Scott Andrew Snodgress (born September 20, 1989) is an American former

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. He played in

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for the

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in 2014.

Amateur career

A native of

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, Snodgress attended

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and played

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. In 2010, he played

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in the

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for the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox.

Professional career

Chicago White Sox (2011-2014)

He was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 5th round of the

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. He started his career in 2011 with the Rookie Level

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. He finished the 2011 season a record of 3-3 in 16 games (12 starts), innings, 3.34 ERA, 61 hits, 17 walks and 68 strikeouts. Snodgress started the 2012 season with Class A

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but was later promoted to

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. 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. Through the 2013 season at Double-A

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, Snodgress pitched in 26 games (26 starts) with a record of 11-11. In 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. He made his major league debut on September 3 against the

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. On December 2, 2014, the White Sox declined to tender him a contract and he became a free agent.

Los Angeles Angels

On December 10, 2014, the

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signed Snodgress to a minor league contract with an invite to 2015 spring training. He was released on July 27, 2015.

San Diego Padres

Snodgress signed a minor league contract with the

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on February 15, 2016. He was released in March 2016.

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

On April 8, 2016, Snodgress signed with the

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of the

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Chicago White Sox (2017)

On February 18, 2017, Snodgress signed a minor league deal with the

. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.

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