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Tayler Scott

Tayler Scott

South African baseball player (born 1992)

For the British test pilot, see Taylor Scott.

Tayler James Scott (born 1 June 1992) is a South African professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in 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.

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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.[4]

Scott spent the entirety of 2018 with Triple–A Round Rock, appearing in 44 contests and pitching to a 5–5 record and 3.26 ERA with 52 strikeouts across 60+2⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on 2 November 2018.[9]

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.[10] 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.[11] 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.[12]

Baltimore Orioles

On 25 June 2019, Scott was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles.[13] 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.[14] On 30 October, Scott was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Triple–A Norfolk.[15] He elected free agency on 4 November.[16]

Hiroshima Toyo Carp

On 1 December 2019, Scott signed a one-year contract with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).[17][18] 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.[19] 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.[20] 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.[21] Scott cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple–A on 23 December;[22] however, he declined the assignment and became a free agent.[23]

Los Angeles Dodgers

On 7 January 2023, Scott signed a minor-league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.[24] 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.[25] He pitched six innings across six games for the Dodgers, posting a 9.00 ERA before he was designated for assignment on 17 June.[26]

Boston Red Sox

On 22 June 2023, Scott was traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations;[27] he was assigned to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox.[28] On 4 July, Scott was added to Boston's active roster.[29] 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.[30]

Oakland Athletics

On 19 July 2023, Scott was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics.[31] 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.[32] He elected free agency the same day.[33]

Houston Astros

On 12 December 2023, Scott signed a minor-league contract with the Houston Astros.[34] On 28 March 2024, Scott had his contract selected after making Houston's Opening Day roster.[35]

References

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