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'''Demarcus Malik Evans''' (born October 22, 1996) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] in the [[New York Yankees]] organization. He made his [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) debut in 2020 for the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]].
'''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 (baseball)|Texas Rangers]].


==Amateur career==
==Amateur career==
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==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Texas Rangers===
===Texas Rangers===
After signing, Evans was assigned to the [[Arizona League Rangers]] of the [[Rookie-level]] [[Arizona League]] to make his professional debut; in {{frac|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 [[Class A Short Season]] [[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 [[Class A (baseball)|Class 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/demarcus-evans-rises-to-the-challenge/|title=DeMarcus Evans Rises To The Challenge|website=[[Baseball America]]|date=November 22, 2018|access-date=May 20, 2019}}</ref> He earned a spot on the [[South Atlantic League]] post-season all-star team.<ref name=stats>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=663770#/career/R/pitching/2018/ALL|title=Demarcus Evans Player Page|website=MiLB.com|access-date=January 9, 2019}}</ref> After the 2018 regular season, Evans played for the [[Surprise Saguaros]] of the [[Arizona Fall League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/milb/news/rangers-demarcus-evans-piling-up-strikeouts-in-afl/c-299989658|title=Reliever Evans showing breakout potential|website=MiLB.com|author=Vincent Lara-Cinisomo|date=November 5, 2018|access-date=May 20, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=l119&t=p_pbp&pid=663770|title=Winter Leagues: Arizona Fall League|work=[[MLB.com]]|access-date=January 9, 2019}}</ref> Evans was named the Texas Rangers 2018 Minor League Reliever of the Year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/rangers/press-release/texas-rangers-announce-2018-minor-league-award-winners-302532836|title=Texas Rangers have announced 2018 Minor League Award recipients|website=[[MLB.com]]|date=January 9, 2019|access-date=April 8, 2019}}</ref>
After signing, Evans was assigned to the [[Arizona League Rangers]] of the [[Rookie-level]] [[Arizona League]] to make his professional debut; in {{frac|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 [[Class A Short Season|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 [[Class A (baseball)|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/demarcus-evans-rises-to-the-challenge/|title=DeMarcus Evans Rises To The Challenge|website=[[Baseball America]]|date=November 22, 2018|access-date=May 20, 2019}}</ref> He earned a spot on the [[South Atlantic League]] post-season all-star team.<ref name=stats>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=663770#/career/R/pitching/2018/ALL|title=Demarcus Evans Player Page|website=MiLB.com|access-date=January 9, 2019}}</ref> After the 2018 regular season, Evans played for the [[Surprise Saguaros]] of the [[Arizona Fall League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/milb/news/rangers-demarcus-evans-piling-up-strikeouts-in-afl/c-299989658|title=Reliever Evans showing breakout potential|website=MiLB.com|author=Vincent Lara-Cinisomo|date=November 5, 2018|access-date=May 20, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=l119&t=p_pbp&pid=663770|title=Winter Leagues: Arizona Fall League|work=[[MLB.com]]|access-date=January 9, 2019}}</ref> Evans was named the Texas Rangers 2018 Minor League Reliever of the Year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/rangers/press-release/texas-rangers-announce-2018-minor-league-award-winners-302532836|title=Texas Rangers have announced 2018 Minor League Award recipients|website=[[MLB.com]]|date=January 9, 2019|access-date=April 8, 2019}}</ref>


