Scott Michael Diamond (born July 30, 1986) is a Canadian 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

Diamond played college baseball at

Binghamton University The State University of New York at Binghamton (Binghamton University or SUNY Binghamton) is a public university, public research university with campuses in Binghamton, New York, Binghamton, Vestal, New York, Vestal, and Johnson City, New Yor ...

, for the

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under head coach

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. In his freshman season, 2005, he was named America East Rookie of the Year. He played three years at Binghamton before he decided to go pro. He is now a member of the Binghamton University Athletic Hall of Fame. Diamond, Mike Augliera, Lee Sosa and Murphy Smith are the most recent Binghamton pitchers to be taken in the Major League Draft and/or go pro. He also played

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in 2006 and 2007 with the

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of the

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(CPL). Diamond led the CPL in

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(ERA) in 2006, posting a 0.50 ERA in

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Professional career

Minor league career

Diamond was not selected in the

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. He signed as an undrafted free-agent with the

Atlanta Braves The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) National League East, East division. The Braves ...

organization. Diamond played for the

Rome Braves The Rome Braves are a Minor League Baseball team of the South Atlantic League and the High-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. They are located in Rome, Georgia, and play their home games at AdventHealth Stadium. From 2003 to 2020, the team served ...

and the

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in 2008. He was awarded

pitcher of the year award after recording a 15–3 record and a 2.89 ERA. He played for the

Mississippi Braves The Mississippi Braves, or M-Braves as they are referred to locally, are a Minor League Baseball team based in Pearl, Mississippi, a suburb of Jackson. The team is the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and plays in the Southern League. T ...

in 2009 and 2010 before being promoted to the

Gwinnett Braves The Gwinnett Stripers are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League (IL) and the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. They play their home games at Coolray Field in unincorporated Gwinnett County, Georgia (with a Lawrencevil ...

during the 2010 season. Diamond was on the roster for Canada in the

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, where he made a relief appearance for three innings in their game against the

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at the

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Minnesota Twins

On December 9, 2010, Diamond was selected by the

in the

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Rule 5 draft. Towards the conclusion of spring training, the Twins acquired Diamond from the Braves for prospect Billy Bulluck, allowing them to send Diamond to the minors. The Twins purchased his contract on July 17, and he made his MLB debut the following day. In 2012, Diamond began the season with the Triple-A

Rochester Red Wings The Rochester Red Wings are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A (baseball), Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals. They are located in Rochester, New York, and play their home games at Innovative Field ...

. After starting six games and compiling a 4–1 record and a 2.60 ERA in innings, he was called up to the Twins on May 7. On May 8, Diamond beat the

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, allowing four hits and one walk in seven shutout innings. Diamond then became an everyday starter for the team, recording 8 wins by mid-July. On July 27, 2012, Diamond pitched his first career complete-game/shutout against the

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. In the start, he allowed only three hits and struck out six batters as the Twins won 11–0. Diamond was ejected by umpire

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from a game against the Texas Rangers on August 23 after throwing a pitch behind the head of

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. Diamond was suspended for six games as a result of that incident. In his first full season, he led the American League in fewest Walks Allowed per 9 Innings Pitched, allowing only 1.613. On March 22, 2013, Diamond was placed on the 15-day disabled list to start the 2013 season. Diamond came off the disabled list on April 13. Diamond was optioned to Rochester on August 2. He was recalled on September 9, after Rochester was eliminated from the

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playoffs. On March 26, 2014, Diamond was placed on waivers. He was outrighted to Triple-A Rochester the next day. On July 12, Diamond was released by the Twins organization.

Cincinnati Reds

On July 15, 2014, Diamond signed a minor league contract with the

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. He was assigned to their Triple A affiliate

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Tampa Bay Rays

Diamond signed a minor league contract with the

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on April 5, 2015. He elected free agency on November 6, 2015.

Toronto Blue Jays

On November 24, 2015, Diamond signed a minor league contract with the

that includes an invitation to spring training. He was assigned to minor league camp on March 18, 2016. Diamond was called up by the Blue Jays on June 13, and was designated for assignment the following day. On June 17, Diamond was outrighted back to the Triple-A

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. Diamond elected free agency on October 14, 2016.

SK Wyverns

On December 11, 2016, Diamond signed a one-year, $600,000 contract with the

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of the

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. He became a free agent after the season.

References

External links

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Diamond, Scott 1986 births Living people Baseball people from Ontario Binghamton Bearcats baseball players Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players Canadian expatriate baseball players in South Korea Canadian expatriate baseball players in the United States Durham Bulls players Gigantes del Cibao players Canadian expatriate baseball players in the Dominican Republic Gwinnett Braves players KBO League pitchers Louisville Bats players Major League Baseball pitchers Major League Baseball players from Canada Minnesota Twins players Mississippi Braves players Myrtle Beach Pelicans players Rome Braves players Rochester Red Wings players SSG Landers players Sportspeople from Guelph Toronto Blue Jays players World Baseball Classic players of Canada 2009 World Baseball Classic players