Houston Astros Sutton is a graduate of
Baylor University. He was drafted by the
Houston Astros in the 15th round of the
2004 Major League Baseball draft.
Cincinnati Reds Sutton was acquired by the
Cincinnati Reds in exchange for
Jeff Keppinger during 2009 Spring Training. He made his majorleague debut for the Reds on July 2, 2009.
Cleveland Indians On August 6, 2010, Sutton was claimed off waivers by the
Cleveland Indians. Sutton was outrighted by the Indians to the Triple-A
Columbus Clippers on November 3, 2010. He refused his minor league assignment and subsequently filed for free agency.
Boston Red Sox Sutton signed a minor league contract with the
Boston Red Sox on November 22, 2010. On May 20, 2011, the Red Sox selected Sutton's contract, adding him to their active roster.
Atlanta Braves On November 22, 2011, Sutton signed a minor league contract with the
Atlanta Braves organization.
Pittsburgh Pirates The
Pittsburgh Pirates purchased Sutton from the Braves on May 20, 2012.
Tampa Bay Rays The
Tampa Bay Rays traded for Sutton on May 21, 2012, in exchange for a
player to be named later or cash considerations. On June 22, Sutton was
designated for assignment by the Rays.
Pittsburgh Pirates (second stint) Sutton was re-acquired by the
Pittsburgh Pirates on June 24, 2012, this time off waivers. On July 3, Sutton hit his first career walk-off home run, solo home run off of
Wesley Wright. In October, Sutton elected minor league free agency.
Boston Red Sox (second stint) Sutton signed with the
Boston Red Sox in December 2012. Sutton spent 2013 with the Triple-A
Pawtucket Red Sox, and began the year at third base before being moved to first base in May and finishing the year there. In 102 games, he hit .245 with two home runs and 48 RBI. He also pitched in three additional games, going 0-2 while giving up five runs in five innings and striking out two. Sutton announced his retirement from professional baseball on February 17, 2014. ==References==