Scott Eyre
Encyclopedia
Scott Alan Eyre is a former left-handed
pitcher
in Major League Baseball
.
in Twin Falls, Idaho
and was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 9th round of the 1991 Major League Baseball Draft
. He was traded to the Chicago White Sox
in 1994 and made his major league debut in Chicago on August 1, . Eyre was traded in to the Toronto Blue Jays
. Eyre was selected off waivers from the Blue Jays by the San Francisco Giants in . He spent the next several seasons as an effective reliever for the Giants.
On November 18, , Eyre signed a three-year contract with the Chicago Cubs
and pitched his way to an ERA
of 3.38. He was one of the more consistently used relievers on a pitching staff that often struggled. He was used mainly in 7th and 8th inning situations in tandem with Bob Howry
with Eyre being used more often in lefty vs. lefty situations.
Eyre has noted that Lou Piniella
could not remember his name for the longest time and called him "Stevie" for a while, jokingly, even after he learned Scott's real name. According to Cubs play-by-play broadcaster Len Kasper
, Piniella has since begun intentionally pronouncing his name "Stevie Aye-er."
During a game against the Houston Astros
on September 12, , Eyre left the Cubs’ bullpen
, and wandered around Minute Maid Park
. WGN
’s cameras eventually spotted him watching the game through an opening in the stadium’s score board.
On June 15, , in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Eyre allowed a 1-out sac fly
run
, ending his streak of 33 consecutive appearances without allowing a run, a Cubs franchise record.
On August 5, 2008, Eyre was designated for assignment to make room for Kerry Wood
, who was coming off the disabled list
. He was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies two days later for minor league pitcher Brian Schlitter. However, the move allowed Eyre to win his first World Series ring when the Phillies won the 2008 World Series.
In November, 2008, following the World Series, Scott resigned with the Phillies as a free-agent, and was signed through the 2009 season. On November 12, 2009, Eyre was granted free agency.
On January 7, 2010, Scott Eyre retired from the MLB.
, is also a pitcher in the major leagues, currently pitching for the Baltimore Orioles
. They also have another, younger brother, Robert Grace, who is playing in the minor league system of the San Francisco Giants
. All three are pitchers.
Eyre was one of the victims of the $8 billion dollar fraud perpetrated by wealth manager Allen Stanford
. In February 2009 Eyre admitted that he was broke and had to receive an advance on his salary from the Phillies.
Eyre publicly acknowledged that he has adult attention-deficit disorder
.
Left-handed
Left-handedness is the preference for the left hand over the right for everyday activities such as writing. In ancient times it was seen as a sign of the devil, and was abhorred in many cultures...
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...
in Major League Baseball
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...
.
Career
Eyre attended the College of Southern IdahoCollege of Southern Idaho
College of Southern Idaho is an American public community college. Its main campus is in Twin Falls, Idaho, with outreach programs in Boise, Hailey, Burley and Gooding....
in Twin Falls, Idaho
Twin Falls, Idaho
Twin Falls is the county seat and largest city of Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States. The population was 44,125 at the 2010 censusTwin Falls is the largest city of Idaho's Magic Valley region...
and was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 9th round of the 1991 Major League Baseball Draft
1991 Major League Baseball Draft
-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1991 Major League Baseball draft.-Supplemental First Round Selections:-Other notable players:...
. He was traded to the Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
in 1994 and made his major league debut in Chicago on August 1, . Eyre was traded in to the Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
. Eyre was selected off waivers from the Blue Jays by the San Francisco Giants in . He spent the next several seasons as an effective reliever for the Giants.
On November 18, , Eyre signed a three-year contract with the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
and pitched his way to an ERA
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
of 3.38. He was one of the more consistently used relievers on a pitching staff that often struggled. He was used mainly in 7th and 8th inning situations in tandem with Bob Howry
Bob Howry
Bobby Dean Howry is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher.-Early life:Howry attended Deer Valley High School in Arizona,then he attended McNeese State University and was drafted by the San Francisco Giants...
with Eyre being used more often in lefty vs. lefty situations.
