Brandon Lyon is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for several teams during his career. He was born on August 10, 1979, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and attended Taylorsville High School. Lyon was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 14th round of the 1999 MLB draft but did not sign with the team. Instead, he attended Dixie State College in St. George, Utah, where he played college baseball.
Lyon began his professional career in 2000 when he signed with the Toronto Blue Jays as an undrafted free agent. He made his MLB debut with the team in 2001 and played for them until 2002. Lyon then played for the Boston Red Sox in 2003 and the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2003 and 2004. He was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2005 and played for them until 2008.
Lyon had a breakout season in 2008 when he recorded 26 saves for the Diamondbacks. He became a free agent after the season and signed with the Detroit Tigers in 2009. Lyon played for the Tigers until 2010 and then signed with the Houston Astros in 2010. He played for the Astros until 2012 and then signed with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2013. Lyon was released by the Blue Jays in July 2013 and did not play for another MLB team.
During his career, Lyon was primarily a relief pitcher and recorded 79 saves. He had a career record of 42-47 with a 4.16 ERA. Lyon was known for his durability and consistency, as he appeared in at least 50 games in nine different seasons.
Off the field, Lyon was involved in several charitable organizations. He and his wife started the Lyon's Den Foundation, which helped families with children who had medical needs. Lyon also participated in the Astros' annual charity bowling event and was involved in the Diamondbacks' charity golf tournament.
In conclusion, Brandon Lyon had a successful career as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for several teams during his career and was known for his durability and consistency. Lyon was also involved in several charitable organizations off the field.
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