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Scott Williamson

Detroit Tigers

1976/02/17 33

6-0 195

Fort Polk, LA

R / R

9

the Cincinnati Reds in 1997 (9th round)

Year Team G GS W L SV CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2007 Orioles 16 0 1 0 0 0 0 14.1 12 8 7 1 8 16 4.40 1.40

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • He throws a rising upper-90s fastball, an impressive splitter, a solid slider and a change-up. He mixes his pitches well, enabling him to retire hitters consistently from both sides of the plate.
Flaws
  • His killer splitter puts a lot of strain on his elbow, which was a concern, especially considering his history of injuries. He doesn't have much of a pickoff move, so runners like to see him on the mound.
Career Potential
  • Decent mid-late reliever.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

July 8, 2009 Signed by the Florida Marlins to a minor league contract.
April 27, 2009 Released by the Detroit Tigers.
April 1, 2009 Assigned to minor league camp.
January 24, 2009 Signed by the Detroit Tigers to a minor league contract.
March 5, 2008 Released by the San Francisco Giants.
February 10, 2008 Signed by the San Francisco Giants to a minor league contract.
July 13, 2007 Released by the Baltimore Orioles.
July 4, 2007 Left foot injury, 15-day DL.
July 4, 2007 Designated for assignment by the Baltimore Orioles.
July 3, 2007 Left foot injury, day-to-day.
May 13, 2007 Missed 18 games (tricep injury).
April 24, 2007 Tricep injury, 15-day DL.
November 28, 2006 Signed as a free agent by the Baltimore Orioles to a one-year contract.
October 12, 2006 Released by the San Diego Padres.
October 3, 2006 Did not make the playoff roster.
September 22, 2006 Missed 24 games (elbow injury).
August 26, 2006 Elbow injury, 15-day DL.
June 27, 2006 Missed 21 games (elbow injury).
June 4, 2006 Elbow injury, 15-day DL.
June 2, 2006 Missed 3 games (illness).
May 29, 2006 Illness, day-to-day.
November 7, 2005 Chicago Cubs exercised the club option for the 2006 season.
August 5, 2005 Missed 108 games (arm surgery).
March 31, 2005 Arm surgery, 60-day DL.
March 30, 2005 Added to the 40-man roster.
January 18, 2005 Signed by the Chicago Cubs to a minor league contract and invited to spring training.
November 1, 2004 Filed for free agency.
October 5, 2004 Did not make the playoff roster.
September 9, 2004 Missed 62 games (right forearm injury).
August 17, 2004 Transferred from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL (right forearm injury).
July 2, 2004 Right forearm injury, 15-day DL (retroactive to July 1st).
July 1, 2004 Right forearm injury, day-to-day.
June 11, 2004 Missed 18 games (right elbow inflammation).
May 21, 2004 Right elbow inflammation, 15-day DL (retroactive to May 19th).
January 17, 2004 Re-signed by the Boston Red Sox to a one-year contract.
September 24, 2003 Missed 1 game (shoulder injury).
September 23, 2003 Shoulder injury, day-to-day.
July 29, 2003 Acquired from the Cincinnati Reds.
May 30, 2003 Missed 2 games (elbow injury).
May 27, 2003 Elbow injury, day-to-day.
June 4, 2002 Missed 2 games (right finger injury).
June 1, 2002 Right finger injury, day-to-day.
February 19, 2002 Re-signed by the Cincinnati Reds to a one year-contract.
October 11, 2001 Missed 160 games (Torn ulnar nerve in his right elbow).
April 4, 2001 Torn ulnar nerve in his right elbow, 60-day DL (out for the season).

Trades

July 8, 2009 Signed by the Florida Marlins to a minor league contract.
January 24, 2009 Signed by the Detroit Tigers to a minor league contract.
February 10, 2008 Signed by the San Francisco Giants to a minor league contract.
November 28, 2006 Signed as a free agent by the Baltimore Orioles.
July 22, 2006 San Diego Padres traded Fabian Jimenez and Joel Santo to the Chicago Cubs for Scott Williamson.
January 18, 2005 Signed by the Chicago Cubs to a minor league contract.
July 29, 2003 Cincinnati Reds traded Scott Williamson to the Boston Red Sox for Phil Dumatrait, a player to be named (Tyler Pelland - Aug. 18th) and cash considerations.
June 3, 1997 Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 9th round in 1997.

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