Evan Scribner

Evan Lee Scribner (born July 19, 1985) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics, and Seattle Mariners.

Evan Scribner
Scribner pitching for the Oakland Athletics in 2015
Pitcher
Born: (1985-07-19) July 19, 1985 (age 38) New Milford, Connecticut, U.S.
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 26, 2011, for the San Diego Padres
Last MLB appearance
April 25, 2017, for the Seattle Mariners
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	5-4
Earned run average	4.15
Strikeouts	155
Teams
San Diego Padres (2011) Oakland Athletics (2012–2015) Seattle Mariners (2016–2017)

Professional career

Arizona Diamondbacks

Scribner was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 28th round (853rd overall) of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft from Central Connecticut State University where he set the school's record for both career wins (23) and saves (14).^[1]

 

Scribner with the Lake Elsinore Storm in 2008

San Diego Padres

In 2008, the Diamondbacks traded Scribner to the San Diego Padres in return for Tony Clark.^[2][1] Following the 2010 season, he was added to the Padres' 40 man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.^[3]

On April 25, 2011, Scribner was called up to replace spot-starter Wade LeBlanc. He made his MLB debut the next day.^{[citation needed]}

Oakland Athletics

After the season, on October 25, 2011, he was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics. Both of his wins on the season came in the last 9 games of the season. He received the win in the last game of the season against the Texas Rangers, this gave the Oakland A's the AL West division crown.^[1]

Scribner made the A's Opening day roster for the 2013 season, beating out Pedro Figueroa and non-roster relievers Hideki Okajima and Mike Ekstrom. Scribner was recalled on August 3, 2013 in exchange for Tommy Milone.^[4] He was recalled from the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats on August 28.

Scribner made the A's Opening day roster again in 2015, having developed a new pitch, he soon emerged as the setup man for Oakland with Tyler Clippard moving to the closer role as a result of 2014 closer Sean Doolittle being placed on the Disabled List with a Shoulder injury in early April.^[5][6] Scribner's season ended prematurely due to a torn lat muscle, he was placed on the 60-day disabled list on September 2, 2015.^[7]

Seattle Mariners

On December 8, 2015, Scribner was traded by the Athletics to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for minor league pitcher Trey Cochran-Gill.^[8] Scribner spent almost the entire 2016 season on the Disabled list but was activated on September 1 and made his Mariners debut on September 3 against the Los Angeles Angels.^[9] Scribner was placed on waivers for his unconditional release from the Mariners on September 5, 2017.^[10]

Tampa Bay Rays

On February 6, 2018, Scribner signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.^[11] Scribner was released by the Rays on March 7.^[12]

New Britain Bees

On May 15, 2018, Scribner signed with the New Britain Bees of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.^[13] He became a free agent following the 2018 season.

Awards and honors

• 2004 Northeast Conference Tournament Most Valuable Player ^[14]
• 2008 Midwest League Mid-Season All-Star^[15][16]
• 2009 Texas League All-Star

Personal life

His brother, Troy Scribner, is a pitcher who last played in Major League Baseball for the Arizona Diamondbacks.^[17]

References

1. Savage, Denis (February 9, 2009). "Scouting Padres Prospect Evan Scribner". scout.com. Retrieved April 18, 2009.
2. DePodesta, Paul (July 17, 2008). "Tony Clark to Arizona". Retrieved April 18, 2009.
3. "he Padres added right-handed pitchers Simon Castro, Brandon Gomes, Jeremy Hefner and Evan Scribner, outfielder Cedric Hunter, catcher Luis Martinez and infielder Jeudy Valdez". Major League Baseball. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
4. Schlegel, John (August 3, 2013). "Milone optioned to Triple-A, Scribner called up". MLB.com. Retrieved August 3, 2013.
5. "Armed with new cutter, Evan Scribner helps stabilize A's bullpen". sacbee. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
6. "Athletics Evan Scribner pitches way into setup role". Oakland Athletics. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
7. "A's reliever Evan Scribner to miss rest of the season". ContraCostaTimes.com. September 2, 2015. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
8. Jeremy F. Koo (December 8, 2015). "Oakland A's trade Evan Scribner to Mariners for RHP Trey Cochran-Gill". Athletics Nation. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
9. . Archived from the original on September 5, 2016. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
10. "Mariners activate Hannemann, recall Vogelbach".
11. "Rays, Evan Scribner Agree To Minor League Deal". MLB Trade Rumors.
12. Todd, Jeff (March 7, 2018). "Rays Release Evan Scribner". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
13. "The Bristol Press - New Britain Bees sign CCSU grad, former MLB pitcher Scribner". Central Connecticut Communications.
14. "Northeast Conference - CCSU's Evan Scribner Back in the Big Leagues". Northeast Conference. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
15. "Evan Scribner Stats, Highlights, Bio - San Antonio Missions Stats". San Antonio Missions. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
16. Glab, Keith (June 4, 2008). . scout.com. Archived from the original on June 16, 2008. Retrieved April 18, 2009.
17. Eddy, Matt. "Minor League Transactions: July 13-19, 2018". www.baseballamerica.com.

External links

• Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
• Evan Scribner on Twitter