Scott Schebler

{{Infobox baseball biography

| name = Scott Schebler

| image = DSC 0129 Scott Schebler.jpg

| image_size = 240px

| caption = Schebler with the Cincinnati Reds in 2016

| position = Outfielder

| team =

| number =

| bats = Left

| throws = Right

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|10|6}}

| birth_place = Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S.

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = June 5

|debutyear = 2015

|debutteam = Los Angeles Dodgers

|finalleague = MLB

|finaldate = June 30

|finalyear = 2021

|finalteam = Los Angeles Angels

|statleague = MLB

|stat1label = Batting average

|stat1value = .237

|stat2label = Home runs

|stat2value = 61

|stat3label = Runs batted in

|stat3value = 167

|awards =

|teams =

Los Angeles Dodgers ({{mlby|2015}})
Cincinnati Reds ({{mlby|2016}}–{{mlby|2019}})
Atlanta Braves ({{mlby|2020}})
Los Angeles Angels ({{mlby|2021}})

}}

Scott Anthony Schebler (born October 6, 1990) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta Braves, and Los Angeles Angels.

Amateur career

Raised in Shueyville, Iowa, Schebler attended Prairie High School in Cedar Rapids. Growing up, Schebler was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. In high school, Schebler was a five-sport athlete, playing baseball, football, basketball, soccer, and track & field. Schebler later attended Des Moines Area Community College in Boone, Iowa.{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Jeff |date=June 5, 2015 |title=C.R.'s Schebler gets call to the major leagues |url=http://www.thegazette.com/subject/sports/blogs/diamonds-and-ice-by-jeff-johnson/crs-schebler-gets-call-to-the-major-leagues-20150605 |website=Cedar Rapids Gazette}}{{Cite web |last=Weisman |first=Jon |date=October 26, 2016 |title=Scott Schebler called up for MLB debut |url=http://dodgers.mlblogs.com/2015/06/05/scott-schebler-called-up-for-mlb-debut/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108222545/https://dodgers.mlblogs.com/scott-schebler-called-up-for-mlb-debut-77477cd284fb |archive-date=November 8, 2023 |website=Dodgers.MLBlogs.com}}

Professional career

=Los Angeles Dodgers=

File:Scott Schebler on April 6, 2012.jpg, single-A affiliates of the Dodgers, in {{Baseball year|2012}}]]

Schebler was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 26th round of the 2010 MLB Draft out of Des Moines Area Community College.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/schebsc01.shtml|title=Scott Schebler Statistics & History|work=Baseball Reference}} He began his career with five games for the Arizona League Dodgers in 2010.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=schebl001sco|title=Scott Schebler minor league statistics & history|work=Baseball Reference}} In 2011 with the Ogden Raptors of the Pioneer Baseball League, he hit .285 in 70 games with 12 home runs and 58 RBI, and in 2012 with the Great Lakes Loons of the Midwest League, he hit .312 with 6 homers and 67 RBI in 137 games.

Schebler had a breakthrough season in 2013 with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes of the California League. In 125 games, he hit .296 with 27 home runs and 91 RBI to lead the entire Dodgers farm system in both homers and RBI. He was selected as a post-season California League All-Star{{cite web|url=http://thegazette.com/2013/08/27/former-prairie-prep-schebler-part-of-cal-league-postseason-all-star-team|title=Former Prairie prep Schebler makes Cal League postseason all-star team|work=Cedar Rapids Gazette|first=Jeff|last=Johnson|date=March 28, 2014|access-date=June 5, 2015}} and the Dodgers minor league player of the year.{{cite web|url=http://m.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article/61932444/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304114640/http://m.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article/61932444/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 4, 2016|title=Lee, Schebler named Minor League Pitcher, Player of the Year|work=mlb.com|author=Dodgers Press Release|date=September 27, 2013|access-date=June 5, 2015}} He was promoted to the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts for 2014 and was selected to the mid-season Southern League All-Star Game.{{cite web|url=http://www.truebluela.com/2014/6/3/5777556/chris-reed-scott-schebler-dodgers-southern-league-all-stars|title=Chris Reed, Scott Schebler among 5 Chattanooga Southern League All-Stars|first=Eric|last=Stephen|work=truebluela|date=June 3, 2014|access-date=June 3, 2014}} He was also selected as a post-season All-Star{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-92073908|title=Lamb, Nicolino lead Southern All-Stars|work=Minor League Baseball|first=John|last=Parker|date=August 29, 2014|access-date=August 30, 2014}} as he hit .280 with 28 homers and 73 RBI in 135 games. After the season, he played with the Glendale Desert Dogs in the Arizona Fall League and was selected to the AFL Top Prospects List.{{cite web|url=http://www.truebluela.com/2014/12/10/7372503/corey-seager-scott-schebler-darnell-sweeney-fall-league-top-prospects-team|title=Corey Seager, Scott Schebler, Darnell Sweeney named to 2014 AFL Top Prospects Team|first=Eric|last=Stephen|work=truebluela.com|date=December 10, 2014|access-date=December 10, 2014}}

