Troy Scribner

Troy Alex Scribner (born July 2, 1991) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels and Arizona Diamondbacks.

Troy Scribner
Scribner with the Los Angeles Angels in 2017
Pitcher
Born: (1991-07-02) July 2, 1991 (age 33) Washington, Connecticut, U.S.
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 29, 2017, for the Los Angeles Angels
Last MLB appearance
May 12, 2018, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	2–2
Earned run average	4.28
Strikeouts	22
Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
Los Angeles Angels (2017) Arizona Diamondbacks (2018)

Career

Amateur

Scribner attended Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut. In 2012, he briefly played collegiate summer baseball with the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League.^[1]

Houston Astros

He was signed by the Houston Astros as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He spent three seasons in the Astros organization, getting as high as Double-A with the Corpus Christi Hooks in 2014.^[2]

Los Angeles Angels

Prior to the 2016 season, he was traded to the Los Angeles Angels for cash considerations.^[3] Scribner started 2016 with the Arkansas Travelers, and was called up to the Salt Lake Bees on July 30. He started 2017 with the Bees, and was called up to the Angels on July 29, making his major league debut the same day.^[4] In his debut, Scribner pitched three innings in relief, allowing two runs on three hits and striking out two. Thanks to an Angels rally following his final inning of work, Scribner also was the winning pitcher for his debut game. For the season, Scribner appeared in 10 games, 4 starts for the Angels. He was 2–1 with a strikeout to walk ratio of 18/10.

Scribner was designated for assignment on April 3, 2018.^[5]

Arizona Diamondbacks

He was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 6.^[6] He was called up on May 12 for a start against the Washington Nationals. He walked 6 batters in under 4 innings, ending with a no decision. After the game, he was sent down to AAA. He was released by the Diamondbacks on July 2, 2018. On July 13, 2018, Scribner re-signed with Arizona on a minor league deal. ^[7] He was released on May 7, 2019.

Sugar Land Skeeters

On May 17, 2019, Scribner signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the season.^[8] In 22 starts 122.1 innings he went 6-7 with a 3.68 ERA with 127 strikeouts.

Personal life

His brother, Evan Scribner, last played in Major League Baseball for the Seattle Mariners.^[9]

References

1. "Troy Scribner - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
2. "Undrafted Scribner proves self with Astros". MiLB.com. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
3. "The Houston Astros trade RHP Troy Scribner to the Los Angeles Angels for cash considerations". HardballScoop.com. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
4. "Angels will promote Troy Scribner on Saturday". Major League Baseball. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
5. "Angels' Troy Scribner: Designated for assignment Tuesday". cbssports.com. April 3, 2018. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
6. Todd, Jeff (April 6, 2018). "Diamondbacks Claim Troy Scribner, Designate Jeremy Hazelbaker". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
7. Eddy, Matt (July 24, 2018). "Minor League Transactions: July 13-19, 2018". www.baseballamerica.com.
8. "Benches clear during York Revolution's playoff loss against Sugar Land on Wednesday night". statscrew.com. September 26, 2019. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
9. "Mariners activate Hannemann, recall Vogelbach". September 5, 2017.

External links

• Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)