Scott Andrew Snodgress (born September 20, 1989) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox in 2014.

Scott Snodgress
Pitcher
Born: (1989-09-20) September 20, 1989 (age 35)
Fontana, California
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
September 3, 2014, for the Chicago White Sox
Last MLB appearance
September 21, 2014, for the Chicago White Sox
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average15.43
Strikeouts1
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Teams

Amateur career

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A native of Yucaipa, California, Snodgress attended Yucaipa High School and played college baseball at Stanford University. In 2010, he played collegiate summer baseball in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox.[1]

Professional career

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Chicago White Sox (2011-2014)

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He was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 5th round of the 2011 MLB Draft. He started his career in 2011 with the Rookie Level Great Falls Voyagers. He finished the 2011 season a record of 3-3 in 16 games (12 starts), 59+13 innings, 3.34 ERA, 61 hits, 17 walks and 68 strikeouts. Snodgress started the 2012 season with Class A Kannapolis Intimidators but was later promoted to Class A-Advanced Winston-Salem Dash. He finished the 2012 season with a combined record of 7-3 in 27 games (27 starts), 141 innings, 3.00 ERA, 112 hits, 64 walks and 128 strikeouts.

Before the start of the 2013 season, Snodgress was ranked the White Sox #6 prospect.[2] Through the 2013 season at Double-A Birmingham Barons, Snodgress pitched in 26 games (26 starts) with a record of 11-11. In 143+23 innings of work at Birmingham, Snodgress had a 4.70 ERA, 146 hits, 59 walks and 90 strikeouts.

On August 31, 2014, the White Sox purchased his contract and promoted Snodgress to the major leagues.[3] He made his major league debut on September 3 against the Minnesota Twins.

On December 2, 2014, the White Sox declined to tender Snodgress a contract and he became a free agent.[4]

Los Angeles Angels

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On December 10, 2014, the Los Angeles Angels signed Snodgress to a minor league contract with an invite to 2015 spring training.[5] He was released on July 27, 2015.

San Diego Padres

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Snodgress signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres on February 15, 2016. He was released in March 2016.

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

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On April 8, 2016, Snodgress signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

Chicago White Sox (second stint)

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On February 18, 2017, Snodgress signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox organization.[6] Snodgress pitched in 23 games for the Double–A Birmingham Barons, registering a 4.86 ERA with 46 strikeouts and 1 save in 37.0 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "#32 Scott Snodgress". pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  2. ^ "White Sox 2013 Prospect Watch". Chicago.whitesox.mlb.com. Archived from the original on April 20, 2019. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
  3. ^ "White Sox make four roster moves". Archived from the original on September 3, 2014.
  4. ^ "White Sox non-tender Snodgress and Carroll". southsidesox.com. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  5. ^ "Scott Snodgress takes offer from Angels". December 10, 2014.
  6. ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 2/18/17".
  7. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
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