Dylan Covey

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Dylan Covey
Dylan Covey pitching for the Chicago White Sox in 2017 (2) (Cropped).jpg
Covey pitching for the Chicago White Sox in 2017
Rakuten Monkeys – No. 33
Pitcher
Born: (1991-08-14) August 14, 1991 (age 30)
Glendale, California
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: April 14, 2017, for the Chicago White Sox
CPBL: August 31, 2021, for the Rakuten Monkeys
MLB statistics
(through 2020 season)
Win–loss record6–29
Earned run average6.57
Strikeouts184
CPBL statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record1–4
Earned run average5.87
Strikeouts25
Teams

Dylan Charles Covey (born August 14, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Rakuten Monkeys of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL). He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox.

Covey was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the first round of the 2010 MLB draft. However, a physical examination performed by the Brewers diagnosed Covey with Type I diabetes. He, instead, chose to enroll at the University of San Diego, near his Pasadena, California, home, and played college baseball for the San Diego Toreros prior to being selected by the Oakland Athletics.

Career[]

Amateur career[]

Covey attended Maranatha High School in Pasadena, California, where he played for the school's baseball team.[1] He pitched to a 1.30 earned run average (ERA) and a .131 batting average against in his four years at Maranatha. As a senior, Covey had a 7–1 win–loss record, a 0.40 ERA, and 138 strikeouts in 70+2⁄3 innings pitched.[2] However, he lost 35 pounds (16 kg) that year, and could not regain the weight.[3]

The Milwaukee Brewers selected Covey in the first round, with the fourteenth overall selection, of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft. He indicated to the Brewers that he was likely to sign with them, but that he wanted a $2 million signing bonus.[2] During his post-draft physical, Covey was diagnosed with Type I diabetes. He decided not to sign with the Brewers, as he needed time to adjust to having this condition.[4][5] Covey's party was quoted as saying, "They [Milwaukee] knew they would have to do some special things for Dylan." He ended up turning down a $1.6 million signing bonus offer from Milwaukee.[3]

Covey enrolled at the University of San Diego (USD), and he played college baseball for the San Diego Toreros baseball team.[3] At USD, Covey was near his parents and doctors whom he trusted to help him manage his condition.[4] As Covey regained weight, he struggled as a freshman, pitching to a 1–3 record, a 7.60 ERA, and almost as many walks (28) as strikeouts (29). He improved in his sophomore year, with a 6–3 record and 3.32 ERA, but with 43 walks and 50 strikeouts across 81 innings.[6] In 2012, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[7] As a junior, Covey had a 5–4 record, and a 5.05 ERA.[8]

Oakland Athletics[]

The Oakland Athletics selected Covey in the fourth round, with the 131st overall selection, of the 2013 MLB draft. He signed with the Athletics, receiving a $370,000 signing bonus. The Athletics assigned Covey to the Vermont Lake Monsters of the Class A-Short Season New York–Penn League,[9] and after giving up no earned runs in 12 innings, promoted him to the Beloit Snappers of the Class A Midwest League[4] where he finished the season, going 1–1 with a 4.75 ERA in 10 starts.

In 2014, Covey began the year with Beloit, before he was promoted to the Stockton Ports of the Class A-Advanced California League.[10] In 26 games (25 starts) between the two teams, he was 7–14 with a 5.46 ERA. He pitched for Stockton in 2015, compiling an 8–9 record with a 3.59 ERA in 26 games started. Covey began the 2016 season with the Midland RockHounds of the Class AA Texas League,[11] but suffered an oblique muscle strain in May and missed the remainder of the regular season. In six starts prior to his injury, he was 2–1 with a 1.84 ERA.[12] The Athletics assigned Covey to the Mesa Solar Sox of the Arizona Fall League.[13]

Chicago White Sox[]

Covey pitching for the Chicago White Sox in 2017

On December 8, 2016, Covey was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 2016 Rule 5 draft.[14][15] Covey made the White Sox' Opening Day roster in 2017,[16] and he made his major league debut on April 14. Aside from five rehab starts with the AZL White Sox and the Charlotte Knights, Covey spent half of 2017 with the White Sox, pitching to a 0–7 record and a 7.71 ERA in 18 games (12 starts).

Covey was outrighted to the minors and removed from the 40-man roster on February 18, 2018.[17] He began the season with Charlotte. His contract was purchased on April 28 to start the second game of a doubleheader. [18] He was optioned back to Charlotte the next day and recalled once again on May 19. Covey finished the 2018 season with a 5–14 record and 5.18 ERA in 27 MLB appearances (21 starts).[19]

In 2019, Covey split time between Chicago and Triple-A Charlotte. He had a particularly difficult outing on July 28, allowing five runs without retiring a batter.[20] In his 18 MLB outings (12 starts), he compiled a 1–8 record with a 7.98 ERA.[19] Covey was designated for assignment by the White Sox on January 14, 2020, and outrighted on January 21. On January 22, Covey rejected an assignment to Triple-A Charlotte and became a free agent.

