Robby Scott

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20+1⁄3 innings pitched, including one save. In 2013, he was promoted directly to the Class A-AdvancedSalem Red Sox, where he made 31 appearances, going 4–4 with a 2.79 ERA and two saves. [4] He played the 2014 season with the Double-APortland Sea Dogs, where he compiled an 8–2 record with a 1.96 ERA and three saves, while recording a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 3.40 (51-to-15) in 59+2⁄3 innings. [4] During that season, he was selected to the Eastern League All-Star game, and late in the year pitched for the Surprise Saguaros of the Arizona Fall League. [2]

Scott appeared in 27 games (including two starts) between Double-A Portland and the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox through July 10, 2015, compiling a 2–1 record with a 2.09 ERA while striking out 49 in 51+2⁄3 innings. [4] After that, he earned his second consecutive trip to the Eastern League All-Star Game and was moved to Pawtucket for the third time in the season following the All-Star break. [2] [5] Overall, Scott went 2–2 with a 4.42 ERA and one save in 75+1⁄3 innings of work. [2]

Scott made six starts and 26 relief appearances for Pawtucket in 2016. He went 4–3 with a 2.54 ERA, striking out 73 with 14 walks in 78 innings, and held left-handed hitters to a .147 average (14-for-95), .206 on-base percentage and .253 slugging percentage. [4] Scott received the PawSox Most Valuable Pitcher Award.

Major League Baseball

Boston Red Sox

Scott was added to Boston's active roster and made his major league debut on September 2, 2016, [6] against the Oakland Athletics; he pitched a scoreless ninth inning, striking out the first two batters he faced, Billy Butler and Matt McBride. [7] Overall with the 2016 Red Sox, Scott went 1–0 without giving up a run in seven appearances, striking out five and walking two in six innings pitched. He was also the recipient of the Red Sox' Lou Gorman Award. [8] Scott was not included on Boston's postseason roster for the 2016 ALDS against the Cleveland Indians.

Scott split time in 2017 between Boston and Triple-A Pawtucket. In Triple-A, he made seven appearances, giving up no runs in 7+1⁄3 innings pitched. With the 2017 Red Sox, he appeared in 57 games, compiling a 3.79 ERA with 2–1 record, while striking out 31 batters and walking 13 in 35+2⁄3 innings pitched. He was again not on Boston's postseason roster, when they faced the Houston Astros in the 2017 ALDS.

Scott started the 2018 season with Triple-A Pawtucket, as Boston's new manager Alex Cora selected Bobby Poyner as the left-handed specialist in his bullpen. [9] Scott was added to Boston's active roster on June 19, made one appearance, and was optioned back to Pawtucket on June 23. [10] He was recalled to Boston on July 11, made one appearance, and returned to Pawtucket on July 14. [11] Scott was called up to Boston on September 1, when rosters expanded. [12] Overall with the 2018 Red Sox, Scott made nine relief appearances, pitching 6+2⁄3 innings with a record of 0–1 and an 8.10 ERA. [13] Scott was not included on Boston's postseason roster, as the team went on to win the World Series over the Los Angeles Dodgers. [14]

Arizona Diamondbacks

On December 10, 2018, the Cincinnati Reds claimed Scott off of waivers. [15] On December 30, 2018, the Reds traded Scott to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for cash considerations. [16] Scott started the 2019 season with the Reno Aces of the Pacific Coast League, the Diamondbacks' Triple-A affiliate. [4] He appeared in 11 games for the Diamondbacks. He was outrighted by the Diamondbacks on October 31, 2019. [17] He elected free agency on November 7, 2019.

Late career

On April 24, 2020, Scott signed with the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (Atlantic League). However, the Atlantic League season was canceled in late June due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He later signed on to play for the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Constellation Energy League (a makeshift four-team independent league created as a result of the pandemic) for the 2020 season. He was subsequently named to the league's all-star team. [18]

On May 21, 2021, Scott signed with the Gastonia Honey Hunters of the Atlantic League. [19] Scott recorded a 2–1 record and 1.62 ERA in 15 appearances with Gastonia.

On July 17, 2021, Scott signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League. [20] He was released on January 24, 2022.

On April 21, 2022, Scott signed with the Wild Health Genomes of the Atlantic League. [21] He was released on August 7, 2022.

