[5] Taking a break from minor league baseball, he traveled to Sydney for the 2000 Summer Olympics, where he helped the US team capture the gold medal.

Everett made his Major League debut on August 30, 2001 against the Cincinnati Reds, appearing as a defensive replacement at shortstop in the ninth inning.

[8] On August 6, Everett hit the first ever inside-the-park home run at Minute Maid Park against the New York Mets.

[10] Everett finished second in the 2004 National League All-Star balloting for shortstops behind the St. Louis Cardinals' Édgar Rentería.

[15] On June 14, 2007, Everett was involved in a collision with left fielder Carlos Lee while chasing down a fly ball, and was diagnosed with a fractured fibula.

[8] On December 12, 2007, Everett was not offered a contract renewal by the Astros, who had recently traded for shortstop Miguel Tejada.

[23] On December 16, 2010, Everett signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians with an invitation to spring training.

[27] Everett retired on January 13, 2012, and was hired by the Indians front office to be a special assistant to baseball operations.