Tampa Bay Rays[]

On January 30, 2020, Covey signed a minor league deal with the Tampa Bay Rays.[21]

Boston Red Sox[]

On July 21, 2020, Covey was traded to the Boston Red Sox.[22] He made his first appearance for the Red Sox on July 25, allowing two runs in two innings of relief against the Baltimore Orioles.[23] He was optioned to Boston's alternate training site on July 26,[22] recalled for a week during August,[24] and recalled again on September 10.[25] Overall with the 2020 Red Sox, Covey appeared in 8 games (all in relief), compiling an 0–0 record with 7.07 ERA and 11 strikeouts in 14 innings pitched.[19] On October 28, Covey was outrighted off of the 40-man roster and assigned to Triple-A.[26]

Rakuten Monkeys[]

On May 18, 2021, Covey signed with the Rakuten Monkeys of the Chinese Professional Baseball League.[27]

Personal life[]

Covey was home schooled until high school. He has two older brothers.[1][2] Covey's father, Darrell, was selected by the New York Mets in the 29th round of the 1968 MLB draft out of Pasadena Junior College, but he did not sign or play professional baseball.[6]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Sondheimer, Eric (May 6, 2010). "Pitcher Dylan Covey is beating odds, not to mention foes". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c McCalvy, Adam (June 14, 2010). "Top pick Covey and crew meet Brewers". Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
  3. ^ a b c Jenkins, Chris (February 9, 2011). "Freshman turns down pro ball offer to stay at USD Page 1 of 3". U-T San Diego. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
  4. ^ a b c Froberg, Tim (August 6, 2013). "A's prospect Dylan Covey has no regrets passing up Brewers' offer". Green Bay Press Gazette. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
  5. ^ Short, D.J. (August 16, 2010). "UPDATE: Dylan Covey opts not to sign with Brewers due to diabetes". HardballTalk. NBC Sports. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
  6. ^ a b Glassey, Conor (February 1, 2013). "Unsigned First-Rounders Whitson, Covey Have Lots To Prove". Baseball America. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
  7. ^ "#24 Dylan Covey - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  8. ^ Beloit Snappers (July 14, 2013). "Pitcher Dylan Covey Sent to Beloit | Beloit Snappers News" (Press release). Milb.com. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
  9. ^ "Dylan Covey, Oakland A's 4th Round Pick Could Wind up Being the Steal of the Draft". Valley Bay News. June 1, 2013. Archived from the original on September 3, 2014. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
  10. ^ Heneghan, Kelsie (August 28, 2014). "Covey flirts with no-hitter in Ports' win: A's right-handed prospect loses bid on two-out single in seventh". MiLB.com. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
  11. ^ http://www.mrt.com/sports/article/ROCKHOUNDS-Diabetes-doesn-t-deter-Covey-s-rise-7405764.php
  12. ^ "Dylan Covey Stats, Highlights, Bio". MiLB.com. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
  13. ^ Avallone, Michael (November 5, 2016). "Mesa notes: Covey making up for lost time: A's No. 19 prospect regaining confidence after injury-marred season". MiLB.com. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
  14. ^ "2016 Rule 5 Draft results". MLB.com. December 8, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  15. ^ Kane, Colleen. "With diabetes under control, pitcher Dylan Covey tries to stick with White Sox". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
  16. ^ "After seven-year journey, White Sox's Dylan Covey major-league debut awaits". USA Today. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
  17. ^ "White Sox Outright Dylan Covey".
  18. ^ "White Sox's Dylan Covey: Will start Game 2 against Royals".
  19. ^ a b c "Dylan Covey Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
  20. ^ "White Sox activate Eloy Jimenez, option Dylan Covey to Class AAA". July 28, 2019.
  21. ^ "Rays Sign Dylan Covey, John Curtiss To Minor League Deals". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
  22. ^ a b "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. July 2020. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  23. ^ "Orioles vs Red Sox - Box Score". ESPN.com. July 25, 2020. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
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  25. ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. September 2020. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  26. ^ Byrne, Connor (October 28, 2020). "Red Sox Outright 3 Players". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  27. ^ @GOCPBL (May 19, 2021). "Rakuten Monkeys announced the signing of Dylan Covey. According to the team, the 29-year-old RHP has arrived in Tai…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.

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