Scott Downs

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1+1⁄3 scoreless innings and earning a win versus the Colorado Rockies. [17] However, Downs did not make the Braves' NLDS roster.

Chicago White Sox

On January 2, 2014, the Chicago White Sox announced that they had signed Downs to a one-year, $4 million contract with a club option for 2015. [18] On June 26, the White Sox designated Downs for assignment. [19] The left hander had struggled over 23+2⁄3 innings pitched, posting a 6.08 ERA. [20] He was released on July 3. [21]

Kansas City Royals

On July 6, 2014, the Kansas City Royals signed Downs to a one-year contract. [22] He posted a 3.14 ERA in 17 relief appearances with the Royals while posting an 0–2 record. [4]

Cleveland Indians

On December 20, 2014, the Cleveland Indians announced that Downs had been signed to a minor-league contract, and that he had received an invitation to their spring training camp. [23] He was released on March 30. [24]

Pitching style

Downs is a two-pitch pitcher. He mainly uses a heavy sinker at about 88–90 mph, and he complements it with a mid-70s curveball, mostly used against left-handed hitters. Prior to 2011, he also threw a slider. [25]

Personal

In 2000, Downs married his college sweetheart Katie Sisler, and lives with her and their children in Lexington, Kentucky.

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Scott Downs
IMG 1666a Scott Downs.jpg
Downs with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2006
Pitcher
Born: (1976-03-17) March 17, 1976 (age 47)
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 9, 2000, for the Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
September 23, 2014, for the Kansas City Royals