Tayler James Scott (born June 1, 1992) is a South African

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in the

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organization. He has previously played in MLB for the

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and

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and in

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(NPB) for the

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. He is the first South African baseball pitcher in MLB and NPB history.

Career

Scott was born and raised in

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. He moved to the

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when he was 16 to attend high school and play baseball. After moving, he attended Notre Dame Prep High School in Scottsdale, Arizona. Scott initially committed to play

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Chicago Cubs

He was drafted by the

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in the 5th round of the

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. Scott played in the Cubs organization from 2011 through the 2015 season. During his time with them, he played for the

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, and the

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. He was released by the Cubs on March 30, 2016.

Sioux City Explorers

He signed with the

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of the independent baseball

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in April 2016.

Milwaukee Brewers

On July 6, 2016, Scott signed a minor league contract with the

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. In 2016 and 2017, he played for the

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while in the Brewers organization.

Texas Rangers

On July 31, 2017, he was traded to the Texas Rangers in exchange for

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. He played for the

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in 2017 and 2018 while in the Rangers organization.

Seattle Mariners

Scott became a free agent after the 2018 season, and signed a minor league contract with the

on January 24, 2019. He opened the 2019 season with the

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. Scott was called up to the major leagues for the first time on June 7, 2019. He made his major league debut on June 8, becoming the first South African pitcher in MLB history.

Baltimore Orioles

On June 25, 2019, Scott was claimed off waivers by the

. Scott was outrighted off the Orioles roster on October 30, 2019, and became a free agent.

Hiroshima Toyo Carp

On December 1, 2019, Scott signed a one-year contract with the

(NPB). In 2020, Scott struggled to a 15.75 ERA in 7 games for Hiroshima. Scott did not appear.in a regular season game for the Carp in 2021 and became a free agent after the season.

San Diego Padres

On March 7, 2022, Scott signed a minor league contract with the

organization. On September 11, Scott was designated for assignment.

Philadelphia Phillies

On September 14, 2022, Scott was claimed off waivers by the

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. He was designated for assignment on December 16, 2022. He elected free agency on December 23, 2022.

Los Angeles Dodgers

On January 7, 2023, Scott signed a minor league contract with the

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Scott, Tayler 1992 births Living people Arizona League Cubs players Baltimore Orioles players Biloxi Shuckers players Boise Hawks players Daytona Cubs players El Paso Chihuahuas players Expatriate baseball players in Japan Hiroshima Toyo Carp players Kane County Cougars players Lehigh Valley IronPigs players Major League Baseball pitchers Major League Baseball players from South Africa Myrtle Beach Pelicans players Nippon Professional Baseball pitchers Norfolk Tides players Round Rock Express players Salt River Rafters players San Diego Padres players Seattle Mariners players Sioux City Explorers players South African expatriate baseball players in the United States South African expatriate sportspeople in Japan Sportspeople from Johannesburg Tacoma Rainiers players Tennessee Smokies players White South African people