Scott Carroll

Scott Alexander Carroll (born September 24, 1984) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox.

For the biologist, see Scott Carroll (biologist).
Scott Carroll
Pitcher
Born: (1984-09-24) September 24, 1984
Kansas City, Missouri
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 27, 2014, for the Chicago White Sox
Last MLB appearance
May 11, 2016, for the Chicago White Sox
MLB statistics
(through 2016 season)
Win–loss record6–11
Earned run average4.60
Strikeouts93
Teams

Early career

Carroll attended Liberty High School in Liberty, Missouri, where he was a star quarterback and pitcher. He signed a scholarship with Purdue University to play football. Carroll never received an opportunity for playing time, as he was stuck behind future NFL quarterback Kyle Orton. He later transferred to Missouri State University, where he again was the starting quarterback and a top pitcher on the baseball team. In 2006, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[1]

Cincinnati Reds

The Reds drafted him in the third round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft.

He played six games for Billings, the rookie class team, in 2007. He was 0-1 with a 2.93 ERA. Carroll played for Class A Dayton and Class A-Advanced Sarasota in 2008. He was a combined 7-7 with a 3.60 ERA in 9 games for the Dragons and 14 for Sarasota. He played 7 games at Sarasota in 2009, going 2-2 with a 2.68 ERA. In a two-game promotion to Double-A Carolina, he gave up five earned runs in five innings, getting no decisions. In 2010, he played for the Class A Lynchburg Hillcats and the Mudcats, going a combined 4-11 with a 3.36 ERA in 5 games at Lynchburg and 20 at Carolina. He received a non-roster invitation to spring training for 2011. During the 2012 season, Carroll was released by the Reds and signed with the White Sox.[2] Carroll pitched in one game with the White Sox Double-A Birmingham before being promoted to the Sox Triple-A affiliate Charlotte. Carroll was a combined 4-6 with an ERA of 4.48 and 65 strikeouts in 35 games between Louisville, Birmingham and Charlotte. Carroll spent most of the 2013 season on the disabled list. When activated, he rehabbed at the Rookie-level with the Bristol White Sox and then went to Double-A Birmingham. He finished the 2013 season with a combined record of 0-2 in 11 games (11 starts), ​41 0⁄3 innings, 3.29 ERA, 42 hits, 6 walks and 29 strikeouts.

Major Leagues

Chicago White Sox

Carroll made his major league debut on April 27, 2014.[3] He was designated for assignment on November 25, 2014.[4] Carroll rejoined the White Sox on a minor league deal signed on January 22, 2015.[5] On July 14, 2016, Carroll was outrighted by the White Sox.[6]

Texas Rangers

Scott Carroll was acquired by the Texas Rangers on July 20, 2016.

Chicago Cubs

On August 15, 2017, Carroll signed a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.

Kansas City T-Bones

On June 2, 2018, Carroll signed with the Kansas City T-Bones of the independent American Association.

Toros de Tijuana

On July 3, 2018, Carroll signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League. He was released on July 27, 2018.

References
  1. "Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League" (PDF). capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  2. Eddy, Matt (July 19, 2012). "Minor League Transactions: July 10–18". Baseball America. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
  3. "White Sox purchase contract of Scott Carroll". MLB.com. April 27, 2014. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
  4. Sullivan, Paul (November 25, 2014). "Adam LaRoche officially in fold for White Sox". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
  5. "Soto, Penny get minors deals". ESPN.com. Associated Press. January 22, 2015. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
  6. Adams, Steve (July 14, 2016). "White Sox Outright Scott Carroll". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
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