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Tanner Scott

Tanner Alexander Scott (born July 22, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles, Miami Marlins and San Diego Padres. He made his MLB debut in 2017 with the Orioles.

Tanner Scott
Scott with the Marlins in 2023
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1994-07-22) July 22, 1994 (age 30)
Warren, Ohio, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Left
MLB debut
September 20, 2017, for the Baltimore Orioles
MLB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record31–24
Earned run average3.56
Strikeouts486
Saves55
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Teams
Career highlights and awards

Amateur career

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Scott graduated from Howland High School in Howland Township, Ohio, in 2012. He then played college baseball at Notre Dame College in 2013 and Howard College in 2014.[1] After the 2014 season, he briefly played collegiate summer baseball with the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2] He was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the sixth round of the 2014 Major League Baseball draft.[3]

Professional career

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Baltimore Orioles

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Scott with the Orioles in 2018

After signing, Scott made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast Orioles and spent the whole season there, going 1-5 with a 6.26 ERA in ten games (eight starts). In 2015, Scott pitched for both the Aberdeen IronBirds and Delmarva Shorebirds,[4] where he posted a combined 4-3 record and 3.83 ERA in 42.1 innings pitched between the two clubs. After the season, he pitched in the Arizona Fall League.[5] Scott spent 2016 with both the Frederick Keys and the Bowie Baysox, where he went 5-4 with a 4.76 ERA in 43 relief appearances between the two teams. In 2017, he played with Bowie where he compiled a 0-2 record and 2.22 ERA in 24 starts[6] before being called up to the major leagues on September 17, 2017.[7] Scott made two appearances for Baltimore for the season.

Scott worked regular one-inning stints for the Orioles during spring training before the 2018 season, creating speculation that the Orioles No. 6 prospect[8] could pitch his way onto the major league roster early. The plan, however, was for Scott to pitch three-inning stints as a starter in five-man rotation for the Norfolk Tides.[9]

After pitching out of the bullpen in Triple-A Norfolk's opening game on April 6, 2018, Scott was called up again on April 8 to join the Orioles bullpen — just as Jimmy Yacabonis was optioned to Norfolk.[10] Scott was optioned back to Norfolk the next day, after pitching 1+2⁄3 innings against the Yankees the day before.[11][12] He was recalled on April 20 prior to a Friday game against the Cleveland Indians.[11] Scott pitched two scoreless innings against the Indians the next day[13] before being optioned once again on April 28. Baltimore recalled him on May 9. The Orioles sent Scott down on June 9 and recalled him on June 15.[citation needed] In 53 appearances in the season, Scott worked in 53+1⁄3 innings, striking out 76 in the process.

In 2019, Scott appeared in 28 games only and posted an ERA of 4.78 in 26+1⁄3 innings with 37 strikeouts. In 2020 for the Orioles, Scott pitched to a superb 1.31 ERA to go along with 23 strikeouts in 20+2⁄3 innings pitched over 25 games. In 2021, Scott recorded a 5.17 ERA with 70 strikeouts and 37 walks in 54 innings.[14]

Miami Marlins

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On April 3, 2022, the Orioles traded Scott and Cole Sulser to the Miami Marlins in exchange for a draft pick in the Competitive Balance Round B of the 2022 MLB draft, two minor league prospects, Antonio Velez and Kevin Guerrero, and a player to be named later.[15][16] (On June 3, Baltimore acquired minor league RHP Yaqui Rivera from Miami as the player to be named later).[17] He made 67 relief outings during his first season with Miami, posting a 4.31 ERA with 90 strikeouts and 20 saves over 62+2⁄3 innings pitched.[18]

On January 13, 2023, Scott agreed to a one-year, $2.825 million contract with the Marlins, avoiding salary arbitration.[19] Scott won the National League Reliever of the Month Award for September/October.[20] In 74 appearances out of the bullpen in 2023, he compiled a 9–5 record and 2.31 ERA with 104 strikeouts and 12 saves across 78 innings pitched.[21]

Scott made 44 appearances for Miami in 2024, registering a 1.18 ERA with 53 strikeouts and 18 saves across 45+2⁄3 innings of work. He was also named an All-Star for the first time.[22]

San Diego Padres

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On July 30, 2024, the Marlins traded Scott and Bryan Hoeing to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Robby Snelling, Adam Mazur, Jay Beshears, and Graham Pauley.[23]

References

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  1. ^ "Tanner Scott worked for his chance - News, Sports, Jobs - Tribune Chronicle". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  2. ^ "Tanner Scott". pointstreak.com. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  3. ^ "Baltimore adds lefty Scott in sixth round". Major League Baseball. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  4. ^ Baltimore Sun (February 17, 2016). "Swift-climbing Orioles lefty prospect Tanner Scott opening eyes around baseball". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  5. ^ "Steve Melewski: In AFL, Dylan Bundy and Tanner Scott show their stuff and future promise". MASNsports. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  6. ^ "Tanner Scott Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
  7. ^ "Orioles notes: Scott surprised by call-up, excited for first big league experience".
  8. ^ "O's Tanner Scott impresses at Fall Stars Game". MLB.com. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  9. ^ Meoli, Jon. "Orioles' lefty Tanner Scott being used traditionally in spring, but still ticketed for starter role in minors". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  10. ^ Meoli, Jon. "Orioles notes: Chris Davis sitting Sunday with illness; Tanner Scott added to bullpen". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
  11. ^ a b "Orioles' Tanner Scott: Heads back to minors". CBSSports.com. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  12. ^ "Orioles' Tanner Scott: Called up from Norfolk". CBSSports.com. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
  13. ^ "Tribe's Clevinger shuts out O's | vindy.com". www.vindy.com. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
  14. ^ "Tanner Scott Stats, Fantasy & News | Baltimore Orioles". MLB.com.
  15. ^ "Miami Marlins acquire Tanner Scott, Cole Sulser from Baltimore Orioles to shore up bullpen". ESPN.com. Associated Press. April 3, 2022. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
  16. ^ De Nicola, Christina (April 3, 2022). "Marlins boost 'pen, deal for O's Scott, Sulser". MLB.com. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
  17. ^ "Orioles' Yaqui Rivera: Sent to Orioles as PTBNL". cbssports.com. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  18. ^ "Workhorse Reliever Tanner Scott Wins Arbitration Case Against Miami Marlins". si.com. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  19. ^ "2023 MLB Arbitration Tracker". MLBTradeRumors. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  20. ^ "TANNER SCOTT OF THE MIAMI MARLINS NAMED THE NATIONAL LEAGUE RELIEVER OF THE MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER; CLAY HOLMES OF THE NEW YORK YANKEES NAMEDTHE AMERICAN LEAGUE RELIEVER OF THE MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER". MLB.com.
  21. ^ "Tanner Scott trusted the process with the Miami Marlins. Now, he's an All-Star". amp.miamiherald.com. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  22. ^ "In win-now move, Padres acquire top reliever on market Tanner Scott from Marlins". nytimes.com. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  23. ^ Gonzalez, Alden (July 30, 2024). "Padres bolster bullpen, acquire Marlins closer Tanner Scott". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
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