On August 22, 2022, Scott announced his retirement from professional baseball via Instagram. [22] [23]

Scouting report

During his professional career, Scott threw from a three-quarter arm slot and commanded a 90 mph (140 km/h) fastball to both corners. His secondary offerings included an 11–5 curveball that worked 71–73 mph (114–117 km/h) with a long, two-plane break, and a 79–81 mph (127–130 km/h) straight changeup that showed late drop, which was also effective against right-handed hitters. He also offered a unique low three-quarter arm slot, used primarily against left-handed hitter alongside a sweeping slider from the same arm slot. [2]

Personal life

Scott is heavily involved in community service. With Pawtucket in 2016, he was the recipient of the Sullivan Tire Spirit Award, which is given to a player who devotes their free time to helping those in the community. [24]

He is married to Chelsea Scott. They began dating in high school, [25] and married in December 2017.

Sources

  1. ↑ "Aquinas' Stephen Cardullo, Robby Scott follow storybook paths to major leagues". Sun Sentinel. December 19, 2018. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Robby Scott profile. Sox Prospects. Retrieved on September 2, 2016.
  3. ↑ Robby Scott is no longer the pitcher no one wants. Portland Press Herald. Retrieved on May 2, 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 "Robby Scott". MiLB.com. Retrieved April 12, 2019.
  5. ↑ All-Star LHP Robby Scott Expected to be Promoted to Triple-A Pawtucket. Bangor Daily News Retrieved on July 14, 2015.
  6. ↑ Get to know Red Sox call-up Robby Scott. Providence Journal. Retrieved on September 2, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Boston Red Sox 16, Oakland Athletics 2". Retrosheet . September 2, 2016. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Red Sox Announce 2016 Minor League Awards". mlblogs.com (Press release). September 18, 2016. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  9. ↑ Cook, Evan (April 5, 2018). "Pawtucket Red Sox Reliever Robby Scott Won't Let His Start In AAA Get Him Down". trifectanetworksports.com. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com . June 2018. Archived from the original on February 6, 2020. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
  11. ↑ "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com . July 2018. Archived from the original on February 6, 2020. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
  12. ↑ "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com . September 2018. Archived from the original on March 27, 2019. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
  13. ↑ Mastrodonato, Jason (October 2, 2018). "Four relievers vie for two spots in Red Sox ALDS bullpen". Boston Herald . Retrieved October 2, 2018.
  14. ↑ "Boston Red Sox win 2018 World Series". MLB. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
  15. ↑ Boyle, John (December 10, 2018). "Cincinnati Reds claim relief pitcher on waivers from Red Sox". Dayton Daily News . Retrieved December 11, 2018.
  16. ↑ Arizona Republic. "Arizona Diamondbacks trade: D-Backs acquire Robby Scott from Reds". Azcentral.com. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
  17. ↑ "Diamondbacks Decline Options on Flores, McFarland; Outright Almonte, Scott".
  18. ↑ "Constellation Energy League All-Star Team". Sugar Land Skeeters. September 3, 2020. Archived from the original on September 21, 2020 – via Wayback Machine.
  19. ↑ "Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions".
  20. ↑ "Stats". milb.com.[ dead link ]
  21. ↑ "Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions".
  22. ↑ @PeteAbe (August 22, 2022). "LHP Robby Scott, who pitched for the #RedSox from 2016-18, announced his retirement via Instagram earlier today" (Tweet). Retrieved August 23, 2022– via Twitter.
  23. ↑ "Robby Scott on Instagram". August 22, 2022. Retrieved August 23, 2022. While it still feels a bit wild to say, the time has come for me to graciously hang up my jersey and walk away from the game of baseball.
  24. ↑ Scandura, Mike (March 27, 2018). "Four Red Sox Players Reflect on Receiving Their First Call-up to Boston". MiLB.com. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
  25. ↑ "Robby Scott, Boston Red Sox's ex-Indy ball hurler who dives for lobsters, is living dream on, off field". masslive.com. March 8, 2017. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
Robby Scott
Pitcher
Born: (1989-08-29) August 29, 1989 (age 33)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Batted: Switch
Threw: Left
MLB debut
September 2, 2016, for the Boston Red Sox
Last MLB appearance
September 27, 2019, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
Awards
Preceded by Lou Gorman Award
2016		Succeeded by

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