Scott Diamond

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Scott Diamond

|image = Scott Diamond on June 19, 2012.jpg

|image_size = 250

|caption = Diamond with the Minnesota Twins in 2012

|team =

|number =

|position = Pitcher

|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|7|30}}

|birth_place = Guelph, Ontario, Canada

|bats = Left

|throws = Left

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = July 18

|debutyear = 2011

|debutteam = Minnesota Twins

|debut2league= KBO

|debut2date = April 19

|debut2year = 2017

|debut2team = SK Wyverns

|finalleague = MLB

|finaldate = June 13

|finalyear = 2016

|finalteam = Toronto Blue Jays

|final2league= KBO

|final2date = September 29

|final2year = 2017

|final2team = SK Wyverns

|statleague = MLB

|statyear =

|stat1label = Win–loss record

|stat1value = 19–27

|stat2label = Earned run average

|stat2value = 4.50

|stat3label = Strikeouts

|stat3value = 161

|stat2year =

|stat2league = KBO

|stat21label = Win–loss record

|stat21value = 10–7

|stat22label = Earned run average

|stat22value = 4.42

|stat23label = Strikeouts

|stat23value = 59

|teams =

Minnesota Twins ({{mlby|2011}}–{{mlby|2013}})
Toronto Blue Jays ({{mlby|2016}})
SK Wyverns ({{by|2017}})

}}

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

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.{{cite web|last=Hartrick|first=John|title=Hall of Fame ceremony honors six elite athletes|url=http://www.binghamton.edu/inside/index.php/inside/story/hall-of-fame-ceremony-honors-six-elite-athletes|publisher=Binghamton University|access-date=March 28, 2014|date=November 21, 2013}} 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.{{cite web|last=Hartrick|first=John|title=Three former pitchers continue in pro ranks|url=http://www.bubearcats.com/index.php/news/show/former_pitchers_smith_augliera_sosa_continue_in_pro_ranks|publisher=Binghamton University|access-date=March 28, 2014|date=February 14, 2013}}

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 {{frac|54|1|3}} innings pitched.{{cite web|title=Diamond Named to Team Canada|url=http://www.coastalplain.com/press/diamond_named_to_team_canada/|publisher=CoastalPlainLeague.com|access-date=March 28, 2014|date=February 25, 2009}}

Professional career

=Atlanta Braves=

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.{{cite web|last=Couto|first=Melissa|title=Canadian Scott Diamond makes Twins spring debut|url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/2013/03/19/mlb_canadian_scott_diamond_makes_twins_spring_debut.html|publisher=Toronto Star|access-date=March 27, 2014|date=March 19, 2013}}

=Minnesota Twins=

On December 9, 2010, Diamond was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 2010 Rule 5 draft.{{cite news |url=http://www.startribune.com/sports/twins/blogs/111591964.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiUo8cyaiUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUoD3aPc:_27EQU |title=Twins select pitcher in Rule 5 draft |work= StarTribune.com |first= LaVelle E. |last= Neal |date=December 9, 2010|access-date=February 7, 2011 }} 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.{{cite web |author=David O'Brien |url=http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2011/03/28/braves-trade-for-big-hard-throwing-prospect/?cxntfid=blogs_atlanta_braves_blog |title=Braves trade for big, hard-throwing prospect | Atlanta Braves |publisher=Blogs.ajc.com |date=March 28, 2011 |access-date=March 27, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121014205510/http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2011/03/28/braves-trade-for-big-hard-throwing-prospect/?cxntfid=blogs_atlanta_braves_blog |archive-date=October 14, 2012 }} The Twins purchased his contract on July 17, and he made his MLB debut the following day.{{cite news| url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/al/2011-07-18-2902302478_x.htm | work=USA Today | title=Most Popular E-mail Newsletter | date=July 19, 2011}}

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 {{frac|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.{{cite web |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_08_anamlb_minmlb_1&mode=box |title=Los Angeles Angels at Minnesota Twins-May 8, 2012|work=box score|publisher=www.mlb.com |access-date=May 9, 2012 }} Diamond then became an everyday starter for the team, recording 8 wins by mid-July.{{cite web |url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/sns-rt-bbo-twins-playerwatchmtze87h9zw196-20120717,0,6732889.story |title=Minnesota Twins – PlayerWatch |work=Chicago Tribune |date=July 17, 2012 |access-date=March 27, 2014}}

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.{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=539438#level='MLB'§ionType=career&statType=2&season=2012&gameType='R' |title=Scott Diamond Stats, Video Highlights, Photos, Bio | twinsbaseball.com: Team |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com |access-date=March 27, 2014}} 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.Wills, Todd. [https://web.archive.org/web/20140714163824/http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120823&content_id=37231310¬ebook_id=37240218&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Diamond, Gardenhire are ejected in Texas]. MLB.com. Retrieved August 24, 2012. Diamond was suspended for six games as a result of that incident.Rosecrans, C. Trent. [http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/blog/eye-on-baseball/19899915/mlb-suspends-twins-scott-diamond-6-games-for-throwing-at-josh-hamilton MLB suspends Twins' Scott Diamond 6 games for throwing at Josh Hamilton]. CBSSports.com. Retrieved August 25, 2012. In his first full season, he led the American League in fewest Walks Allowed per 9 Innings Pitched, allowing only 1.613.{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/leagues/AL/2012-pitching-leaders.shtml|title=Link to Baseballreference.com's 2012 Pitching Leaders Web Page}}

