Robert John Scott (born August 29, 1989) is an American former

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. He played in

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(MLB) for the

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and

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Amateur career

Scott attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School in

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. He enrolled at

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, where he played

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during the 2008 and 2009 seasons. He then transferred to Florida State University and played for the

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in the 2010 and 2011 seasons.

Professional career

Scott went undrafted in the

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, and subsequently played for the

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of the North American League, an

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''Sox Prospects''. Retrieved on September 2, 2016. Scott posted a 2–1 record with a 0.75

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(ERA) and two saves in 13 games for Yuma, before the Red Sox purchased his contract in August 2011. Overall, he collected 35 strikeouts while giving up only 12 hits and six walks in 24

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, including 19 strikeouts over 11 scoreless innings for Yuma.

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, a former Red Sox pitcher, scouted Scott for Boston.

Minor League Baseball

Scott played in four games for the Rookie League

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and two games for the

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in 2011, posting an overall 1–1 record with 1.38 ERA in 13 innings pitched. He then spent the 2012 season with the Gulf Coast League Red Sox, making 14 appearances with a 0.44 ERA in innings pitched, including one save. In 2013, he was promoted directly to the

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, where he made 31 appearances, going 4–4 with a 2.79 ERA and two saves. He played the 2014 season with the Double-A

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, where he compiled an 8–2 record with a 1.96 ERA and three saves, while recording a

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of 3.40 (51-to-15) in innings. During that season, he was selected to the Eastern League All-Star game, and late in the year pitched for the

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of the

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. Scott appeared in 27 games (including two starts) between Double-A Portland and the Triple-A

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through July 10, 2015, compiling a 2–1 record with a 2.09 ERA while striking out 49 in innings. 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. Overall, Scott went 2–2 with a 4.42 ERA and one save in innings of work. 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

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and .253

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. 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, against the

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; he pitched a scoreless ninth inning, striking out the first two batters he faced, Billy Butler and

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. 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'

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. Scott was not included on Boston's postseason roster for the 2016 ALDS against the

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. Scott split time in 2017 between Boston and Triple-A Pawtucket. In Triple-A, he made seven appearances, giving up no runs in 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 innings pitched. He was again not on Boston's postseason roster, when they faced the

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in the

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. Scott started the 2018 season with Triple-A Pawtucket, as Boston's new manager

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selected

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as the left-handed specialist in his bullpen. Scott was added to Boston's active roster on June 19, made one appearance, and was optioned back to Pawtucket on June 23. He was recalled to Boston on July 11, made one appearance, and returned to Pawtucket on July 14. Scott was called up to Boston on September 1, when rosters expanded. Overall with the 2018 Red Sox, Scott made nine relief appearances, pitching innings with a record of 0–1 and an 8.10 ERA. Scott was not included on Boston's postseason roster, as the team went on to win the

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over the

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Arizona Diamondbacks

On December 10, 2018, the

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claimed Scott off of waivers. On December 30, 2018, the Reds traded Scott to the

in exchange for cash considerations. Scott started the 2019 season with the

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of the

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, the Diamondbacks' Triple-A affiliate. He appeared in 11 games for the Diamondbacks. He was outrighted by the Diamondbacks on October 31, 2019. He elected free agency on November 7, 2019.

Late career

On April 24, 2020, Scott signed with the

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of the

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(Atlantic League). However, the Atlantic League season was canceled in late June due to the

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. He later signed on to play for the

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of the

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(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. On May 21, 2021, Scott signed with the

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of the Atlantic League. Scott recorded a 2–1 record and 1.62 ERA in 15 appearances with Gastonia. On July 17, 2021, Scott signed with the

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of the

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. He was released on January 24, 2022. On April 21, 2022, Scott signed with the

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of the Atlantic League. He was released on August 7, 2022. On August 22, 2022, Scott announced his retirement from professional baseball via

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Scouting report

During his professional career, Scott threw from a three-quarter arm slot and commanded a

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to both corners. His secondary offerings included an 11–5

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that worked with a long, two-plane break, and a straight

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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

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from the same arm slot.

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

Sources

External links

MiLB.com
* * : {{DEFAULTSORT:Scott, Robby 1989 births Living people American expatriate baseball players in Mexico Arizona Diamondbacks players Baseball players from Miami Boston Red Sox players Broward Seahawks baseball players Florida State Seminoles baseball players Gastonia Honey Hunters players Gulf Coast Red Sox players Indios de Mayagüez players Jackson Generals (Southern League) players Kentucky Wild Health Genomes players Lowell Spinners players Major League Baseball pitchers Mexican League baseball pitchers Pawtucket Red Sox players Portland Sea Dogs players Reno Aces players Salem Red Sox players Scott, Robby Sugar Land Skeeters players Sultanes de Monterrey players Surprise Saguaros players Yuma Scorpions players