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===Los Angeles Dodgers===
===Los Angeles Dodgers===
On 7 January 2023, Scott signed a minor-league contract with the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]].<ref>https://twitter.com/tombaseball29/status/1611859875717611521 {{bare URL inline}}</ref> He began the season with Triple-A [[Oklahoma City Dodgers|Oklahoma City]], allowing only two earned runs in {{fraction|16|2|3}} innings before he was called up to the majors on 22 May.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/05/dodgers-designate-wander-suero-select-tayler-scott.html|title=Dodgers Designate Wander Suero, Select Tayler Scott|work=MLB Trade Rumors|first=Darragh|last=McDonald|date=22 May 2023|accessdate=22 May 2023}}</ref> He pitched six innings across six games for the Dodgers, posting a 9.00 ERA before he was designated for assignment on 17 June.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/06/dodgers-select-bryan-hudson.html|title=Dodgers Select Bryan Hudson|date=17 June 2023|website=MLB Trade Rumors}}</ref>
On 7 January 2023, Scott signed a minor-league contract with the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]].<ref>https://twitter.com/tombaseball29/status/1611859875717611521 {{bare URL inline|date=November 2023}}</ref> He began the season with Triple-A [[Oklahoma City Dodgers|Oklahoma City]], allowing only two earned runs in {{fraction|16|2|3}} innings before he was called up to the majors on 22 May.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/05/dodgers-designate-wander-suero-select-tayler-scott.html|title=Dodgers Designate Wander Suero, Select Tayler Scott|work=MLB Trade Rumors|first=Darragh|last=McDonald|date=22 May 2023|accessdate=22 May 2023}}</ref> He pitched six innings across six games for the Dodgers, posting a 9.00 ERA before he was designated for assignment on 17 June.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/06/dodgers-select-bryan-hudson.html|title=Dodgers Select Bryan Hudson|date=17 June 2023|website=MLB Trade Rumors}}</ref>


===Boston Red Sox===
===Boston Red Sox===

Revision as of 21:24, 10 November 2023

For the British test pilot, see Taylor Scott.

Tayler Scott
Scott with the Seattle Mariners in 2019
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1992-06-01) 1 June 1992 (age 32)
Johannesburg, South Africa
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: June 8, 2019, for the Seattle Mariners
NPB: June 19, 2020, for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp
MLB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Win–loss record0–1
Earned run average9.00
Strikeouts44
NPB statistics
(through 2020 season)
Win–loss record0–3
Earned run average15.75
Strikeouts7
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Tayler James Scott (born 1 June 1992) is a South African professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, Baltimore Orioles, San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox and Oakland Athletics and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. He is the first South African baseball pitcher in MLB and NPB history.

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

Scott 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.[4] He was released by the Cubs on 30 March 2016.[5]

Sioux City Explorers

Scott signed with the Sioux City Explorers of the American Association, an independent baseball league, in April 2016.[6] In 17 relief appearances, he pitched to a 1.88 ERA while striking out 32 batters in 28+2⁄3 innings.[4]

Milwaukee Brewers

On 6 July 2016, Scott signed a minor-league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.[7] During 2016, he played for the Biloxi Shuckers of the Southern League and the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League, and returned to Biloxi to begin the 2017 season.[4]

Texas Rangers

On 31 July 2017, Scott was traded to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Jeremy Jeffress.[8] He played for the Round Rock Express in 2017 and 2018 while in the Rangers organization.[4]

Seattle Mariners

Scott became a free agent after the 2018 season, and signed a minor-league contract with the Seattle Mariners on 24 January 2019.[9] He opened the 2019 season with the Tacoma Rainiers.[4]

Scott was called up to the major leagues for the first time on 7 June 2019.[1] He made his major-league debut on 8 June, becoming the first South African pitcher in MLB history.[10] He pitched 2+2⁄3 innings in his debut, against the Los Angeles Angels, allowing three runs on four hits. His first strikeout was against Wilfredo Tovar.[11]

Baltimore Orioles

On 25 June 2019, Scott was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles.[12] In eight appearances for the Orioles, Scott struggled to an 18.69 ERA with 7 strikeouts in 8+2⁄3 innings of work. He was markedly better with the Triple–A Norfolk Tides, registering a 0.56 ERA with 21 strikeouts across 13 appearances.[13] On 30 October, Scott was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Triple–A Norfolk.[14] He elected free agency on 4 November.[15]

Hiroshima Toyo Carp

On 1 December 2019, Scott signed a one-year contract with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).[16][17] In 2020, Scott struggled to a 15.75 ERA in 7 games for Hiroshima.[4] Scott did not appear in a regular season game for the Carp in 2021 and became a free agent after the season.[citation needed]

San Diego Padres

On 7 March 2022, Scott signed a minor-league contract with the San Diego Padres organization.[18] On 11 September, Scott was designated for assignment.[citation needed]

