03 ERA with 20 strikeouts in innings pitched in 11 games. Hoyt returned to Wichita in August 2012 and finished the season with the club. Pitching for Wichita, Hoyt pitched to a 2.61 ERA with 15 strikeouts in innings pitched over 11 appearances.


Atlanta Braves

While pitching for Tabasco, Hoyt impressed
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scouts and they signed him to a minor league contract on November 15, 2012. Hoyt started his career in the Braves organization with the
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of the High–A
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in 2013. He was later promoted to the
Mississippi Braves The Mississippi Braves, or M-Braves as they were referred to locally, were a Minor League Baseball team based in Pearl, Mississippi, a suburb of Jackson, from 2005 to 2024. They were the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and competed in ...
of the Double–A Southern League. Hoyt started 2014 back with Mississippi and in June he was promoted to the
Gwinnett Braves The Gwinnett Stripers are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League (IL) and the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. They play their home games at Coolray Field in unincorporated Gwinnett County, Georgia (with a Lawrencevi ...
of the Triple–A
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.


Houston Astros

On January 14, 2015, Hoyt along with
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was traded to the
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in exchange for
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, Andrew Thurman, and Mike Foltynewicz. On August 2, 2016, the Astros promoted Hoyt to the major leagues. On March 31, 2017, he was optioned to the
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of the Triple–A
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. On April 20, the Astros promoted Hoyt to the major leagues. Hoyt made 32 appearances out of the bullpen for the Astros in 2017, finishing with a 1–0 record and a 4.38 ERA. The Astros finished the season with a 101–61 record for an AL West pennant, and eventually won the
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. Hoyt did not participate in the playoff run, but was still on the team's 40-man roster at the time, declaring him eligible for his first career World Series title.


Cleveland Indians

On July 6, 2018, Hoyt was traded to the
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for minor league righthanded pitcher Tommy DeJuneas. The Indians declined to tender Hoyt a major league contract for the 2019 season by the November 30, 2018 deadline, making Hoyt a free agent. The Indians re-signed Hoyt to a minor league contract on December 1, 2018. On September 1, 2019, the Indians selected Hoyt's contract. Hoyt was
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on December 2. On December 4, Hoyt re-signed with Cleveland on a major league contract. The Indians designated Hoyt for assignment on July 28, 2020.


Miami Marlins

Hoyt was traded by the Indians to the
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on August 1, 2020, in exchange for cash considerations. In the
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shortened season, Hoyt pitched to a 1.23 ERA with 20 strikeouts and only 2 earned runs on 9 hits in innings pitched across 24 games.


Los Angeles Angels

On March 29, 2021, Hoyt was traded to the
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in exchange for cash considerations. Hoyt registered a 6.75 ERA in 9 appearances with the Angels in 2021. On October 22, Hoyt was outrighted off of the 40-man roster. He elected free agency on November 7.


Lancaster Stormers

On February 12, 2024, Hoyt signed with the
Leones de Yucatán The Leones de Yucatán (English: Yucatán Lions) are a professional baseball team in the Mexican League. The team plays its home games at Parque Kukulcán Alamo in Mérida, Yucatán. The Leones have won the Mexican League title five times in 1957 ...
of the
Mexican League The Mexican Baseball League (, or LMB, ) is a professional baseball league in Mexico. It is the oldest running professional sports league in the country. The league has 20 teams organized in two divisions, North and South. Teams play 114 games ...
. However, Hoyt did not play for Yucátan and signed with the
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of the
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on April 17. In 26 appearances for Lancaster, he struggled to a 6.38 ERA with 21 strikeouts and 3 saves across 24 innings pitched. On July 23, Hoyt retired from professional baseball.


Piratas de Campeche

On January 20, 2025, Hoyt came out of retirement and signed with the
Piratas de Campeche The Piratas de Campeche (English: Campeche Pirates) are a professional baseball team in the Mexican League (LMB) based in Campeche, Campeche, Mexico. History In 1980, the Alacranes de Durango moved to Campeche, and played their home games at Ven ...
of the
Mexican League The Mexican Baseball League (, or LMB, ) is a professional baseball league in Mexico. It is the oldest running professional sports league in the country. The league has 20 teams organized in two divisions, North and South. Teams play 114 games ...
.


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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Hoyt, James 1986 births Living people American expatriate baseball players in Mexico American expatriate baseball players in Venezuela American expatriate baseball players in the Dominican Republic Baseball players from Mission Viejo, California Cardenales de Lara players Centenary Gentlemen baseball players Cleveland Indians players Columbus Clippers players Edinburg Roadrunners players Fresno Grizzlies players Gigantes del Cibao players Gwinnett Braves players Houston Astros players Lancaster Barnstormers players Los Angeles Angels players Lynchburg Hillcats players Major League Baseball pitchers Mexican League baseball pitchers Miami Marlins players Mississippi Braves players Olmecas de Tabasco players Palomar Comets baseball players Salt Lake Bees players Toros del Este players Wichita Wingnuts players Yuma Scorpions players