Evans was assigned to the [[Down East Wood Ducks]] of the [[Class A-Advanced]] [[Carolina League]] to open the 2019 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/down-east/news/wood-ducks-announce-2019-roster/c-305729296|title=Wood Ducks Announce 2019 Roster|author=Matt Present|website=MiLB.com|date=March 27, 2019|access-date=March 27, 2019}}</ref> He went 4–0 with a 0.81 ERA and 40 strikeouts in {{frac|22|1|3}} innings for them. On May 29, he was promoted to the [[Frisco RoughRiders]] of the [[Double-A (baseball)|Double-A]] [[Texas League]].<ref name="Adam J. Morris">{{cite web|url=https://www.lonestarball.com/2019/5/28/18643749/texas-rangers-prospects-demarcus-evans-peter-fairbanks-joe-barlow-pitchers-promotions|title=Fairbanks to AAA, Evans, Barlow to AA|publisher=[[SB Nation]]|website=Lone Star Ball|author=Adam J. Morris|date=May 28, 2012|access-date=May 29, 2019}}</ref><ref name="sportsday.dallasnews.com">{{cite news|url=https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/texas-rangers/rangers/2019/05/28/rangers-putting-three-minor-league-pitchers-fast-track-after-dominant-may-performances|title=Rangers putting three minor league pitchers on fast track after dominant May performances|newspaper=[[The Dallas Morning News]]|author=Evan Grant|date=May 28, 2018|access-date=May 29, 2019}}</ref> With Frisco, Evans went 2–0 with a 0.96 ERA and 60 strikeouts over {{frac|37|2|3}} innings.<ref name="Jamey Newberg">{{cite web|url=https://theathletic.com/1198334/2019/09/10/long-term-looks-embracing-similar-messages-relievers-demarcus-evans-and-joe-barlow-knocking-on-rangers-door/|title=Long-term looks: Embracing similar messages, Demarcus Evans and Joe Barlow knocking on Rangers' door|website=[[The Athletic]]|author=Jamey Newberg|date=September 10, 2018|access-date=September 11, 2019}}</ref><ref name="Brian Stultz">{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/milb/news/sam-huff-jason-bahr-headline-texas-rangers-organization-all-stars/c-312221114?tcid=tw_article_312221114|title=Huff, Bahr headline Rangers prospects|author=Brian Stultz|website=MiLB.com|date=December 16, 2019|access-date=December 16, 2019}}</ref> Evans was named the 2019 MiLB Relief Pitcher of the Year by [[Baseball America]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2019-minor-league-baseball-all-stars/|title=2019 Minor League Baseball All-Stars|website=[[Baseball America]]|author=BA Staff|date=September 10, 2018|access-date=September 17, 2019}}</ref> Evans was named the Texas Rangers 2019 Minor League Reliever of the Year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-rangers-announce-2019-minor-league-award-winners|title=Rangers announce 2019 Minor League Award winners|author=John Blake|website=[[MLB.com]]|date=September 27, 2019|access-date=September 27, 2019}}</ref> Following the 2019 season, Evans played for [[Leones del Escogido]] of the [[Dominican Professional Baseball League|Dominican Winter League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://elnuevodiario.com.do/leones-del-escogido-contratan-los-servicios-del-relevista-demarcus-evans/|title=Leones del Escogido contratan los servicios del relevista Demarcus Evans|author=El Nuevo Diario|website=El Nuevo Diario|date=September 9, 2019|access-date=October 13, 2019}}</ref> Evans was added to the Rangers 40–man roster following the 2019 season.<ref name="Evan Grant">{{cite web|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2019/11/20/rangers-to-add-at-least-four-prospects-to-40-man-roster-topped-by-of-leody-taveras-3b-sherten-apostel/|title=Rangers add six prospects to 40-man roster, topped by OF Leody Taveras and 3B Sherten Apostel|website=[[The Dallas Morning News]]|author=Evan Grant|date=November 20, 2019|access-date=November 20, 2019}}</ref>
Evans was assigned to the [[Down East Wood Ducks]] of the [[Class A-Advanced|High–A]] [[Carolina League]] to open the 2019 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/down-east/news/wood-ducks-announce-2019-roster/c-305729296|title=Wood Ducks Announce 2019 Roster|author=Matt Present|website=MiLB.com|date=March 27, 2019|access-date=March 27, 2019}}</ref> He went 4–0 with a 0.81 ERA and 40 strikeouts in {{frac|22|1|3}} innings for them. On May 29, he was promoted to the [[Frisco RoughRiders]] of the [[Double-A (baseball)|Double-A]] [[Texas League]].<ref name="Adam J. Morris">{{cite web|url=https://www.lonestarball.com/2019/5/28/18643749/texas-rangers-prospects-demarcus-evans-peter-fairbanks-joe-barlow-pitchers-promotions|title=Fairbanks to AAA, Evans, Barlow to AA|publisher=[[SB Nation]]|website=Lone Star Ball|author=Adam J. Morris|date=May 28, 2012|access-date=May 29, 2019}}</ref><ref name="sportsday.dallasnews.com">{{cite news|url=https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/texas-rangers/rangers/2019/05/28/rangers-putting-three-minor-league-pitchers-fast-track-after-dominant-may-performances|title=Rangers putting three minor league pitchers on fast track after dominant May performances|newspaper=[[The Dallas Morning News]]|author=Evan Grant|date=May 28, 2018|access-date=May 29, 2019}}</ref> With Frisco, Evans went 2–0 with a 0.96 ERA and 60 strikeouts over {{frac|37|2|3}} innings.<ref name="Jamey Newberg">{{cite web|url=https://theathletic.com/1198334/2019/09/10/long-term-looks-embracing-similar-messages-relievers-demarcus-evans-and-joe-barlow-knocking-on-rangers-door/|title=Long-term looks: Embracing similar messages, Demarcus Evans and Joe Barlow knocking on Rangers' door|website=[[The Athletic]]|author=Jamey Newberg|date=September 10, 2018|access-date=September 11, 2019}}</ref><ref name="Brian Stultz">{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/milb/news/sam-huff-jason-bahr-headline-texas-rangers-organization-all-stars/c-312221114?tcid=tw_article_312221114|title=Huff, Bahr headline Rangers prospects|author=Brian Stultz|website=MiLB.com|date=December 16, 2019|access-date=December 16, 2019}}</ref> Evans was named the 2019 MiLB Relief Pitcher of the Year by [[Baseball America]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2019-minor-league-baseball-all-stars/|title=2019 Minor League Baseball All-Stars|website=[[Baseball America]]|author=BA Staff|date=September 10, 2018|access-date=September 17, 2019}}</ref> Evans was named the Texas Rangers 2019 Minor League Reliever of the Year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-rangers-announce-2019-minor-league-award-winners|title=Rangers announce 2019 Minor League Award winners|author=John Blake|website=[[MLB.com]]|date=September 27, 2019|access-date=September 27, 2019}}</ref> Following the 2019 season, Evans played for [[Leones del Escogido]] of the [[Dominican Professional Baseball League|Dominican Winter League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://elnuevodiario.com.do/leones-del-escogido-contratan-los-servicios-del-relevista-demarcus-evans/|title=Leones del Escogido contratan los servicios del relevista Demarcus Evans|author=El Nuevo Diario|website=El Nuevo Diario|date=September 9, 2019|access-date=October 13, 2019}}</ref> On November 20, 2019, the Rangers added Evans to their 40–man roster to protect him from the [[Rule 5 draft]].<ref name="Evan Grant">{{cite web|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2019/11/20/rangers-to-add-at-least-four-prospects-to-40-man-roster-topped-by-of-leody-taveras-3b-sherten-apostel/|title=Rangers add six prospects to 40-man roster, topped by OF Leody Taveras and 3B Sherten Apostel|website=[[The Dallas Morning News]]|author=Evan Grant|date=November 20, 2019|access-date=November 20, 2019}}</ref>


