Connor Overton
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1993 (30 years old)
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Richmond, VA, United StatesPosition
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6' 0"
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190 lbs
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Connor Danford Overton (born July 24, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Louisville Bats.
Early life and amateur career
Overton was born in Richmond, Virginia and grew up in the Richmond suburb of Mechanicsville, Virginia. He attended Atlee High School, where was a relief pitcher and primarily played shortstop. Overton played college baseball at Old Dominion.
Professional career
Miami Marlins
Overton was selected by the Miami Marlins in the 15th round of the 2014 Major League Baseball Draft. Overton made his professional debut with the Low-A Batavia Muckdogs, pitching to a 4.71 ERA in 17 appearances. He began the 2015 season with the Single-A Greensboro Grasshoppers, 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 Washington Nationals organization. He split the remainder of the year with the Low-A Auburn Doubledays, logging a 3.72 ERA in 12 games, and also pitched in one game for the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.
Sioux City Explorers
Overton signed with the Sioux City Explorers of the independent American Association of Professional Baseball 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 San Francisco Giants. Overton appeared in one game for the High-A San Jose Giants, allowing 2 earned runs in 1/3 of an inning before undergoing Tommy John surgery and missing the entire 2017 season. He split the 2018 season between three affiliates: San Jose, the Double-A Richmond Flying Squirrels, and the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats. In 23 appearances between the three teams, Overton posted a cumulative 4.91 ERA with 48 strikeouts in 47.2 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 Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 9 games with the team, he registered a 4.02 ERA with 56 strikeouts in 53.2 innings of work. He became a free agent following the season.
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