Discover the career path of Tayler Scott, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Tayler James Scott is a South African professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks in MLB. Notably, he has played for several MLB teams including the Mariners, Orioles, Padres, Dodgers, Red Sox, Athletics and Astros, and the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in NPB. Scott holds the distinction of being the first South African baseball pitcher to play in both MLB and NPB.
In April 2016, Tayler Scott signed with the Sioux City Explorers of the American Association, an independent baseball league.
On July of 2016, Tayler Scott signed a minor-league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.
On July 31, 2017, Tayler Scott was traded to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Jeremy Jeffress.
On November 2, 2018, Tayler Scott elected free agency following the season with Triple–A Round Rock.
On January 24, 2019, Tayler Scott signed a minor-league contract with the Seattle Mariners.
In June 2019, Tayler Scott was called up to the major leagues for the first time, making his debut on June 8 and becoming the first South African pitcher in MLB history. On June 25, 2019, he was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles.
On June 25, 2019, Tayler Scott was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles.
On December 1, 2019, Tayler Scott signed a one-year contract with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
In 2020, Tayler Scott played for Hiroshima Toyo Carp, struggling to a 15.75 ERA in 7 games.
Tayler Scott did not appear in a regular season game for the Carp in 2021 and became a free agent after the season.
On March 7, 2022, Tayler Scott signed a minor-league contract with the San Diego Padres organization.
On September 14, 2022, Tayler Scott was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies.
On January 7, 2023, Tayler Scott signed a minor-league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
On June 22, 2023, Tayler Scott was traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations.
On July 19, 2023, Tayler Scott was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics.
On December 12, 2023, Tayler Scott signed a minor-league contract with the Houston Astros.
On March 28, 2024, Tayler Scott's contract was selected by the Houston Astros after making their Opening Day roster.
During May 2025, Tayler Scott was designated for assignment by the Astros on May 14, 2025. On May 21, 2025, Scott cleared waivers and elected free agency.
On May 31, 2025, Scott signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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