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Scott Blewett

Scott Thomas Blewett (born April 10, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Minnesota Twins organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals, and in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the Uni-President Lions.

Scott Blewett
Blewett with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2019
Minnesota Twins
Pitcher
Born: (1996-04-10) April 10, 1996 (age 28)
Syracuse, New York, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: September 18, 2020, for the Kansas City Royals
CPBL: August 25, 2023, for the Uni-President Lions
MLB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record1–1
Earned run average2.22
Strikeouts26
CPBL statistics
(through 2023 season)
Win–loss record3–3
Earned run average3.95
Strikeouts40
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Amateur career

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Blewett attended Charles W. Baker High School in Baldwinsville, New York.[1] He committed to play college baseball at St. John's University.[2] As a senior, he was the Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year for New York.[3] Blewett was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the second round of the 2014 Major League Baseball draft.[4][5] He signed for $1.8 million.[6]

Professional career

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Kansas City Royals

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After signing, Blewett made his professional debut with the Burlington Royals, going 1–2 with a 4.82 ERA in eight games (seven starts). He played 2015 and 2016 with the Lexington Legends, posting a 3–5 record with a 5.20 ERA over 18 starts in 2015 and an 8–11 record with a 4.31 ERA in 25 starts in 2016, and 2017 with the Wilmington Blue Rocks,[7] where he went 7–10 with a 4.07 ERA in a career high 152+2⁄3innings pitched, making 27 starts.[8] He spent the 2018 season with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, going 8–6 with a 4.79 ERA in 26 games (25 starts).

The Royals added Blewett to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season.[9] He began 2019 with the Omaha Storm Chasers,[10] and also spent time with the Naturals. Over 23 games (21 starts) between the two teams, Blewett went 6–11 with a 7.34 ERA, striking out ninety over 106+2⁄3 innings.

On August 5, 2020, Blewett was promoted to the major leagues for the first time. He was optioned down the next day without making a major league appearance. He was recalled on August 15, but again sent down without play a day later. On September 16, he was recalled again, and made his major league debut on September 18 against the Milwaukee Brewers, pitching 2 scoreless innings.[11]

On April 1, 2021, Blewett was designated for assignment by the Royals.[12] On April 6, Blewett was outrighted to the alternate training site.[13] Blewett was selected back to the Royals roster during September, and pitched 5 innings, giving up 1 run. On October 29, Blewett elected free agency.[14]

Chicago White Sox

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On April 9, 2022, Blewett signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox organization.[15] In 27 games (25 starts) split between the Double–A Birmingham Barons and the Triple–A Charlotte Knights, he accumulated an 8–7 record and 5.78 ERA with 109 strikeouts in 123.0 innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 10.[16]

Atlanta Braves

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On March 29, 2023, Blewett signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves organization.[17] In 17 games (13 starts) for the Double–A Mississippi Braves, he registered a 3–4 record and 4.21 ERA with 76 strikeouts in 72+2⁄3 innings pitched.[18]

Uni-President Lions

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On August 12, 2023, Blewett signed with the Uni-President Lions of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL).[19] In 7 starts for the Lions, he logged a 3–3 record and 3.95 ERA with 40 strikeouts over 41 innings of work. Blewett became a free agent following the season.

Minnesota Twins

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On January 24, 2024, Blewett signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins.[20] In 36 outings for the Triple–A St. Paul Saints, he recorded a 3.66 ERA with 52 strikeouts across 51+2⁄3 innings pitched. On August 9, the Twins selected Blewett's contract, adding him to their active roster.[21] He made one appearance for the Twins, tossing a scoreless inning of relief against the Kansas City Royals. Blewett was designated for assignment following the promotion of Zebby Matthews on August 13.[22] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to St. Paul on August 16.[23] However, Blewett rejected the assignment in favor of free agency.[24] He re-signed with Minnesota on a new minor league contract the following day.[25] On August 23, the Twins added Blewett back to their active roster.[26] In 12 appearances for Minnesota, he compiled a 1.77 ERA with 18 strikeouts across 20+1⁄3 innings pitched. On November 4, Blewett was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to St. Paul.[27] He elected free agency the next day.[28]

On November 18, 2024, Blewett re–signed with the Twins organization on a minor league contract.[29]

References

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  1. ^ Donnie Webb (June 4, 2014). "Baldwinsville's Scott Blewett could be first-round pick in Major League Baseball draft - Syracuse.com". Highschoolsports.syracuse.com. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
  2. ^ "Scott Blewett Class of 2014 – Player Profile | Perfect Game USA". Perfect Game.
  3. ^ Nolan Weidner (May 27, 2014). "Baldwinsville's Scott Blewett is New York's Gatorade player of the year in baseball (video) - Syracuse.com". Syracuse. Highschoolsports.syracuse.com. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
  4. ^ Abramson, Mitch (June 6, 2014). "St. John's recruit Blewett faces choice after Royals draft him". NY Daily News. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
  5. ^ PETE GRATHOFFThe Kansas City Star (June 9, 2014). "| The Kansas City Star". Kansascity.com. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
  6. ^ "Baldwinsville's Scott Blewett signs Royals contract, includes $1.8 million signing bonus". syracuse. June 17, 2014.
  7. ^ "Rocks' Blewett matches career high with 10 K's | MiLB.com". www.milb.com. Archived from the original on June 17, 2017.
  8. ^ "Scott Blewett Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Retrieved December 19, 2017.
  9. ^ McDowell, Sam (November 20, 2018). "Royals add three pitchers to fill up their 40-man roster". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  10. ^ Rieper, Max (April 4, 2019). "Royals' affiliates reveal minor league rosters". Royals Review.
  11. ^ "Scott Blewett Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
  12. ^ "Royals DFA Meibrys Viloria, Scott Blewett". April 2021.
  13. ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 4/6/21". April 6, 2021.
  14. ^ "Royals Outright Hanser Alberto, Scott Blewett". October 29, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  15. ^ "White Sox's Scott Blewett: Nabs minors deal from ChiSox". April 14, 2022.
  16. ^ "2022–23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  17. ^ "Braves' Scott Blewett: Catches on with Atlanta". March 29, 2023.
  18. ^ "Scott Blewett Named Southern League Pitcher of the Week". oursportscentral.com. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  19. ^ "Uni-Lions Sign Scott Blewett". cpblstats.com. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  20. ^ https://www.milb.com/player/scott-blewett-656240
  21. ^ "Twins make roster moves ahead of Friday's doubleheader". minnesotanewsnetwork.com. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  22. ^ "Twins Designate Scott Blewett For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  23. ^ "Twins' Scott Blewett: Outrighted to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  24. ^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-08-16
  25. ^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-08-17
  26. ^ "Twins Designate Steven Okert, Select Scott Blewett". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
  27. ^ "Twins Outright Five Players". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  28. ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2024). "Minor League Free Agents 2024". Baseball America. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  29. ^ "Twins Re-Sign Scott Blewett, Yunior Severino To Minor League Deals". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
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