Connor Van Scoyoc

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Connor John Van Scoyoc (born November 26, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Colorado Rockies organization.

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Career

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]

Personal life

Van Scoyoc's grandfather, Jim, won 700 games as the baseball coach for Norway High School. His father, Aaron, and older brother, Connor, have played in Minor League Baseball. [4] His great uncle, Mike Boddicker, played in Major League Baseball (MLB). [5]

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References

  1. ↑ "Cedar Rapids Jefferson's Connor Van Scoyoc waits and waits for his first pro outing". The Gazette. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Connor Van Scoyoc keeps plugging along in 5th professional baseball season". The Gazette. May 6, 2023. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  3. ↑ Newman, Kyle (June 24, 2023). "Rockies trade Mike Moustakas to Angels in exchange for Connor Van Scoyoc". Denverpost.com. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Jefferson's Connor Van Scoyoc carrying on family tradition". The Gazette. January 26, 2017. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Iowan Connor Van Scoyoc firmly on big-league radar with Angels". Desmoinesregister.com. February 2, 2023. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
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