Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Jordan Lyles was born October 19, 1990, in Hartsville, South Carolina. He is a pitcher in the MLB.

The Houston Astros selected Lyles with the 38th pick in the 2008 Major League Baseball draft. After signing, Lyles pitched in the Rookie-level Appalachian League, where he recorded 64 strikeouts in 49 2⁄3 innings. In 2010, Baseball America named Lyles the Astros' top pitching prospect. That season, he appeared in the All-Star Futures Game.

On December 17, 2017, the Padres signed Lyles to a one-year, $1 million contract to remain with the team. On May 15, 2018, Lyles threw 7 perfect innings against the Colorado Rockies at home before allowing a hit in the eighth. Lyles split time between the bullpen and the rotation, appearing in 24 games while making 8 starts. He pitched to a 4.29 ERA in 71 1⁄3 innings.

On December 28, 2022, Lyles signed a two-year contract with the Kansas City Royals worth $17 million.