Stevenson Nathaniel Garrison (born September 12, 1986) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees in 2011.
Garrison grew up in Ewing Township, New JerseyCarig, Marc. "Yankees' Steve Garrison, a Ewing native, makes major-league debut", The Star-Ledger, July 26, 2011. Accessed December 3, 2012. "His heart raced and his mouth dried up as if it were filled with cotton, giving Steve Garrison the same nervous feeling he used get before American Legion games in Ewing, N.J." and attended The Hun School of Princeton in Princeton, New Jersey.Norris, Josh. "Hun alum Steve Garrison replaces Wilkin De La Rosa with Thunder", The Trentonian, September 9, 2010. Accessed March 6, 2011.
Professional career Milwaukee Brewers Garrison was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 10th round (295th overall) of the 2005 Major League Baseball draft. He made his professional debut with the rookie-level Arizona League Brewers. Garrison made 17 appearances (16 starts) for the Single-A West Virginia Power in 2006, posting a 7-6 record and 3.45 ERA with 77 strikeouts across innings pitched.
Garrison began the 2007 campaign with the High-A Brevard County Manatees, pitching to an 8-4 record and 3.44 ERA with 74 strikeouts in 20 starts.
San Diego Padres On July 25, 2007, Garrison was traded to the San Diego Padres with Will Inman and Joe Thatcher in exchange for Scott Linebrink.
On November 20, 2009, the Padres added Garrison to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. He made 17 appearances (11 starts) for the rookie-level Arizona League Padres, High-A Lake Elsinore Storm, and Triple-A Portland Beavers, accumulating a 2-4 record and 5.37 ERA with 38 strikeouts over 57 innings of work. On September 6, 2010, Garrison was designated for assignment by the Padres.
New York Yankees On September 9, 2010, Garrison was claimed off waivers by the New York Yankees. He joined the Double-A Trenton Thunder for the 2010 Eastern League playoffs.
Garrison was promoted to the major leagues for the first time on July 19, 2011. Garrison made his major league debut on July 25, against the Seattle Mariners, recording the last two outs in a 10–3 Yankees win.Carig, Marc. "Yankees' Steve Garrison, a Ewing native, makes major-league debut", The Star-Ledger, July 26, 2011. Accessed July 26, 2011. "His heart raced and his mouth dried up as if it were filled with cotton, giving Steve Garrison the same nervous feeling he used get before American Legion games in Ewing, N.J. Of course, the setting was just a tad different. Yankee Stadium had nearly emptied out tonight and the outcome had been long decided when the bullpen gates opened with one out in the ninth inning. But Garrison fought his own nerves in his big league debut to record the final two outs of the Yankees' 10-3 victory against the Seattle Mariners." Garrison was designated for assignment by New York on September 11, following the promotion of Austin Romine. He became a minor league free agent after the season.
Seattle Mariners On November 22, 2011, Garrison signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners. He made 24 appearances (21 starts) for the Double-A Jackson Generals and Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers in 2012, posting a combined 6-9 record and 5.13 ERA with 58 strikeouts across innings pitched.
Later career Garrison signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks in December 2012.
On February 14, 2014, Garrison signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles organization.
Garrison played with the Long Island Ducks for part of the 2014 season before being released. In 2015, Garrison signed with the Camden Riversharks. He became a free agent after the 2015 season.
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