Connor Van Scoyoc | |
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Free agent | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S. | November 26, 1999|
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Connor John Van Scoyoc (born November 26,1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.
Van Scoyoc attended Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids,Iowa. The Los Angeles Angels selected Van Scoyoc in the 11th round of the 2018 MLB draft and Van Scoyoc signed with the Angels for a $397,500 signing bonus,rather than follow through with his commitment to play college baseball for Arizona State University. [1] He underwent Tommy John surgery in 2019 and then did not play in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. [2]
On June 24,2023,the Angels traded Van Scoyoc to the Colorado Rockies for Mike Moustakas. [3] He became a free agent after the 2024 season. [4]
Van Scoyoc's grandfather,Jim,won 700 games as the baseball coach for Norway High School. His father,Aaron,and older brother,Spencer,have played in Minor League Baseball. Spencer is currently in the Philadelphia Phillies organization. [5] His great uncle,Mike Boddicker,played in Major League Baseball (MLB). [6]
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