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Scott Barlow (baseball)

Not to be confused with Scott Barlow (businessman).

Scott Alen Barlow (born December 18, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals, San Diego Padres, and Cleveland Guardians. He made his MLB debut in 2018 with the Royals.

Scott Barlow
Barlow with the Kansas City Royals in 2019
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1992-12-18) December 18, 1992 (age 31)
New London, Connecticut, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 30, 2018, for the Kansas City Royals
MLB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record23–21
Earned run average3.49
Strikeouts461
Saves58
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Teams

Career

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Amateur career

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Barlow is originally from New London, Connecticut. His family moved to California for his freshman year of high school, so he could play baseball year-round and have more exposure to professional scouts.[1][2] He attended Golden Valley High School in Santa Clarita, California. Barlow committed to attend California State University, Fresno to play college baseball for the Fresno State Bulldogs.[3]

Los Angeles Dodgers

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The Los Angeles Dodgers selected Barlow in the sixth round of the 2011 MLB draft and he signed with the Dodgers rather than attend Fresno State.[4] After signing, Barlow made his professional debut that same year with the AZL Dodgers, giving up five earned runs in 1.2 innings pitched for the season. In 2012, he underwent Tommy John surgery and missed the whole season. He returned in 2013, pitching for the Ogden Raptors, compiling a 4–3 record and 6.20 ERA in 15 starts.

In 2014, Barlow played for the Great Lakes Loons where he was 6–7 with a 4.50 ERA in 23 games (21 starts) and in 2015 he pitched with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes where he was 8–3 with a 2.52 ERA in 14 games (13 starts). He also pitched one game each with Great Lakes and the Oklahoma City Dodgers. Barlow spent 2016 with the Tulsa Drillers where he posted a 4–7 record with a 3.98 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 24 games (23 starts), and 2017 with Tulsa and Oklahoma City where he compiled a combined 7–6 record and 3.29 ERA in 26 starts.[5] He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017.[6]

Kansas City Royals

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On December 7, 2017, Barlow signed a major league contract with the Kansas City Royals.[7][8] He began 2018 with the Omaha Storm Chasers.

The Royals promoted Barlow to the major leagues three times in April 2018; the first two times, he was sent back to Triple-A without making an appearance.[9] Following his third call-up on April 28, Barlow made his MLB debut on April 30, pitching in relief against the Boston Red Sox.[10]

Barlow made the Royals' 2019 Opening Day roster.[11] One April 17, he earned he first major league save by closing out a 4–3 win against the Chicago White Sox.[12]

With the 2020 Kansas City Royals, Barlow appeared in a league-high 32 games, compiling a 2–1 record with 4.20 ERA and 39 strikeouts in 30 innings pitched.[13]

On March 22, 2022, Barlow signed a $2.4 million contract with the Royals, avoiding salary arbitration.[14]

San Diego Padres

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On August 1, 2023, Barlow was traded to the San Diego Padres in exchange for prospects Jesús Rios and Henry Williams.[15][16] In 25 games for San Diego, Barlow pitched to a 3.07 ERA with 32 strikeouts across 29 1⁄3 innings pitched.

Cleveland Guardians

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On November 17, 2023, Barlow was traded to the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for Enyel De Los Santos.[17][18] In 63 appearances for the Guardians in 2024, he compiled a 3–3 record and 4.25 ERA with 68 strikeouts over 55 innings pitched. Barlow was designated for assignment by Cleveland on September 8.[19] He was released by Cleveland on September 12.[20]

International career

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On October 29, 2018, he was selected MLB All-Stars at 2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series[21]

Personal life

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Barlow and his wife, Klancy, live in a campervan during the baseball season.[22]

References

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  1. ^ Lewis, Alec. "'He's nasty, Papi': How the Royals helped Scott Barlow unlock his full potential".
  2. ^ Posner, Ryan (December 9, 2017). "Golden Valley baseball alum Scott Barlow nearing first shot at big leagues". The Signal. Santa Clarita, California. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  3. ^ "CHATTER: Golden Valley pitcher Barlow commits to Fresno State". September 8, 2010.
  4. ^ Jones, Connie (August 9, 2011). "Golden Valley Grad Scott Barlow Signs With Dodgers — Hometown Station | KHTS AM 1220". Hometownstation.com. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
  5. ^ "Scott Barlow Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
  6. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. November 7, 2017. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  7. ^ Torres, Maria (December 7, 2017). "KC Royals sign ex-LA Dodgers pitcher Scott Barlow | The Kansas City Star". Kansascity.com. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
  8. ^ Torres, Maria (February 17, 2018). "A potential Royals starter spent his offseason throwing at a bale of hay | The Kansas City Star". Kansascity.com.
  9. ^ "Kansas City Royals Transactions - April 2018". MLB.com. Archived from the original on May 1, 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  10. ^ "Royals vs. Red Sox". ESPN. April 30, 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  11. ^ "Royals Finalize Opening Day Roster". mlb.com. March 28, 2019. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
  12. ^ "Royals vs. White Sox". ESPN. April 17, 2019. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
  13. ^ "Scott Barlow Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
  14. ^ "Arbitration Tracker For 2022". MLBTradeRumors. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
  15. ^ "Padres Acquire RHP Scott Barlow from Royals". MLB.com.
  16. ^ Gonzalez, Alden (August 1, 2023). "Padres trade for Rich Hill, Ji Man Choi; also acquire Scott Barlow". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  17. ^ Lewis, Ryan (November 17, 2023). "Guardians acquire relief pitcher Scott Barlow from Padres, trade Cal Quantrill to Rockies". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  18. ^ Hoynes, Paul (November 17, 2023). "Guardians trade Enyel De Los Santos to Padres for Scott Barlow; sign Ramon Laureano to 1-year deal". Cleveland Plain-Dealer. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  19. ^ "Cleveland Guardians designate reliever Barlow for assignment". ESPN.com. September 8, 2024. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
  20. ^ "Guardians Release Scott Barlow, Outright Anthony Gose". MLB Trade Rumors. September 12, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  21. ^ "2018日米野球 MLBオールスターチーム コーチ・出場予定選手発表". 野球日本代表 侍ジャパン オフィシャルサイト (in Japanese). October 29, 2018. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
  22. ^ "- YouTube". YouTube. October 22, 2020.
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