On September 15, 2020, Evans was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-rangers-activate-of-willie-calhoun-from-10-day-injured-list-recall|title=Rangers activate OF Willie Calhoun from 10-day injured list; recall RHP Demarcus Evans from alternate training site|website=[[MLB.com]]|date=September 15, 2020|access-date=September 15, 2020}}</ref> He made his debut on September 18 against the [[Los Angeles Angels]], surrendering [[Albert Pujols]]' career home run number 662.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/mlb/texas-rangers/article245820515.html|title=Angels slugger Albert Pujols makes history again against the Texas Rangers|website=[[Fort Worth Star Telegram]]|author=Drew Davison|date=September 16, 2020|access-date=December 17, 2020}}</ref> In four appearances for Texas in 2020, Evans recorded a 2.25 ERA with 4 strikeouts over 4 innings.<ref name=stats/> 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 {{frac|26|1|3}} innings, and with Round Rock he posted a 2–0 record with a 3.74 ERA and 31 strikeouts over {{frac|21|2|3}} innings.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Weaver|first=Levi|date=October 7, 2021|title=Grading the 2021 Texas Rangers: Pitchers edition|url=https://theathletic.com/2863303/2021/10/04/grading-the-2021-texas-rangers-pitchers-edition/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-05|website=[[The Athletic]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211004221345/https://theathletic.com/2863303/2021/10/04/grading-the-2021-texas-rangers-pitchers-edition/ |archive-date=2021-10-04 }}</ref>
On September 15, 2020, Evans was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-rangers-activate-of-willie-calhoun-from-10-day-injured-list-recall|title=Rangers activate OF Willie Calhoun from 10-day injured list; recall RHP Demarcus Evans from alternate training site|website=[[MLB.com]]|date=September 15, 2020|access-date=September 15, 2020}}</ref> He made his debut on September 18 against the [[Los Angeles Angels]], surrendering [[Albert Pujols]]' career home run number 662.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/mlb/texas-rangers/article245820515.html|title=Angels slugger Albert Pujols makes history again against the Texas Rangers|website=[[Fort Worth Star Telegram]]|author=Drew Davison|date=September 16, 2020|access-date=December 17, 2020}}</ref> In four appearances for Texas in 2020, Evans recorded a 2.25 ERA with 4 strikeouts over 4 innings.<ref name=stats/> 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 {{frac|26|1|3}} innings, and with Round Rock he posted a 2–0 record with a 3.74 ERA and 31 strikeouts over {{frac|21|2|3}} innings.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Weaver|first=Levi|date=October 7, 2021|title=Grading the 2021 Texas Rangers: Pitchers edition|url=https://theathletic.com/2863303/2021/10/04/grading-the-2021-texas-rangers-pitchers-edition/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-05|website=[[The Athletic]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211004221345/https://theathletic.com/2863303/2021/10/04/grading-the-2021-texas-rangers-pitchers-edition/ |archive-date=2021-10-04 }}</ref>


