Dyson was drafted by the Royals in the 50th round with the 1,475th pick of the 2006 Major League Baseball draft out of Southwest Mississippi Community College. He made his MLB debut on September 7, 2010.\n', '

Born and raised in McComb, Mississippi, Dyson attended McComb High School, where he starred in baseball and football as a running back. At McComb, Dyson earned All-Division honors but was passed over by most scouts due to his slight stature. Dyson later attended Southwest Mississippi Community College. At Southwest, Dyson tied the single-season record with seven triples and set a record with 47 runs.\n', '

Dyson was drafted by the Royals in the 50th round, 1,475th overall, of the 2006 amateur draft. He signed with the team for $5,000. Dyson began his professional career that year, playing for the AZL Royals and hitting .273 with no home runs and 19 stolen bases in 51 games. He played in 10 games in 2007, all for the Burlington Bees, hitting .270.\n', '

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