Andre Scrubb

Andre Scrubb
New York Mets
Pitcher
Born: (1995-01-13) January 13, 1995 (age 29)
Fort Bragg, North Carolina, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 28, 2020, for the Houston Astros
MLB statistics
(through July 8, 2021)
Win–loss record2–1
Earned run average3.48
Strikeouts41
Teams

Andre Darrell Scrubb (born January 13, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the New York Mets organization. He played college baseball at High Point University. Scrubb was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the eighth round of the 2016 MLB draft and has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros. He has played for the Great Britain national baseball team.[1]

Amateur career

Scrubb attended C. D. Hylton High School in Woodbridge, Virginia.[2] In 2013, his senior year, he pitched to a 6–2 record and a 1.57 ERA while batting .395.[3][4]

Undrafted out of high school in the 2013 Major League Baseball draft, he enrolled at High Point University where he played college baseball. In 2014, Scrubb's freshman season at High Point, he appeared in 14 games (12 starts), going 2–5 with a 5.22 ERA.[5] As a sophomore in 2015, he pitched in 19 games (making three starts) and went 6–1 with a 2.50 ERA, striking out 48 over 54 innings.[6] After the season, he played in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Chatham Anglers.[7][8][9] In 2016, his junior year, he pitched to an 8–6 record and a 4.86 ERA over 14 starts. He struggled with command, walking 54 batters and throwing 15 wild pitches, but also striking out 94, in 74 innings.[10] After the season, Scrubb was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the eighth round of the 2016 MLB draft.[11]

Professional career

Los Angeles Dodgers

Scrubb signed with the Dodgers and made his professional debut with the Arizona League Dodgers, pitching 12+2⁄3 innings in which he compiled an ERA of 2.13. In 2017, Scrubb played for the Great Lakes Loons, posting a 6–2 record and a 1.74 ERA over 51+2⁄3 relief innings.[12]

In 2018, Scrubb returned to Great Lakes to begin the year and was named a Midwest League All-Star.[13][14][15][16] He was promoted to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes in June and to the Tulsa Drillers in August. Over 38 relief appearances between the three clubs, Scrubb went 7–2 with a 2.86 ERA,[17] striking out 72 batters over 63 innings. In 2019, he began the season with Tulsa, earning Texas League All-Star honors.[18]

Houston Astros

On July 25, 2019, Scrubb was traded to the Houston Astros in exchange for Tyler White.[19][20][21] Houston assigned him to the Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks, with whom he finished the year. Over 41 appearances (two starts) between the two clubs, Scrubb went 6–1 with a 2.78 ERA, striking out 76 over 64+2⁄3 innings.

On July 28, 2020, Scrubb was added to Houston's MLB roster following an arm injury to Joe Biagini. He made his MLB debut that night against the Los Angeles Dodgers.[22][23] Over 23+2⁄3 relief innings pitched with the Astros in 2020, Scrubb went 1-0 with a 1.90 ERA, 24 strikeouts and 20 walks in 20 games.[24] He was added to their postseason roster.[25]

Scrubb began 2021 with Houston, but also spent time with the Sugar Land Skeeters with whom he pitched 15 innings. Scrubb pitched a total of 19+2⁄3 innings with the Astros, going 1-1 with a 5.03 ERA and 21 strikeouts.[26] On August 10, 2021, he was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.[27] On November 30, Scrubb was designated for assignment and outrighted to the Skeeters.[28]

Scrubb missed the majority of the 2022 season with injury, appearing in only 5 games for the Single-A Fayetteville Woodpeckers. He elected free agency following the season on November 10, 2022.[22][29]

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

On April 6, 2023, Scrubb signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[30] In 15 relief appearances, he posted a 1–1 record with a stellar 1.15 ERA, striking out 18 over 15+2⁄3 innings.

Diablos Rojos del México

On June 7, 2023, Scrubb had his contract purchased by the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League.[31] In 11 relief appearances, he posted a 1–0 record with a 7.20 ERA and 6 strikeouts in 10.0 innings pitched.

Guerreros de Oaxaca

On July 3, 2023, Scrubb was traded to the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League.[32] In 13 games for Oaxaca, he posted a 3.21 ERA with 15 strikeouts in 14.0 innings of work.