He was designated for assignment on June 26, 2022. Evans cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Round Rock on July 1.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rangers' Demarcus Evans: Outrighted to Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rangers-demarcus-evans-outrighted-to-triple-a/amp/|access-date=2023-03-23|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> He spent the 2022 season back with Round Rock, going 2–3 with a 3.82 ERA over 33 innings. He elected free agency on November 10, 2022.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Demarcus Evans Stats, Fantasy & News |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/demarcus-evans-663770 |access-date=2022-12-17 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref>
He was [[designated for assignment]] on June 26, 2022. Evans cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Round Rock on July 1.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rangers' Demarcus Evans: Outrighted to Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rangers-demarcus-evans-outrighted-to-triple-a/amp/|access-date=2023-03-23|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Demarcus Evans Stats, Fantasy & News |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/demarcus-evans-663770 |access-date=2022-12-17 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref>


===New York Yankees===
===New York Yankees===
On December 8, 2022, Evans signed a minor league contract with the [[New York Yankees]].<ref name=":0" />
On December 8, 2022, Evans signed a minor league contract with the [[New York Yankees]].<ref name=":0" /> He did not play in a game for the organization and elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2023 MiLB Free Agents|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2023-milb-free-agents/|access-date=March 15, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}</ref>

===Charleston Dirty Birds===
On February 22, 2024, Evans signed with the [[Leones de Yucatán]] of the [[Mexican League]].<ref>https://twitter.com/leonesdeyucatan/status/1760831209758757364/photo/1</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Transactions|url=http://baseball.pointstreak.com/transactions.html?leagueid=174&seasonid=33927|access-date=May 9, 2024|website=baseball.pointstreak.com|language=en}}</ref> In four games for the Dirty Birds, Evans struggled to a 12.46 ERA with three strikeouts across {{fraction|4|1|3}} innings. On May 21, Evans was released by Charleston.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Transactions|url=http://baseball.pointstreak.com/transactions.html?leagueid=174&seasonid=33927|access-date=May 21, 2024|website=baseball.pointstreak.com|language=en}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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Latest revision as of 11:27, 6 November 2024

Demarcus Evans
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1996-10-22) October 22, 1996 (age 28)
Petal, Mississippi, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 18, 2020, for the Texas Rangers
MLB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record0–2
Earned run average4.75
Strikeouts37
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

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

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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

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Texas Rangers

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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

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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

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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

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

References

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  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.
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