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Demarcus Malik Evans (born October 22, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers.

Amateur career

Evans attended Petal High School in Petal, Mississippi.[1] Evans was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 25th round of the 2015 MLB draft and signed with them for a $100,000 signing bonus,[2][3] forgoing his college commitment to Hinds Community College.[4]

Professional career

Texas Rangers

After signing, Evans was assigned to the Arizona League Rangers of the Rookie-level Arizona League to make his professional debut; in 11+2⁄3 innings pitched for them, he posted a 0–0 record with a 2.31 ERA. He split the 2016 season between the AZL Rangers and the Spokane Indians of the Low–A Northwest League. In a combined 14 games (12 starts), he went 1–2 with a 2.95 ERA, striking out 75 in 55 innings. He split 2017 between the AZL Rangers, Spokane, and Hickory Crawdads of the Single–A South Atlantic League, going a combined 2–8 with a 4.53 ERA in 20 games (14 starts). He spent 2018 with Hickory, going 4–1 with a 1.77 ERA, while striking out 103 in 56.0 innings.[5] He earned a spot on the South Atlantic League post-season all-star team.[6] After the 2018 regular season, Evans played for the Surprise Saguaros of the Arizona Fall League.[7][8] Evans was named the Texas Rangers 2018 Minor League Reliever of the Year.[9]

Evans was assigned to the Down East Wood Ducks of the High–A Carolina League to open the 2019 season.[10] He went 4–0 with a 0.81 ERA and 40 strikeouts in 22+1⁄3 innings for them. On May 29, he was promoted to the Frisco RoughRiders of the Double-A Texas League.[11][12] With Frisco, Evans went 2–0 with a 0.96 ERA and 60 strikeouts over 37+2⁄3 innings.[13][14] Evans was named the 2019 MiLB Relief Pitcher of the Year by Baseball America.[15] Evans was named the Texas Rangers 2019 Minor League Reliever of the Year.[16] Following the 2019 season, Evans played for Leones del Escogido of the Dominican Winter League.[17] On November 20, 2019, the Rangers added Evans to their 40–man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[18]

On September 15, 2020, Evans was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[19] He made his debut on September 18 against the Los Angeles Angels, surrendering Albert Pujols' career home run number 662.[20] In four appearances for Texas in 2020, Evans recorded a 2.25 ERA with 4 strikeouts over 4 innings.[6] Evans split the 2021 season between Texas and the Round Rock Express of the Triple-A West. With Texas he went 0–2 with a 5.13 ERA and 33 strikeouts over 26+1⁄3 innings, and with Round Rock he posted a 2–0 record with a 3.74 ERA and 31 strikeouts over 21+2⁄3 innings.[21]

He was designated for assignment on June 26, 2022. Evans cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Round Rock on July 1.[22] He spent the 2022 season back with Round Rock, going 2–3 with a 3.82 ERA over 33 innings. He elected free agency following the season on November 10.[23]

New York Yankees

On December 8, 2022, Evans signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees.[23] He did not play in a game for the organization and elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023.[24]

Charleston Dirty Birds

On February 22, 2024, Evans signed with the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League.[25] However, he did not make an appearance for Yucátan, and signed with the Charleston Dirty Birds of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball on May 9.[26] In four games for the Dirty Birds, Evans struggled to a 12.46 ERA with three strikeouts across 4+1⁄3 innings. On May 21, Evans was released by Charleston.[27]

Personal life

Evans and professional baseball outfielder Anthony Alford are cousins.[28]

References

  1. ^ "Anthony Alford hosts youth baseball camp at his hometown park". WDAM 7. February 20, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
  2. ^ "Local players picked in MLB Draft". The Clarion-Ledger. June 10, 2015. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
  3. ^ "Demarcus Evans". The Baseball Cube. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  4. ^ "DeMarcus Evans Class of 2015 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA".
  5. ^ "DeMarcus Evans Rises To The Challenge". Baseball America. November 22, 2018. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
  6. ^ a b "Demarcus Evans Player Page". MiLB.com. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  7. ^ Vincent Lara-Cinisomo (November 5, 2018). "Reliever Evans showing breakout potential". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
  8. ^ "Winter Leagues: Arizona Fall League". MLB.com. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  9. ^ "Texas Rangers have announced 2018 Minor League Award recipients". MLB.com. January 9, 2019. Retrieved April 8, 2019.
  10. ^ Matt Present (March 27, 2019). "Wood Ducks Announce 2019 Roster". MiLB.com. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
  11. ^ Adam J. Morris (May 28, 2012). "Fairbanks to AAA, Evans, Barlow to AA". Lone Star Ball. SB Nation. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
  12. ^ Evan Grant (May 28, 2018). "Rangers putting three minor league pitchers on fast track after dominant May performances". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
  13. ^ Jamey Newberg (September 10, 2018). "Long-term looks: Embracing similar messages, Demarcus Evans and Joe Barlow knocking on Rangers' door". The Athletic. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
  14. ^ Brian Stultz (December 16, 2019). "Huff, Bahr headline Rangers prospects". MiLB.com. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  15. ^ BA Staff (September 10, 2018). "2019 Minor League Baseball All-Stars". Baseball America. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
  16. ^ John Blake (September 27, 2019). "Rangers announce 2019 Minor League Award winners". MLB.com. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
  17. ^ El Nuevo Diario (September 9, 2019). "Leones del Escogido contratan los servicios del relevista Demarcus Evans". El Nuevo Diario. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
  18. ^ Evan Grant (November 20, 2019). "Rangers add six prospects to 40-man roster, topped by OF Leody Taveras and 3B Sherten Apostel". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  19. ^ "Rangers activate OF Willie Calhoun from 10-day injured list; recall RHP Demarcus Evans from alternate training site". MLB.com. September 15, 2020. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
  20. ^ Drew Davison (September 16, 2020). "Angels slugger Albert Pujols makes history again against the Texas Rangers". Fort Worth Star Telegram. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
  21. ^ Weaver, Levi (October 7, 2021). "Grading the 2021 Texas Rangers: Pitchers edition". The Athletic. Archived from the original on 2021-10-04. Retrieved 2021-10-05.
  22. ^ "Rangers' Demarcus Evans: Outrighted to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
  23. ^ a b "Demarcus Evans Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved 2022-12-17.
  24. ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  25. ^ https://twitter.com/leonesdeyucatan/status/1760831209758757364/photo/1
  26. ^ "Transactions". baseball.pointstreak.com. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  27. ^ "Transactions". baseball.pointstreak.com. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  28. ^ Jim Callis (October 15, 2018). "Rangers' AFL contingent includes Minors' K-rate king". MLB.com. Retrieved April 9, 2019.

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