Scott Blewett
Scott Thomas Blewett (born April 10, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals.
| Scott Blewett | |
|---|---|
Blewett with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2019 | |
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: April 10, 1996 Syracuse, New York | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 18, 2020, for the Kansas City Royals | |
| MLB statistics (through 2021 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0-0 |
| Earned run average | 3.38 |
| Strikeouts | 8 |
| Teams | |
Amateur career
Blewett attended Charles W. Baker High School in Baldwinsville, New York.[1] He committed to play college baseball at St. John's University.[2] As a senior, he was the Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year for New York.[3] Blewett was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the second round of the 2014 Major League Baseball draft.[4][5] He signed for $1.8 million.[6]
Professional career
Kansas City Royals
After signing, Blewett made his professional debut with the Burlington Royals, going 1–2 with a 4.82 ERA in eight games (seven starts). He played 2015 and 2016 with the Lexington Legends, posting a 3–5 record with a 5.20 ERA over 18 starts in 2015 and an 8–11 record with a 4.31 ERA in 25 starts in 2016, and 2017 with the Wilmington Blue Rocks,[7] where he went 7–10 with a 4.07 ERA in a career high 152+2⁄3innings pitched, making 27 starts.[8] He spent the 2018 season with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, going 8–6 with a 4.79 ERA in 26 games (25 starts).
The Royals added Blewett to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season.[9] He began 2019 with the Omaha Storm Chasers,[10] and also spent time with the Naturals. Over 23 games (21 starts) between the two teams, Blewett went 6–11 with a 7.34 ERA, striking out ninety over 106+2⁄3 innings.
On August 5, 2020, Blewett was promoted to the major leagues for the first time. He was optioned down the next day without making a major league appearance. He was recalled on August 15, but again sent down without play a day later. On September 16, he was recalled again, and made his major league debut on September 18 against the Milwaukee Brewers, pitching 2 scoreless innings.[11]
On April 1, 2021, Blewett was designated for assignment by the Royals.[12] On April 6, Blewett was outrighted to the alternate training site.[13] Blewett was selected back to the Royals roster during September, and pitched 5 innings, giving up 1 run. On October 29, Blewett elected free agency.[14]
Chicago White Sox
On April 9, 2022, Blewett signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox organization.[15] He elected free agency on November 10, 2022.
References
- ^ Donnie Webb (4 June 2014). "Baldwinsville's Scott Blewett could be first-round pick in Major League Baseball draft - Syracuse.com". Highschoolsports.syracuse.com. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
- ^ "Scott Blewett Class of 2014 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA". Perfect Game.
- ^ Nolan Weidner (May 27, 2014). "Baldwinsville's Scott Blewett is New York's Gatorade player of the year in baseball (video) - Syracuse.com". Syracuse. Highschoolsports.syracuse.com. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
- ^ Abramson, Mitch (June 6, 2014). "St. John's recruit Blewett faces choice after Royals draft him". NY Daily News. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
- ^ PETE GRATHOFFThe Kansas City Star (June 9, 2014). "| The Kansas City Star". Kansascity.com. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
- ^ "Baldwinsville's Scott Blewett signs Royals contract, includes $1.8 million signing bonus". syracuse. June 17, 2014.
- ^ . www.milb.com. Archived from the original on 2017-06-17.
- ^ "Scott Blewett Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Retrieved December 19, 2017.
- ^ https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article221968165.html[bare URL]
- ^ Rieper, Max (April 4, 2019). "Royals' affiliates reveal minor league rosters". Royals Review.
- ^ "Scott Blewett Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
- ^ "Royals DFA Meibrys Viloria, Scott Blewett".
- ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 4/6/21".
- ^ "Royals Outright Hanser Alberto, Scott Blewett". October 29, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
- ^ "White Sox's Scott Blewett: Nabs minors deal from ChiSox".
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet