Education
Cloyd attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where he played college baseball for the Nebraska–Omaha Mavericks.
Cloyd attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where he played college baseball for the Nebraska–Omaha Mavericks.
He pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball in 2012 and 2013. Philadelphia Phillies
The Phillies drafted Cloyd in the 18th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball draft. Though he was expected to begin the 2012 season with the Reading Phillies of the Class Associate of Arts Eastern League, he was instead assigned to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs of the Class American Automobile Association International League due to the suspension of another pitcher.
He pitched in the Triple-A All-Star Game and was named the International League"s Most Valuable Pitcher in 2012.
Cloyd made his major-league debut on August 29, 2012, replacing Cole Hamels, who was illinois Cloyd pitched six innings, allowing three runs on seven hits.
Cloyd made 11 starts and 2 relief appearances for the Phillies in 2013, going 2–7 with a 6.56 European Research Area. Cleveland Indians
On October 2, 2013, Cloyd was designated for assignment and claimed by the Cleveland Indians. To make room on the 40-man roster, lefty Clay Rapada was designated for assignment.
The Indians then designated him for assignment on November 25.
On December 2, Cloyd was non-tendered by the Indians, making him a free agent. He was re-signed to a minor league deal on December 13. The Indians released Cloyd on January 6, 2015.
Samsung Lions
On January 8, 2015, Cloyd signed with Samsung Lions of the Korean Baseball Organization.
New York Yankees
On February 1, 2016, Cloyd signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees.
