Demarcus Evans facts for kids

Demarcus Malik Evans (born October 22, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher. He currently plays for the Gary SouthShore RailCats in the American Association of Professional Baseball. Before that, he played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers.

Early Baseball Days

Demarcus Evans grew up in Petal, Mississippi. He went to Petal High School. After high school, Demarcus was chosen by the Texas Rangers in the 2015 MLB draft. This is when professional baseball teams pick young players. He decided to sign with the Rangers instead of going to college right away. He received a $100,000 signing bonus. This is money given to a player when they sign their first professional contract.

Journey Through Professional Baseball

Starting in the Minor Leagues

After signing with the Rangers, Demarcus began his professional career. He played for different teams in the minor leagues. These are like training leagues for players hoping to reach the MLB.

He started with the Arizona League Rangers in 2015. In 2016, he played for the AZL Rangers and the Spokane Indians. He showed he could strike out many batters. In 2017, he continued to play for Spokane and the Hickory Crawdads.

Rising Through the Ranks

In 2018, Demarcus played for the Hickory Crawdads. He had a great year, striking out 103 batters in 56 innings. His earned run average (ERA) was very low, at 1.77. This means he didn't give up many runs. Because of his excellent performance, he was named the Texas Rangers' Minor League Reliever of the Year for 2018. A reliever is a pitcher who comes into the game after the starting pitcher.

He continued to impress in 2019. He played for the Down East Wood Ducks and then the Frisco RoughRiders. He kept his ERA very low and struck out many batters. He was even named the 2019 MiLB Relief Pitcher of the Year by Baseball America. This was a big award for a minor league player. The Rangers added him to their 40-man roster in November 2019. This meant he was closer to playing in the major leagues.

Making it to Major League Baseball

On September 15, 2020, Demarcus Evans was called up to the major leagues. This was his first time playing in MLB. He made his debut on September 18, 2020, for the Texas Rangers. He pitched in four games for the Rangers in 2020.

In 2021, he split his time between the Texas Rangers and their Triple-A team, the Round Rock Express. He pitched in 26 games for the Rangers that year. After the 2022 season, he became a free agent.

Playing for Other Teams

In December 2022, Demarcus signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees. However, he did not play in any games for their organization.

In 2024, he played briefly for the Charleston Dirty Birds. He then signed with the Cleburne Railroaders in April 2025. He made one appearance for them.

Currently, Demarcus Evans plays for the Gary SouthShore RailCats. He signed with them on June 10, 2025.

Personal Life

Demarcus Evans has a famous cousin, Anthony Alford. Anthony Alford is also a professional baseball outfielder.