Jonathan Van Every
Encyclopedia
Jonathan Eugene Van Every (born November 27, 1979 in Greenwood
, Mississippi
) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who now plays for the St. Paul Saints
. Van Every attended Itawamba Community College
.
in the 29th round (876th overall) of the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft
. He did not play in 2000 because he did not sign until May 19, .
From 2001 to , Van Every played in the Indians organization. His best season came in , when he played for the Single-A Kinston Indians
. That year, he hit .276 with 21 home run
s. In , he was an Eastern League All-Star.
Following the 2007 season, Van Every became a minor league free agent
. On December 1, 2007, the Boston Red Sox signed him to a minor league contract.
Van Every made his major league debut on May 14, , against the Baltimore Orioles
, starting in center field. In his second career at-bat, he singled
to center in the fifth inning off Daniel Cabrera
for his first major league hit
. Van Every hit his first career home run
on April 29, 2009 at Progressive Field against the Cleveland Indians
. The solo shot during the top of the 10th inning turned out to be the winning hit as the Red Sox went on to win the game 6-5.
The following day, April 30, 2009 in a game where the Boston Red Sox
would go on to lose 13-0 to the Tampa Bay Rays
, Van Every pitched the final 2/3 of the 8th inning.
On July 8, 2009, Van Every was designated for assignment by the Red Sox to make room on the 40-man roster for Jed Lowrie
, who was activated off the 60-day DL. On July 18, 2009, he was released by the Red Sox, after the 10-days of his waiver period ran up. On July 29, 2009 he was signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as a minor league free agent, and he was assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis.
On April 24, 2010, Van Every was traded back to the Red Sox for a player to be named later.
On May 8, 2010, in a game against the New York Yankees
in which Boston would go on to lose 14-3, Van Every pitched for the second time in his career, striking out one batter, and giving up a two-run home run to Mark Teixeira
. Also in a game in Baltimore he hit a solo home run in a game in which the Red Sox would lose.
On May 22, 2010, he was designated for assignment by the Red Sox to make room for the returning Jacoby Ellsbury
.
On May 31, 2010, the Red Sox traded him to the Pirates for catching prospect Josue Peley.
Greenwood, Mississippi
Greenwood is a city in and the county seat of Leflore County, Mississippi, United States, located at the eastern edge of the Mississippi Delta approximately 96 miles north of Jackson, Mississippi, and 130 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee. The population was 15,205 at the 2010 census. It is the...
, Mississippi
Mississippi
Mississippi is a U.S. state located in the Southern United States. Jackson is the state capital and largest city. The name of the state derives from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary, whose name comes from the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi...
) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who now plays for the St. Paul Saints
St. Paul Saints
The St. Paul Saints are a professional baseball team based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in the United States. The Saints are a member of the North Division of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball...
. Van Every attended Itawamba Community College
Itawamba Community College
Itawamba Community College, formerly known as Itawamba Junior College, is a community college in Mississippi, United States, with two campuses; the main campus is located in Fulton, and a branch campus in Tupelo that mainly handles technical education programs. It serves Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee,...
.
Baseball career
Van Every was drafted by the Cleveland IndiansCleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
in the 29th round (876th overall) of the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft
2000 Major League Baseball Draft
-First Round Selections:-Compensation picks:- Background :The Florida Marlins made Adrian Gonzalez of Eastlake High School in Chula Vista, CA the first overall selection in the 2000 First-Year Player Draft...
. He did not play in 2000 because he did not sign until May 19, .
From 2001 to , Van Every played in the Indians organization. His best season came in , when he played for the Single-A Kinston Indians
Kinston Indians
The Kinston Indians were a minor league baseball team of the Carolina League , and the High-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. They were located in Kinston, North Carolina, and were named for their parent club...
. That year, he hit .276 with 21 home run
Home run
In baseball, a home run is scored when the ball is hit in such a way that the batter is able to reach home safely in one play without any errors being committed by the defensive team in the process...
s. In , he was an Eastern League All-Star.
Following the 2007 season, Van Every became a minor league free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
. On December 1, 2007, the Boston Red Sox signed him to a minor league contract.
Van Every made his major league debut on May 14, , against the Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
, starting in center field. In his second career at-bat, he singled
Single (baseball)
In baseball, a single is the most common type of base hit, accomplished through the act of a batter safely reaching first base by hitting a fair ball and getting to first base before a fielder puts him out...
to center in the fifth inning off Daniel Cabrera
Daniel Cabrera
Daniel Alberto Cabrera Cruz is a Major League Baseballright-handed starting pitcher who is currently a free agent. He is one of the taller pitchers in the league, standing at 6' 9" and 270 lb....
for his first major league hit
Hit (baseball)
In baseball statistics, a hit , also called a base hit, is credited to a batter when the batter safely reaches first base after hitting the ball into fair territory, without the benefit of an error or a fielder's choice....
. Van Every hit his first career home run
Home run
In baseball, a home run is scored when the ball is hit in such a way that the batter is able to reach home safely in one play without any errors being committed by the defensive team in the process...
on April 29, 2009 at Progressive Field against the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
. The solo shot during the top of the 10th inning turned out to be the winning hit as the Red Sox went on to win the game 6-5.
The following day, April 30, 2009 in a game where the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
would go on to lose 13-0 to the Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field...
, Van Every pitched the final 2/3 of the 8th inning.
On July 8, 2009, Van Every was designated for assignment by the Red Sox to make room on the 40-man roster for Jed Lowrie
Jed Lowrie
Jed Carlson Lowrie is an American professional baseball infielder with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball.-Baseball career:Lowrie was born on April 17, 1984 and later attended North Salem High School....
, who was activated off the 60-day DL. On July 18, 2009, he was released by the Red Sox, after the 10-days of his waiver period ran up. On July 29, 2009 he was signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as a minor league free agent, and he was assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis.
On April 24, 2010, Van Every was traded back to the Red Sox for a player to be named later.
On May 8, 2010, in a game against the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
in which Boston would go on to lose 14-3, Van Every pitched for the second time in his career, striking out one batter, and giving up a two-run home run to Mark Teixeira
Mark Teixeira
Mark Charles Teixeira , nicknamed "Tex" is an American Major League Baseball player for the New York Yankees. Mostly a first baseman, he has also played third base and in the outfield...
. Also in a game in Baltimore he hit a solo home run in a game in which the Red Sox would lose.
On May 22, 2010, he was designated for assignment by the Red Sox to make room for the returning Jacoby Ellsbury
Jacoby Ellsbury
Jacoby McCabe Ellsbury ; born September 11, 1983) is an American professional baseball center fielder with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball....
.
On May 31, 2010, the Red Sox traded him to the Pirates for catching prospect Josue Peley.