Brandon Lyon is a professional athlete in Major League Baseball. He is currently a relief pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. He previously played for the Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox and [[Arizona Diamondbacks.
On January 24, 2009, news agencies reported that Brandon Lyon and the Detroit Tigers had agreed on a one-year deal. Lyon is expected to become the closer for the Tigers after the retirement of Todd Jones.MLB.com: Lyon, Tigers agree to one-year deal (January 24, 2009)
Timeline
- 1999: Drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays
- 2001: Makes his Major League debut; becomes second youngest winning pitcher in Toronto historyMLB.com: Brandon Lyon Biography and Highlights
- 2002: Plays for the Boston Red Sox
- July 2003: Traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates for nine days before being traded back to BostonBaseball-Reference.com: Brandon Lyon
- November 2003: Traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks
- 2007: Ends the season with a 6-4 record and 2.68 ERA; defeats the Chicago Cubs in the National League Division Series, loses to the Colorado Rockies in the Conference Series
Brandon Lyon Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Arizona Diamondbacks
- ESPN.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 195
- Rookie Year: 2001
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