Scott Aldred
Encyclopedia
Scott Phillip Aldred is a former Major League Baseball
pitcher
and current minor league
pitching coach
.
. He graduated from high school in 1986 from Hill McCloy High School in Montrose, Michigan
, a rural town just north of Flint.
in the 16th round of the 1986 Major League Baseball Draft
. In his first professional season, Aldred compiled an 8-7 record with a 3.57 ERA and 91 strikeouts in 110 innings with the Fayetteville Generals
in 1987. Following this performance, he was seen as the best pitching prospect in the organization.
Aldred struck out 102 batters in innings with the Lakeland Tigers
in 1988. Aldred was 10-6 with 3.84 ERA and 97 strikeouts in 122 innings with the London Tigers
in 1989 despite being sidelined in midseason with a hand injury.
Aldred was promoted to the major leagues for the first time in September 1990 after compiling 6-15 mark and 4.90 ERA with the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens
, ranking third in the International League
in strikeouts (133 in 158 innings). He played for the Detroit Tigers
through 1992.
After the 1992 season, Aldred was taken by the Colorado Rockies
in the 1992 Major League Baseball expansion draft. He was selected off waivers by the Montreal Expos
in April 1993. He experienced a sore arm, underwent Tommy John surgery
, missed all of 1994 season, and returned to the Tigers organization in 1995.
Aldred started on Opening Day for the Tigers in 1996. He pitched for the Minnesota Twins
(1996–1997), Tampa Bay Devil Rays
(1998–1999), and the Philadelphia Phillies
(1999–2000). In 2001, Aldred pitched for the Double-A Norwich Navigators of the New York Yankees
organization. In 2002, he pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Triple-A affiliate, the Las Vegas 51s
. In 2003, he pitched for the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs
and Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox
of the Boston Red Sox
organization. After he was released during the 2003 season, he pitched for the Somerset Patriots
of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball
in 2003 and 2004 before retiring due to elbow trouble.
He held the major league record for most appearances in a single season without a decision (earning a win
or being charged with a loss) with 48 until 2007 when it was broken by Trever Miller
. He accomplished this feat in 1998 with the Devil Rays.
' Double-A affiliate, the Trenton Thunder
, in 2007 and 2008. Since 2009, he has been the pitching coach of the Yankees' Triple-A affiliate, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
and current minor league
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
pitching coach
Coach (baseball)
In baseball, a number of coaches assist in the smooth functioning of a team. They are assistants to the manager, or head coach, who determines the lineup and decides how to substitute players during the game...
.
Early life
Aldred was born in Flint, MichiganFlint, Michigan
Flint is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and is located along the Flint River, northwest of Detroit. The U.S. Census Bureau reports the 2010 population to be placed at 102,434, making Flint the seventh largest city in Michigan. It is the county seat of Genesee County which lies in the...
. He graduated from high school in 1986 from Hill McCloy High School in Montrose, Michigan
Montrose, Michigan
Montrose is a city in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,619 at the 2000 census. The city is situated within Montrose Township, but is politically independent.- History :...
, a rural town just north of Flint.
Playing career
Aldred was drafted by the Detroit TigersDetroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
in the 16th round of the 1986 Major League Baseball Draft
1986 Major League Baseball Draft
The 1986 Major League Baseball Draft was the 22nd MLB draft that took place in 1986. During this draft, five all-stars were drafted in five different teams.-First round selections:...
. In his first professional season, Aldred compiled an 8-7 record with a 3.57 ERA and 91 strikeouts in 110 innings with the Fayetteville Generals
Fayetteville Generals
The Fayetteville Generals were a minor league baseball team located in Fayetteville, North Carolina.They were part of the South Atlantic League between 1987 and 1996. They were affiliated with the Detroit Tigers throughout their entire existence. Prior to the 1997 season, the Generals were renamed...
in 1987. Following this performance, he was seen as the best pitching prospect in the organization.
