James Allen Hoyt (born September 30, 1986) is an American professional

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who is a free agent. He has played in

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(MLB) for the Houston Astros,

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, Miami Marlins and

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Career

Yuma Scorpions

After graduating from

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, Hoyt played

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before transferring to Centenary College of Louisiana. 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 Willy Aybar, Chris Britton,

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, Ozzie Canseco 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 17.1 innings pitched.

Wichita Wingnuts/Olmecas de Tabasco

Hoyt then signed with the

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of the

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. 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 L ...

of the

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. In 11 games for Tabasco, Hoyt notched a 2.03 ERA with 20 strikeouts in 13.1 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 10.1 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

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in 2013. He was later promoted to the

Mississippi Braves The Mississippi Braves, or M-Braves as they are referred to locally, are a Minor League Baseball team based in Pearl, Mississippi, a suburb of Jackson. The team is the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and plays in the Southern League. ...

of the

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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 Lawrencevil ...

of the

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International League.

Houston Astros

On January 14, 2015, Hoyt along with

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was traded to the Houston Astros for Rio Ruiz, 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

Pacific Coast League. On April 20, 2017, 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

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 designated for assignment on December 2, 2019. 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 Miami Marlins on August 1, 2020, in exchange for cash considerations. In the pandemic shortened season, Hoyt pitched to a 1.23 ERA with 20 strikeouts and only 2 earned runs on 9 hits in 14.2 innings pitched across 24 games.

Los Angeles Angels

On March 29, 2021, Hoyt was traded to the

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

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