Scott Diamond

Scott Diamond

Diamond with the Minnesota Twins
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1986-07-30) July 30, 1986
Guelph, Ontario
Bats: Left Throws: Left
MLB debut
July 18, 2011, for the Minnesota Twins
MLB statistics
(through 2016 season)
Win–loss record 19–27
Earned run average 4.50
Strikeouts 161
WHIP 1.41
Teams

Scott Michael Diamond (born July 30, 1986) is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins and Toronto Blue Jays.

Amateur career

Diamond played college baseball at Binghamton University, for the Binghamton Bearcats under head coach Tim Sinicki. In his freshman season, 2005, he was named America East Rookie of the Year. He played three years at Binghamton before he decided to go pro. He is now a member of the Binghamton University Athletic Hall of Fame.[1] Diamond, Mike Augliera, Lee Sosa and Murphy Smith are the most recent Binghamton pitchers to be taken in the Major League Draft and/or go pro.[2]

He also played collegiate summer baseball in 2006 and 2007 with the Martinsville Mustangs of the Coastal Plain League (CPL). Diamond led the CPL in earned run average (ERA) in 2006, posting a 0.50 ERA in  54 1⁄3 innings pitched.[3]

Professional career

Minor league career

Diamond was not selected in the 2008 Major League Baseball draft. He signed as an undrafted free-agent with the Atlanta Braves organization.

Diamond played for the Rome Braves and the Myrtle Beach Pelicans in 2008. He was awarded Myrtle Beach Pelicans pitcher of the year award after recording a 15–3 record and a 2.89 ERA. He played for the Mississippi Braves in 2009 and 2010 before being promoted to the Gwinnett Braves during the 2010 season.

Diamond was on the roster for Canada in the 2009 World Baseball Classic, where he made a relief appearance for three innings in their game against the Italian national baseball team at the Rogers Centre.[4]

Minnesota Twins

On December 9, 2010, Diamond was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 2010 Rule 5 draft.[5] Towards the conclusion of spring training, the Twins acquired Diamond from the Braves for prospect Billy Bulluck, allowing them to send Diamond to the minors.[6] The Twins purchased his contract on July 17, and he made his MLB debut the following day.[7]

In 2012, Diamond began the season with the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings. After starting six games and compiling a 4–1 record and a 2.60 ERA in  34 2⁄3 innings, he was called up to the Twins on May 7. On May 8, Diamond beat the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, allowing four hits and one walk in seven shutout innings.[8] Diamond then became an everyday starter for the team, recording 8 wins by mid-July.[9] On July 27, 2012, Diamond pitched his first career complete-game/shutout against the Cleveland Indians. In the start, he allowed only three hits and struck out six batters as the Twins won 11–0.[10] Diamond was ejected by umpire Wally Bell from a game against the Texas Rangers on August 23 after throwing a pitch behind the head of Josh Hamilton.[11] Diamond was suspended for six games as a result of that incident.[12] In his first full season, he led the American League in fewest Walks Allowed per 9 Innings Pitched, allowing only 1.613.[13]

On March 22, 2013, Diamond was placed on the 15-day disabled list to start the 2013 season.[14] Diamond came off the disabled list on April 13.[15] Diamond was optioned to Rochester on August 2. He was recalled on September 9, after Rochester was eliminated from the International League playoffs.[16]

On March 26, 2014, Diamond was placed on waivers.[17] He was outrighted to Triple-A Rochester the next day.[18] On July 12, Diamond was released by the Twins organization.[19]

Cincinnati Reds

On July 15, 2014, Diamond signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds. He was assigned to their Triple A affiliate Louisville Bats.

Tampa Bay Rays

Diamond signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays on April 5, 2015. He elected free agency on November 6, 2015.[20]

Toronto Blue Jays

On November 24, 2015, Diamond signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays that includes an invitation to spring training.[21] He was assigned to minor league camp on March 18, 2016.[22] Diamond was called up by the Blue Jays on June 13,[23] and was designated for assignment the following day.[24] On June 17, Diamond was outrighted back to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons.[25] Diamond elected free agency on October 14, 2016.[26]

References

  1. ↑ Hartrick, John (November 21, 2013). "Hall of Fame ceremony honors six elite athletes". Binghamton University. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
  2. ↑ Hartrick, John (February 14, 2013). "Three former pitchers continue in pro ranks". Binghamton University. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Diamond Named to Team Canada". CoastalPlainLeague.com. February 25, 2009. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
  4. ↑ Couto, Melissa (March 19, 2013). "Canadian Scott Diamond makes Twins spring debut". Toronto Star. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
  5. ↑ Neal, LaVelle E. (December 9, 2010). "Twins select pitcher in Rule 5 draft". StarTribune.com. Retrieved February 7, 2011.
  6. ↑ David O'Brien (March 28, 2011). "Braves trade for big, hard-throwing prospect | Atlanta Braves". Blogs.ajc.com. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Most Popular E-mail Newsletter". USA Today. July 19, 2011.
  8. ↑ "Los Angeles Angels at Minnesota Twins-May 8, 2012". box score. www.mlb.com. Retrieved May 9, 2012.
  9. ↑ "Minnesota Twins – PlayerWatch". Chicago Tribune. July 17, 2012. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Scott Diamond Stats, Video Highlights, Photos, Bio | twinsbaseball.com: Team". Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
  11. ↑ Wills, Todd. Diamond, Gardenhire are ejected in Texas. MLB.com. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  12. ↑ Rosecrans, C. Trent. MLB suspends Twins' Scott Diamond 6 games for throwing at Josh Hamilton. CBSSports.com. Retrieved August 25, 2012.
  13. ↑ "Link to Baseballreference.com's 2012 Pitching Leaders Web Page".
  14. ↑ "Twins put Scott Diamond on DL". espn.com. March 22, 2013. Retrieved March 24, 2013.
  15. ↑ "Twins make room for Scott Diamond". April 13, 2013. Retrieved April 25, 2013.
  16. ↑ "Guelph's Scott Diamond called back to Majors". thespec.com. September 9, 2013. Retrieved September 9, 2013.
  17. ↑ "Twinsights: Scott Diamond placed on waivers » Twins Now". Bleacherreport.com. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
  18. ↑ "Twins send LHP Diamond, OF Parmelee to minors". ESPN.com. Associated Press. March 27, 2014. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
  19. ↑ http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/Report_Twins_release_Scott_Diamond_to_make_room_for_May_in_Rochester071214
  20. ↑ "International League Transactions". milb.com. p. November 2015. Retrieved November 7, 2015.
  21. ↑ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (November 24, 2015). "Blue Jays agree to sign Scott Diamond to minor league deal". Sportsnet. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
  22. ↑ Chisholm, Gregor (March 18, 2016). "Pompey among 4 Blue Jays reassigned". MLB.com. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  23. ↑ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (June 13, 2016). "Canadian LHP Scott Diamond joins Blue Jays' roster". Sportsnet. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
  24. ↑ Todd, Jeff (June 14, 2016). "Blue Jays Designate Scott Diamond". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
  25. ↑ Todd, Jeff (June 17, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 6/17/2016". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
  26. ↑ "International League Transactions". MiLB.com. p. October 2016. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
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