Aldred struck out 102 batters in innings with the Lakeland Tigers
Lakeland Tigers
The Lakeland Flying Tigers are a minor league baseball team based in Lakeland, Florida.Home games are played at Joker Marchant Stadium; opened in 1966 and renovated in 2003. The park, which also doubles as the Detroit Tigers spring training home, seats 8,500 fans...
in 1988. Aldred was 10-6 with 3.84 ERA and 97 strikeouts in 122 innings with the London Tigers
London Tigers
The London Tigers were a professional AA baseball team that played in the Eastern League from 1989 to 1993. They played at Labatt Memorial Park in London, Ontario, and were affiliated with the Detroit Tigers.-History:...
in 1989 despite being sidelined in midseason with a hand injury.
Aldred was promoted to the major leagues for the first time in September 1990 after compiling 6-15 mark and 4.90 ERA with the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens
Toledo Mud Hens
The Toledo Mud Hens are a minor league baseball team located in Toledo, Ohio. The Mud Hens play in the International League, and are affiliated with the major league baseball team the Detroit Tigers, based approximately 50 miles to the north of Toledo. The current team is one of several...
, ranking third in the International League
International League
The International League is a minor league baseball league that operates in the eastern United States. Like the Pacific Coast League and the Mexican League, it plays at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball. It was so named because it had teams in both the United States...
in strikeouts (133 in 158 innings). He played for the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
through 1992.
After the 1992 season, Aldred was taken by the Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains...
in the 1992 Major League Baseball expansion draft. He was selected off waivers by the Montreal Expos
Montreal Expos
The Montreal Expos were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec from 1969 through 2004, holding the first MLB franchise awarded outside the United States. After the 2004 season, MLB moved the Expos to Washington, D.C. and renamed them the Nationals.Named after the Expo 67 World's...
in April 1993. He experienced a sore arm, underwent Tommy John surgery
Tommy John surgery
Tommy John surgery, known in medical practice as ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, is a surgical procedure in which a ligament in the medial elbow is replaced with a tendon from elsewhere in the body...
, missed all of 1994 season, and returned to the Tigers organization in 1995.
Aldred started on Opening Day for the Tigers in 1996. He pitched for the Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
(1996–1997), Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field...
(1998–1999), and the Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
(1999–2000). In 2001, Aldred pitched for the Double-A Norwich Navigators of the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
organization. In 2002, he pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
Triple-A affiliate, the Las Vegas 51s
Las Vegas 51s
The Las Vegas 51s, formerly known as the Las Vegas Stars, are a minor league baseball team. They are the Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. They play at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team competes in the Pacific Coast League...
. In 2003, he pitched for the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs
Portland Sea Dogs
The Portland Sea Dogs are the Double-A minor league affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. Established in 1994 and based in Portland, Maine, the Sea Dogs play in the Northern Division of the Eastern League....
and Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox
Pawtucket Red Sox
The Pawtucket Red Sox are the minor league baseball Triple-A affiliates of the Boston Red Sox and belong to the International League...
of the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
organization. After he was released during the 2003 season, he pitched for the Somerset Patriots
Somerset Patriots
The Somerset Patriots are an American professional baseball team based in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey. They are a member of the Freedom Division of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball...
of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball
Atlantic League of Professional Baseball
The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball is a professional, independent baseball organization located primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States, especially the greater metropolitan areas of the Northeast megalopolis. It operates in cities not served by Major or Minor League...
in 2003 and 2004 before retiring due to elbow trouble.
He held the major league record for most appearances in a single season without a decision (earning a win
Win (baseball)
In professional baseball, there are two types of decisions: a win and a loss . In each game, one pitcher on the winning team is awarded a win and one pitcher on the losing team is given a loss in their respective statistics. These pitchers are collectively known as the pitchers of record. Only...
or being charged with a loss) with 48 until 2007 when it was broken by Trever Miller
Trever Miller
Trever Douglas Miller is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.-High school:...
. He accomplished this feat in 1998 with the Devil Rays.
Coaching career
Aldred was the pitching coach of the New York YankeesNew York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
' Double-A affiliate, the Trenton Thunder
Trenton Thunder
The Trenton Thunder are an American Minor League Baseball team and are the Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. The Thunder play in the Eastern Division of the Eastern League, and are the two-time defending league champions...
, in 2007 and 2008. Since 2009, he has been the pitching coach of the Yankees' Triple-A affiliate, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees.