Stephen Drew Sutton (born June 30, 1983) is an American former professional

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infielder and

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. He played in

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for the Cincinnati Reds,

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, and Pittsburgh Pirates.

Career

Houston Astros

Sutton is a graduate of

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. He was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 15th round of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft.

Cincinnati Reds

He was acquired by the Cincinnati Reds for

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during the 2009 Spring Training. He made his major-league debut for the Reds on July 2, 2009.

Cleveland Indians

On August 6, 2010, Sutton was claimed off waivers by the

. Sutton was outrighted by the Indians to the Triple-A Columbus Clippers on November 3, 2010. He refused his minor league assignment and subsequently filed for free agency.

Boston Red Sox

Sutton signed a minor league contract with the

on November 22, 2010 and was called up on May 20, 2011.

Atlanta Braves

The

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signed him to a minor league contract on November 22, 2011.

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates purchased Sutton from the Braves on May 20, 2012.

Tampa Bay Rays

The

traded for Sutton from the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 21, 2012 for a

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or cash considerations. On June 22, 2012, Sutton was

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by the Rays.

Back to the Pittsburgh Pirates

Sutton was re-acquired by the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 24, 2012, this time off waivers. On July 3, 2012, Sutton hit his first career walk-off home run, solo home run off of Wesley Wright. In October 2012, Sutton elected minor league free agency.

Return to the Red Sox

Sutton signed with the

in December 2012. Sutton spent 2013 with Triple-A Pawtucket, and began the year at third base before being moved to first base in May and finishing the year there. In 102 games, he hit .245 with 2 HR and 48 RBI. He also pitched in 3 additional games, going 0-2 while giving up 4 runs in 5 innings and striking out 2. He announced his retirement from professional baseball on February 17, 2014.

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