On March 22, 2013, Diamond was placed on the 15-day disabled list to start the 2013 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/spring2013/story/_/id/9085137/minnesota-twins-put-lefty-scott-diamond-15-day-dl|title=Twins put Scott Diamond on DL|access-date=March 24, 2013|date=March 22, 2013|work=espn.com}} Diamond came off the disabled list on April 13.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/9167784/minnesota-twins-option-liam-hendriks-make-room-scott-diamond|title=Twins make room for Scott Diamond|date=April 13, 2013|access-date=April 25, 2013}} Diamond was optioned to Rochester on August 2. He was recalled on September 9, after Rochester was eliminated from the International League playoffs.{{cite news|url=http://www.thespec.com/sports-story/4071155-guelph-s-scott-diamond-called-back-to-majors/|title=Guelph's Scott Diamond called back to Majors|date=September 9, 2013|access-date=September 9, 2013|work=thespec.com}}

On March 26, 2014, Diamond was placed on waivers.{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/tb/dcKfS |title=Twinsights: Scott Diamond placed on waivers » Twins Now |publisher=Bleacherreport.com |access-date=March 27, 2014}} He was outrighted to Triple-A Rochester the next day.{{cite web|title=Twins send LHP Diamond, OF Parmelee to minors|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=10684131|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|access-date=March 27, 2014|date=March 27, 2014}} On July 12, Diamond was released by the Twins organization.{{cite web |url=http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/Report_Twins_release_Scott_Diamond_to_make_room_for_May_in_Rochester071214 |title=Report: Twins release Scott Diamond to make room for May in Rochester | 1500 ESPN Twin Cities - Minnesota Sports News & Opinion (Twins, Vikings, Wolves, Wild, Gophers) | Sportswire: Minnesota Twins |access-date=2014-07-13 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714203351/http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/Report_Twins_release_Scott_Diamond_to_make_room_for_May_in_Rochester071214 |archive-date=2014-07-14 }}

=Cincinnati Reds=

On July 17, 2014, Diamond signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds. He was assigned to their Triple A affiliate Louisville Bats. He became a free agent following the season.

=Tampa Bay Rays=

On April 5, 2015, Diamond signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays. He elected free agency on November 6, 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=l_trn&lid=117|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120421150258/http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=l_trn&lid=117|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 21, 2012|title=International League Transactions|page=November 2015|work=Minor League Baseball|access-date=November 7, 2015}}

=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.{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-agree-to-sign-scott-diamond-to-minor-league-deal/|title=Blue Jays agree to sign Scott Diamond to minor league deal|last=Nicholson-Smith|first=Ben|work=Sportsnet|date=November 24, 2015|access-date=November 24, 2015}} He was assigned to minor league camp on March 18, 2016.{{cite web|url=http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/168016706/dalton-pompey-among-blue-jays-camp-cuts|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160321073910/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/168016706/dalton-pompey-among-blue-jays-camp-cuts|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 21, 2016|title=Pompey among 4 Blue Jays reassigned|last=Chisholm|first=Gregor|work=MLB.com|date=March 18, 2016|access-date=March 18, 2016}} Diamond was called up by the Blue Jays on June 13,{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/canadian-lhp-scott-diamond-set-join-blue-jays-roster/|title=Canadian LHP Scott Diamond joins Blue Jays' roster|last=Nicholson-Smith|first=Ben|work=Sportsnet|date=June 13, 2016|access-date=June 13, 2016}} and was designated for assignment the following day.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/06/blue-jays-designate-scott-diamond.html|title=Blue Jays Designate Scott Diamond|last=Todd|first=Jeff|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=June 14, 2016|access-date=June 14, 2016}} On June 17, Diamond was outrighted back to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/06/minor-mlb-transactions-6172016.html|title=Minor MLB Transactions: 6/17/2016|last=Todd|first=Jeff|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=June 17, 2016|access-date=June 17, 2016}} Diamond elected free agency on October 14, 2016.{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=l_trn&lid=117&sid=t422|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120307002512/http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=l_trn&lid=117&sid=t422|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 7, 2012|title=International League Transactions|work=Minor League Baseball|page=October 2016|access-date=October 16, 2016}}

=SK Wyverns=

On December 11, 2016, Diamond signed a one-year, $600,000 contract with the SK Wyverns of the KBO League.{{cite web|url=https://fan-interference.com/2016/12/11/scott-diamond-signs-with-sk-wyverns/|title=Scott Diamond signs with SK Wyverns|work=fan-interference.com|date=December 11, 2016|access-date=December 12, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://m.sports.naver.com/kbaseball/news/read.nhn?oid=410&aid=0000365357|title=SK, 좌투수 스캇 다이아몬드 영입…연봉 60만 달러|work=m.sports.naver.com|language=ko|date=December 12, 2016|access-date=December 12, 2016}} He became a free agent after the season.

References

External links

{{Baseballstats|mlb=539438|espn=30985|br=d/diamosc01|fangraphs=5089|brm=diamon001sco}}

[https://web.archive.org/web/20080502163831/http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?n=Scott%20Diamond&pos=P&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=539438 MiLB.com profile]
[http://www.baseballamerica.com/statistics/players/cards/?pl_id=41322 BaseballAmerican.com profile]
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