On November 20, 2014, Schebler was added to the Dodgers 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft,{{cite web|url=http://www.truebluela.com/2014/11/20/7239497/zach-lee-chris-reed-scott-schebler-dodgers-40-man-roster|title=Zach Lee, Chris Reed, Scott Schebler added to Dodgers' 40-man roster|work=truebluela.com|first=Eric|last=Stephen|date=November 20, 2014|access-date=November 20, 2014}} and he was assigned to the AAA Oklahoma City Dodgers to start the 2015 season.{{cite web|url=http://www.insidesocal.com/dodgers/2015/04/07/revealed-opening-day-roster-for-triple-a-oklahoma-city/|title=Revealed: Opening Day roster for Triple-A Oklahoma City.|work=LA Daily News|first=J.P.|last=Hoornstra|date=April 7, 2015|access-date=April 7, 2015}}

Schebler was called up to the majors by the Dodgers on June 5, 2015.{{cite web|url=http://thegazette.com/subject/sports/blogs/diamonds-and-ice-by-jeff-johnson/crs-schebler-gets-call-to-the-major-leagues-20150605|title=C.R.'s Schebler gets call to the major leagues|first=Jeff|last=Johnson|work=The Gazette|date=June 5, 2015|access-date=June 5, 2015}} He recorded his first big league hit on a single to left field on the first pitch he saw from Carlos Martínez of the St. Louis Cardinals.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/cardinals-rally-vs-dodgers-to-back-carlos-martinez/c-128815714|title=Cardinals rally vs. Dodgers to back Martinez|work=mlb.com|first=Steve and Jenifer Langosch|last=Bourbon|date=June 5, 2015|access-date=June 5, 2015}} He was optioned back to Oklahoma City the next day.{{cite web|url=http://www.truebluela.com/2015/6/6/8741393/yasiel-puig-activated-disabled-list-dodgers|title=Dodgers activate Yasiel Puig from DL, option Scott Schebler to Triple-A|work=SB Nation|date=June 6, 2015|first=Eric|last=Stephen|access-date=June 6, 2015}} He completed the minor league season by hitting .241 in 121 games with 13 homers and 51 RBI for Oklahoma City and rejoined the Dodgers when rosters were expanded in September.{{cite web|url=http://www.truebluela.com/2015/9/2/9252833/scott-schebler-recalled-dodgers-giants-lineups|title=Scott Schebler recalled by Dodgers|work=SB Nation|first=Eric|last=Stephen|date=September 2, 2015|access-date=September 3, 2015}} He hit his first major league home run off of James Shields of the San Diego Padres on September 4, 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.truebluela.com/2015/9/4/9264677/dodgers-home-runs-padres-recap|title=Dodgers beat Padres in home run derby|work=SB Nation|first=Eric|last=Stephen|date=September 4, 2015|access-date=September 5, 2015}} In 19 games with the dodgers, he hit .250 with three homers and four RBI.

=Cincinnati Reds=

On December 16, 2015, Schebler, José Peraza, and Brandon Dixon, were traded to the Cincinnati Reds in a three-team trade that sent Frankie Montas, Micah Johnson, and Trayce Thompson to the Dodgers and Todd Frazier to the Chicago White Sox.{{cite web|url=http://m.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article/159795544/reds-trade-todd-frazier-to-white-sox|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151218235823/http://m.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article/159795544/reds-trade-todd-frazier-to-white-sox|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 18, 2015|title=White Sox acquire Frazier in 3-team deal|work=mlb.com|first=Andrew|last=Simon|date=December 16, 2015|access-date=December 16, 2015}}

Making his first opening day roster with Cincinnati, Schebler opened the 2016 season as the left-handed side of a platoon in left field with Adam Duvall,{{cite web |url=http://m.reds.mlb.com/news/article/168177866/adam-duvall-scott-schebler-could-platoon/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160323060456/http://m.reds.mlb.com/news/article/168177866/adam-duvall-scott-schebler-could-platoon |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 23, 2016 |title=Price leaning toward young left-field platoon |work=MLB.com |first=Mark |last=Sheldon |date=March 19, 2016}} but struggled offensively in the opening month. Schebler hit .188 in his first 69 plate appearances, while only making 13 starts in Cincinnati's 31 games. With Duvall having seized the left field job, Schebler was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on May 8 to gain more playing time.{{cite web |url=http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2016/05/08/scott-schebler-sent-triple--regular-playing-time/84103392/ |title=Scott Schebler sent to Triple-A for regular playing time |work=The Cincinnati Enquirer |first=Zach |last=Buchanan |date=May 8, 2016}}

On August 1, the Reds traded outfielder Jay Bruce to the Mets, and Schebler, hitting well in Louisville, got the first opportunity to replace Bruce. In 75 games with the Bats, Schebler hit .311 with 13 HR and 43 RBI, including a game where he hit for the cycle,{{cite web |url=http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/redsblog/2016/07/27/bar-scott-schebler-hits-cycle-aaa/87609622/ |title=Scott Schebler hits for cycle at AAA |work=The Cincinnati Enquirer |first=C. Trent |last=Rosencrans |date=July 27, 2016}} while also winning the International League's Player of the Month honors for July.{{cite press release |title=Scott Schebler named IL Player of the Month |url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-192997008 |location=Louisville, KY |publisher=Louisville Bats |date=August 1, 2016}} On August 2, Schebler was recalled to Cincinnati. That night, he hit a 3-run walk off home run against the St. Louis Cardinals.{{cite web |url=http://m.reds.mlb.com/news/article/193188068/reds-send-jose-peraza-to-minor-leagues/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160805004657/http://m.reds.mlb.com/news/article/193188068/reds-send-jose-peraza-to-minor-leagues/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 5, 2016 |title=Reds recall Schebler, option Peraza to Triple-A |work=MLB.com |first=Cody |last=Pace |date=August 3, 2016}} Following his return to Cincinnati, in the team's final 58 games, Schebler made 51 starts, hitting .290 with 8 home runs and 32 RBI, and ended the 2016 season as a potential starting right fielder going forward.{{cite web |last=Sheldon |first=Mark |date=October 24, 2016 |title=Confidence could lead Schebler into starting spot |url=http://m.reds.mlb.com/news/article/207009326/scott-schebler-may-have-earned-starting-spot/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161027055756/http://m.reds.mlb.com/news/article/207009326/scott-schebler-may-have-earned-starting-spot/ |archive-date=October 27, 2016 |work=MLB.com}} He finished his first season with the Reds hitting .265 with 9 home runs and 40 RBI.

In 2017, Schebler played the majority of the season with the Reds, hitting 30 home runs with 67 RBIs. Those totals, along with 141 games played, 25 doubles, and 125 strikeouts were career highs for him. Schebler hit his first major league grand slam against Chris Flexen of the New York Mets on August 29, 2017.{{cite news |last1=Schmetzer |first1=Mark |date=August 29, 2017 |title=Schebler grand slam highlights Reds' rout of Mets |url=https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/sports/schebler-grand-slam-highlights-reds-rout-mets/t1dFrqCqbDhm3JxWib7NMJ/ |access-date=August 6, 2020 |work=Springfield News Sun}}{{cite news |last1=DiComo |first1=Anthony |last2=Call |first2=Andy |date=August 29, 2017 |title=Schebler's slam leads to win over Mets |url=https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/scott-schebler-hits-grand-slam-against-mets-c251241352 |access-date=August 6, 2020 |work=MLB.com}} Schebler struggled mightily in 2019, albeit in limited time in the majors as he hit .123 in 95 plate appearances. On April 10, he and teammates Matt Kemp and Eugenio Suarez hit consecutive home runs.{{Cite web |title=Reds crush 3 consecutive homers {{!}} 04/10/2019 |url=https://www.mlb.com/video/reds-crush-3-consecutive-homers?q=PlayerId%20==%20%5B594988%5D%20Order%20By%20Timestamp&cp=CMS_FIRST&p=0 |access-date=2024-09-30 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}

