Scott Carroll, Pitcher


Date of Birth: 9/24/1984
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri
College: Missouri State University

Scott Carroll, pitcher, was first drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in 2006 but he didn't sign with them. A year later, he was drafted by and signed with the Cincinnati Reds. He played in the Reds' minor league system from 2007 through part of 2012 before they released him on July 9, 2012. Three days later, he signed with the Chicago White Sox.

Carroll played in 107 games in the minor leagues from 2007 through the start of 2014. He finished with a 27-38 record, 385 strikeouts to 186 walks, and a 3.95 ERA.

Carroll joined the White Sox for 26 games in 2014. He finished the season with a 5-10 record, 64 strikeouts to 45 walks, and a 4.80 ERA in 129.1 innings.

Carroll pitched 36.2 innings from the White Sox bullpen in 2015. He finished the season with 27 strikeouts to 13 walks and a 3.44 ERA in 18 games. He also pitched in 16 games in the minors.

Carroll spent most of the 2016 season in the minors, pitching in just 2.1 innings in 3 games with the White Sox.

Carroll became a free agent on November 7, 2016. He signed a minor league contract with the Cubs on August 15, 2017. He pitched in four games in the minors in 2017.

Carroll elected free agency on November 6, 2017. He played in the Mexican League in 2018. He hasn't played professional baseball since 2018.

Career pitching statistics for Carroll through 2017 include:

  • 47 games played
  • 168.1 innings pitched
  • 6-11 win-loss record
  • 93 strikeouts to 59 walks
  • 4.60 ERA

Sources for Information
Wikipedia - Scott Carroll
ESPN - Scott Carroll