Tayler Scott

Tayler Scott
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Scott with the Seattle Mariners in 2019
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1992-06-01) June 1, 1992 (age 27)
Johannesburg, South Africa
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 8, 2019, for the Seattle Mariners
MLB statistics
(through 2019 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average14.33
Strikeouts14
Teams

Tayler James Scott (born June 1, 1992) is a South African professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners and Baltimore Orioles.

Career

Scott was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa.[1] He moved to the United States when he was 16 to attend high school and play baseball.[2] After moving, he attended Notre Dame Prep High School in Scottsdale, Arizona.[1] Scott initially committed to play college baseball at Arizona.[3]

Chicago Cubs

He was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 5th round of the 2011 MLB draft.[1]

Scott played in the Cubs organization from 2011 through the 2015 season. During his time with them, he played for the AZL Cubs, Boise Hawks, Kane County Cougars, Daytona Cubs, Myrtle Beach Pelicans, and the Tennessee Smokies. He was released by the Cubs on March 30, 2016.[4]

Sioux City Explorers

He signed with the Sioux City Explorers of the independent baseball American Association in April 2016.[5]

Milwaukee Brewers

On July 6, 2016, Scott signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.[6] In 2016 and 2017, he played for the Biloxi Shuckers while in the Brewers organization.

Texas Rangers

On July 31, 2017, he was traded to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Jeremy Jeffress.[7] He played for the Round Rock Express in 2017 and 2018 while in the Rangers organization.

Seattle Mariners

Scott became a free agent after the 2018 season, and signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners on January 24, 2019.[8] He opened the 2019 season with the Tacoma Rainiers.

Scott was called up to the major leagues for the first time on June 7, 2019.[1] He made his major league debut on June 8, becoming the first South African pitcher in MLB history.[9]

Baltimore Orioles

On June 25, 2019, Scott was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles.[10] Scott was outrighted off the Orioles roster on October 30, 2019,[11] and became a free agent.[12]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Lauren Smith (June 7, 2019). "Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger placed on 10-day IL". The News Tribune. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
  2. ^ https://www.mlb.com/news/tayler-scott-s-journey-from-south-africa-to-mlb
  3. ^ "MLB draft: Five Arizona Wildcats selected so far". Arizona Daily Star. June 7, 2011. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  4. ^ "Tayler Scott Player Page". ML.com. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
  5. ^ "Explorers add two more pitchers to team". siouxcityjournal.com. April 21, 2016. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
  6. ^ "Brewers sign RHP Tayler Scott and has been assigned to Biloxi". MiLB.com. July 6, 2016. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
  7. ^ "Rangers Trade Jeremey Jeffress to the Milwaukee Brewers". Dallas Morning News. July 31, 2017. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
  8. ^ "Mariners Select RHP Tayler Scott from AAA Tacoma". marinersblog.mlblogs.com. Seattle Mariners PR. June 7, 2019. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
  9. ^ Vincent Frank (June 7, 2019). "Mariners prospect Scott to become 1st MLB pitcher from South Africa". msn.com. Retrieved June 8, 2019.
  10. ^ Roch Kubatko (June 25, 2019). "Orioles claim Scott off waivers and DFA Gilmartin". masnsports.com. MASN. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  11. ^ Jon Meoli (October 30, 2019). "Orioles claim infielder Pat Valaika off waivers from Rockies; outright four pitchers to Triple-A Norfolk". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  12. ^ Matt Eddy (November 7, 2019). "Minor League Free Agents 2019". Baseball America. Retrieved November 8, 2019.

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