Jarrod Dyson is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played for several teams during his career. He was known for his speed and defensive skills, particularly his ability to steal bases and make spectacular catches in the outfield.
Dyson was born in Mississippi and attended Southwest Mississippi Community College before being drafted by the Kansas City Royals in 2006. He spent several years in the minor leagues before making his MLB debut in 2010. Over the next several seasons, Dyson established himself as a valuable role player for the Royals, providing speed and defense off the bench and occasionally starting in the outfield.
In 2014, Dyson played a key role in the Royals' postseason run, stealing several crucial bases and making several highlight-reel catches in the outfield. The Royals ultimately reached the World Series that year, though they lost to the San Francisco Giants.
Dyson continued to play for the Royals until 2017, when he was traded to the Seattle Mariners. He spent two seasons with the Mariners before signing with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2019. Dyson played for the Diamondbacks for one season before being traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2020.
Throughout his career, Dyson was known for his speed and base-stealing ability. He stole over 250 bases during his career, including a career-high 36 in 2012. He was also a strong defensive outfielder, winning a Gold Glove award in 2016 for his play with the Royals.
Dyson retired from baseball in 2021 after playing for the Pirates and the New York Mets. He finished his career with a .246 batting average, 21 home runs, and 256 stolen bases. He was known as a hard-working and dedicated player who was well-liked by his teammates and coaches.
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