Scott Barnes | |||
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Free agent | |||
Pitcher | |||
Born: Springfield, Massachusetts |
September 5, 1987 |||
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MLB debut | |||
May 30, 2012, for the Cleveland Indians | |||
MLB statistics (through 2016 season) |
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Win–loss record | 0–1 | ||
Earned run average | 5.20 | ||
Strikeouts | 26 | ||
Teams | |||
Scott Michael Barnes (born September 5, 1987), is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians.
Barnes attended Cathedral High School in Springfield, Massachusetts, and St. John's University in New York City before being drafted by the San Francisco Giants.
In 2007 while at St. John's, Barnes was named to the first team all-Big East Conference team.
In July 2009, the Giants traded Barnes to the Cleveland Indians for Ryan Garko.
In 2009, Barnes helped the Akron Aeros win the 2009 Eastern League Championship Series.
The Indians purchased Barnes' contract on November 18, 2011. Barnes was recalled by the Indians on May 30, 2012; he made his major-league debut that evening. On November 26, 2014, Barnes was traded to the Baltimore Orioles for cash considerations. The Texas Rangers claimed Barnes off waivers on December 8. The Rangers designated him for assignment on December 16, and he was claimed by the Toronto Blue Jays on December 23. The Blue Jays outrighted Barnes to the Buffalo Bisons of the Triple-A International League on March 27, 2015. He elected free agency on November 6, 2015.