Tyler Eugene Colvin (born September 5, 1985) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs, Colorado Rockies, and San Francisco Giants. Colvin played college baseball at Clemson University.
Professional career
Chicago Cubs
Colvin was drafted by the
Chicago Cubs 13th overall in the 2006 Major League Baseball draft.
He played in the Florida State League for the Class A-Advanced Daytona Cubs in 2007
Colvin was called up to the majors for the first time on September 21, .
After a strong spring in 2010, Colvin made the Cubs Opening Day roster.
Colorado Rockies
On December 8, 2011, Colvin was traded along with
DJ LeMahieu to the
Colorado Rockies for
Casey Weathers and Ian Stewart. On July 6, 2012, he became the first player to hit two home runs in the same game against pitcher Stephen Strasburg during a 5-1 win over the Washington Nationals. Colvin hit 18 home runs for the Rockies in 2012.
Colvin was outrighted off the Rockies' roster on September 4, 2013, becoming a free agent on October 1.
San Francisco Giants
In 2014, Colvin was expected to sign with the Orioles, but due to back issues, the deal fell through.
Instead, Colvin signed a minor-league deal with the San Francisco Giants on February 22, 2014.
On May 12, 2014, Colvin was called up and made his Giants home debut by hitting a home run and a two-run triple in his third game of the season. The home run was also
splash hit number 65 at AT&T Park. The Giants went on to beat the
Atlanta Braves 4-2.
However, after hitting only .223 in 139 at-bats, he was designated for assignment on August 1.
Colvin elected free agency in October 2014.
Miami Marlins
On January 5, 2015, Colvin signed with the
Miami Marlins organization on a minor league contract.
He was released by the Marlins on April 3.
Chicago White Sox
On May 3, 2015, Colvin signed a contract with the Chicago White Sox organization. In 88 appearances for the Triple-A Charlotte Knights, he batted .226/.264/.334 with four home runs and 25 RBI. Colvin elected free agency following the season on November 6.
Long Island Ducks
On May 14, 2016, Colvin signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 72 appearances for the Ducks, he slashed .218/.264/.339 with five home runs and 28 RBI. Colvin became a free agent after the season.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Colvin signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on February 19, 2018.
He played in 15 games for the Double-A
Tulsa Drillers, hitting .286/.340/.405 with one home run and five RBI. Colvin was released by the Dodgers organization on June 24.
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