Philadelphia Phillies

On 14 September 2022, Scott was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies.[19] In four appearances for the Triple–A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Scott struggled to a 15.00 ERA with four strikeouts in three innings of work. He was designated for assignment on 16 December, after the Phillies signed Taijuan Walker.[20] Scott cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple–A on 23 December;[21] however, he declined the assignment and became a free agent.[22]

Los Angeles Dodgers

On 7 January 2023, Scott signed a minor-league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.[23] He began the season with Triple-A Oklahoma City, allowing only two earned runs in 16+2⁄3 innings before he was called up to the majors on 22 May.[24] He pitched six innings across six games for the Dodgers, posting a 9.00 ERA before he was designated for assignment on 17 June.[25]

Boston Red Sox

On 22 June 2023, Scott was traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations;[26] he was assigned to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox.[27] On 4 July, Scott was added to Boston's active roster.[28] In four games for Boston, Scott pitched 3+2⁄3 innings and surrendered three runs (two earned) on six hits and four walks with two strikeouts. He was designated for assignment on 16 July.[29]

Oakland Athletics

On 19 July 2023, Scott was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics.[30] In 8 games for Oakland, he registered a 3.38 ERA with 7 strikeouts in 8.0 innings of work. Following the season on 6 November, Scott was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A Las Vegas Aviators.[31] He elected free agency the same day.[32]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Smith, Lauren (7 June 2019). "Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger placed on 10-day IL". The News Tribune. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
  2. ^ "Scott becomes MLB's 1st South African pitcher". MLB.com.
  3. ^ "MLB draft: Five Arizona Wildcats selected so far". Arizona Daily Star. 7 June 2011. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  4. ^ a b c d e f "Tayler Scott Minor, Fall, Independent, Winter & Japanese Statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved 19 July 2023.
  5. ^ "Tayler Scott Player Page". ML.com. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
  6. ^ "Explorers add two more pitchers to team". siouxcityjournal.com. 21 April 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
  7. ^ "Brewers sign RHP Tayler Scott and has been assigned to Biloxi". MiLB.com. 6 July 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
  8. ^ "Rangers Trade Jeremey Jeffress to the Milwaukee Brewers". Dallas Morning News. 31 July 2017. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
  9. ^ "Mariners Select RHP Tayler Scott from AAA Tacoma". marinersblog.mlblogs.com. Seattle Mariners PR. 7 June 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
  10. ^ Frank, Vincent (7 June 2019). "Mariners prospect Scott to become 1st MLB pitcher from South Africa". msn.com. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
  11. ^ "Seattle Mariners vs Los Angeles Angels Box Score: June 8, 2019". Baseball Reference. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  12. ^ Kubatko, Roch (25 June 2019). "Orioles claim Scott off waivers and DFA Gilmartin". masnsports.com. MASN. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
  13. ^ "Tayler Scott Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  14. ^ Meoli, Jon (30 October 2019). "Orioles claim infielder Pat Valaika off waivers from Rockies; outright four pitchers to Triple-A Norfolk". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
  15. ^ Eddy, Matt (7 November 2019). "Minor League Free Agents 2019". Baseball America. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
  16. ^ "テイラー・スコット選手、選手契約合意！". 広島東洋カープ公式サイト (in Japanese). 1 December 2019. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
  17. ^ "新外国人獲得 鋭いスライダー武器のテイラー・スコット投手 中継ぎ期待". Daily Sports. 1 December 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
  18. ^ "Tayler Scott". drroto.com.
  19. ^ "Phillies' Tayler Scott: Claimed by Phillies". cbssports.com. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  20. ^ "Phillies' Tayler Scott: Designated for assignment". cbssports.com. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  21. ^ "Phillies' Tayler Scott: Clears waivers". cbssports.com. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  22. ^ "Tayler Scott: Hits open market". cbssports.com. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  23. ^ https://twitter.com/tombaseball29/status/1611859875717611521 [bare URL]
  24. ^ McDonald, Darragh (22 May 2023). "Dodgers Designate Wander Suero, Select Tayler Scott". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  25. ^ "Dodgers Select Bryan Hudson". MLB Trade Rumors. 17 June 2023.
  26. ^ McDonald, Darragh (22 June 2023). "Red Sox Acquire Tayler Scott From Dodgers". mlb trade rumors. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
  27. ^ "Boston Red Sox recall infielder Bobby Dalbec and left-hander Chris Murphy from Triple-A Worcester". The Washington Post. AP. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  28. ^ "Red Sox announce roster moves". MLB.com (Press release). Boston Red Sox. 4 July 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  29. ^ "Red Sox bring up right-hander Jake Faria, DFA Tayler Scott". ESPN.com. AP. 16 July 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  30. ^ @AthleticsPR (19 July 2023). "The Oakland A's have claimed right-handed pitcher Tayler Scott off waivers from the Boston Red Sox" (Tweet). Retrieved 19 July 2023 – via Twitter.
  31. ^ "Athletics' Tayler Scott: Dropped from 40-man roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  32. ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
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