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (second stint)

On August 15, 2023, Scrubb signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[33]

New York Mets

On December 3, 2023, Scrubb signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets.[34]

International career

Scrubb played for the Great Britain national baseball team at the 2023 World Baseball Classic.[1]

References

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  2. ^ Williams, Preston (March 30, 2012). "Hylton tops Westfield in Virginia high school baseball behind Andre Scrubb" – via www.washingtonpost.com.
  3. ^ "Virginia Preps AAA All State Team". High School Baseball Web. 19 June 2013.
  4. ^ "Andre Scrubb – 2016 – Baseball". High Point University Athletics.
  5. ^ "Hylton graduate Andre Scrubb set for big year at High Point". INSIDENOVA.COM. 19 February 2016.
  6. ^ Staff reports (2 February 2016). "Andre Scrubb, Logan Farrar ranked among top 300 college draft prospects". INSIDENOVA.COM.
  7. ^ "Andre Scrubb is ready for the next step | Think Blue LA".
  8. ^ Ryancryan@capecodonline.com, Conor. "CCBL: Seven-run inning fuels Anglers". capecodtimes.com.
  9. ^ "#25 Andre Scrubb". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  10. ^ "Hylton graduate Andre Scrubb ready to start pro baseball career". INSIDENOVA.COM. 9 June 2016.
  11. ^ Hoornstra, J. P. (June 10, 2016). "Dodgers' second day at draft table starts in May, ends by taking Lachance".
  12. ^ "Meet the 2018 Great Lakes Loons". mlive. April 3, 2018.
  13. ^ Staff reports (2 April 2018). "Where local pro baseball players will begin the 2018 season". INSIDENOVA.COM.
  14. ^ Staff reports (15 May 2017). "Locals in pro baseball: Hylton graduate Andre Scrubb has impressive 2017 pro debut". INSIDENOVA.COM.
  15. ^ "Dodgers prospect Andre Scrubb makes strong Great Lakes debut in loss". mlive. May 13, 2017.
  16. ^ "Loons' Walker named All-Star starter; Scrubb named to All-Star pitching staff". Midland Daily News. June 6, 2018. Archived from the original on July 26, 2019. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  17. ^ "Hylton graduate Andre Scrubb learns to pace himself as a Los Angeles Dodgers' pitching prospect". INSIDENOVA.COM. 11 March 2019.
  18. ^ World, Barry Lewis Tulsa (20 June 2019). "Drillers update for June 21: Shea Spitzbarth promoted to OKC; Andre Scrubb added to All-Star bullpen". Tulsa World.
  19. ^ "Astros acquire Andre Scrubb from Dodgers". MLB.com.
  20. ^ "Astros' Andre Scrubb: Sent to Astros". CBSSports.com. 25 July 2019.
  21. ^ "Astros acquire pitcher Andre Scrubb from Dodgers". KPLC Channel 7. July 25, 2019.
  22. ^ a b "Scrubb Makes MLB Debut". High Point University Athletics. 29 July 2020.
  23. ^ "Hylton graduate Andre Scrubb makes Major League Baseball pitching debut". INSIDENOVA.COM. 29 July 2020.
  24. ^ "Andre Scrubb Stats". Baseball-Reference.com.
  25. ^ "Inbox: From the Draft to the playoffs". MLB.com.
  26. ^ "Astros tender 2022 contracts to arbitration-eligible players". MLB.com.
  27. ^ "Houston Astros activate Pedro Baez from IL". 10 August 2021.
  28. ^ "Astros' Andre Scrubb: Removed from 40-man roster". December 2021.
  29. ^ "Battlefield graduate Nick Wells, Hylton graduate Andre Scrubb invited to Nationals, Astros' training camp". INSIDENOVA.COM. 28 June 2020.
  30. ^ "Blue Crabs Add Two Former MLB Draft Picks". oursportscentral.com. 6 April 2023. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  31. ^ "Lanzador Andre Scrubb se integra a los Diablos Rojos". diablos.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  32. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 3 de julio de 2023". MiLB.com (in Spanish). July 3, 2023. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  33. ^ "Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions".
  34. ^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-12-03

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