Eyre has noted that Lou Piniella
Lou Piniella
Louis Victor Piniella is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and manager. He has been nicknamed "Sweet Lou," both for his swing as a major league hitter and, facetiously, to describe his demeanor as a player and manager...
could not remember his name for the longest time and called him "Stevie" for a while, jokingly, even after he learned Scott's real name. According to Cubs play-by-play broadcaster Len Kasper
Len Kasper
Len Kasper is a play-by-play announcer for the Chicago Cubs , teaming with Bob Brenly on WGN-TV, WCIU-TV, and Comcast SportsNet.- Personal life :Kasper grew up in Michigan...
, Piniella has since begun intentionally pronouncing his name "Stevie Aye-er."
During a game against the Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
on September 12, , Eyre left the Cubs’ bullpen
Bullpen
In baseball, the bullpen is the area where relief pitchers warm-up before entering a game. Depending on the ballpark, it may be situated in foul territory along the baselines or just beyond the outfield fence. Also, a team's roster of relief pitchers is metonymically referred to as "the bullpen"...
, and wandered around Minute Maid Park
Minute Maid Park
Minute Maid Park is a ballpark in Downtown Houston, Texas, United States that opened in 2000 to house the Major League Baseball Houston Astros....
. WGN
WGN-TV
WGN-TV, virtual channel 9 , is the CW-affiliated television station in Chicago, Illinois built, signed on, and owned by the Tribune Company. WGN-TV's studios and offices are located at 2501 W...
’s cameras eventually spotted him watching the game through an opening in the stadium’s score board.
On June 15, , in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Eyre allowed a 1-out sac fly
Sacrifice fly
In baseball, a sacrifice fly is a batted ball that satisfies four criteria:* There are fewer than two outs when the ball is hit.* The ball is hit to the outfield....
run
Run (baseball)
In baseball, a run is scored when a player advances around first, second and third base and returns safely to home plate, touching the bases in that order, before three outs are recorded and all obligations to reach base safely on batted balls are met or assured...
, ending his streak of 33 consecutive appearances without allowing a run, a Cubs franchise record.
On August 5, 2008, Eyre was designated for assignment to make room for Kerry Wood
Kerry Wood
Kerry Lee Wood is a National Major League Baseball relief pitcher. Wood recorded over 200 strikeouts in four out of his first five seasons, with a high of 266 in 2003....
, who was coming off the disabled list
Disabled list
In Major League Baseball, the disabled list is a method for teams to remove their injured players from the roster in order to summon healthy players.-General guidelines:...
. He was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies two days later for minor league pitcher Brian Schlitter. However, the move allowed Eyre to win his first World Series ring when the Phillies won the 2008 World Series.
In November, 2008, following the World Series, Scott resigned with the Phillies as a free-agent, and was signed through the 2009 season. On November 12, 2009, Eyre was granted free agency.
On January 7, 2010, Scott Eyre retired from the MLB.
Personal
Eyre's brother, WillieWillie Eyre
William Mays Eyre is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-High school & college:Eyre was All-State at Cyprus High School...
, is also a pitcher in the major leagues, currently pitching for the Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
. They also have another, younger brother, Robert Grace, who is playing in the minor league system of the San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
. All three are pitchers.
Eyre was one of the victims of the $8 billion dollar fraud perpetrated by wealth manager Allen Stanford
Allen Stanford
Robert Allen Stanford is a former prominent financier and sponsor of professional sports who is in prison awaiting trial on charges his investment company was a massive Ponzi scheme and fraud. Stanford was the chairman of the now defunct Stanford Financial Group of Companies. A fifth-generation...
. In February 2009 Eyre admitted that he was broke and had to receive an advance on his salary from the Phillies.
Eyre publicly acknowledged that he has adult attention-deficit disorder
Adult attention-deficit disorder
Adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is the common term used to describe the neuropsychiatric condition attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder when it is present in adults. Up to 60% of children diagnosed with ADHD in early childhood continue to demonstrate notable ADHD symptoms as...
.