On July 19, 2020, Schebler was designated for assignment by the Reds, prior to the start of the shortened 2020 season.{{cite news |last1=Jackson |first1=Miriam |title=Reds Designate Scott Schebler For Assignment, Add Brooks Raley To 40-Man Roster |url=https://theunionjournal.com/reds-designate-scott-schebler-for-assignment-add-brooks-raley-to-40-man-roster/ |access-date=August 6, 2020 |work=Union Journal |date=July 19, 2020}}

=Atlanta Braves=

On July 24, 2020, Schebler was traded to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations.{{cite news |last1=Burns |first1=Gabriel |title=Braves trade with Cincinnati for Scott Schebler |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-trade-with-cincinnati-for-scott-schebler/N7W3YQOHQBHO5PINS7O7OHZ4AY/ |access-date=July 30, 2020 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date=July 24, 2020}} Schebler was added to Atlanta's active roster five days later.{{cite news |last1=Bowman |first1=Mark |title=Braves activate Schebler, d'Arnaud, Flowers |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/braves-activate-scott-schebler-two-catchers |access-date=July 30, 2020 |work=MLB.com |date=July 29, 2020}} He was designated for assignment on August 6 after receiving only one at-bat for the team, a pinch-hit groundout.{{cite news |title=Will Smith activated as Braves get to 28 |url=https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/braves-activate-will-smith |access-date=August 6, 2020 |work=MLB.com |date=August 6, 2020}}{{Cite web |title=Scott Schebler grounds out, first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to pitcher Jordan Romano. {{!}} 08/05/2020 |url=https://www.mlb.com/video/scott-schebler-grounds-out-first-baseman-vladimir-guerrero-jr-to-pitcher-jordan-romano?q=schebler%202020&cp=MIXED&qt=FREETEXT&p=0 |access-date=2024-09-30 |website=MLB.com |language=en}} Schebler accepted an assignment to the team's alternate training site on August 13.{{Cite web |title=Scott Schebler Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/scott-schebler-594988#:~:text=Fullname:%20Scott%20Anthony%20Schebler.%20Nickname:%20Sheb.%20Born:%2010/06/1990%20in%20Cedar?msockid=3aaa4738b12d6d8803055238b0a46c36 |access-date=2024-09-30 |website=MLB.com |language=en}} Schebler became a free agent on November 2.{{Cite web|title=Full List of 2020-2021 MiLB Free Agents|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/full-list-of-2020-2021-milb-free-agents/|access-date=August 22, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 2, 2020 |language=en}}

=Los Angeles Angels=

On November 21, 2020, Schebler signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels organization.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/11/angels-sign-scott-schebler.html|title = Angels Sign Scott Schebler| date=November 21, 2020 }} On April 16, 2021, Schebler was selected to the 40-man roster to take the roster spot of Jon Jay.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/04/angels-select-scott-schebler-designate-jon-jay.html|title=Angels Select Scott Schebler, Designate Jon Jay|date=April 16, 2021 }} On May 4, Schebler was designated for assignment after notching just four hits in 27 plate appearances.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/05/angels-select-phil-gosselin-designate-scott-schebler.html|title=Angels Select Phil Gosselin, Designate Scott Schebler|date=May 4, 2021 }} On May 8, Schebler was sent outright to the Salt Lake Bees.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/05/angels-place-alex-cobb-on-10-day-il.html|title = Angels Place Alex Cobb on 10-Day Injured List| date=May 8, 2021 }} On June 28, Schebler's contract was selected by the Angels.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/06/angels-to-transfer-mike-trout-to-60-day-injured-list.html|title=Angels Transfer Mike Trout to 60-Day Injured List|date=June 28, 2021 }} Schebler went 1-for-7 in 3 games before he was designated for assignment again on July 3.{{cite web|url=https://cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/angels-scott-schebler-designated-for-assignment/|title=Angels' Scott Schebler: Designated for assignment|website=CBS Sports|author=RotoWire Staff|date= July 3, 2021|access-date=July 3, 2021}} He was again outrighted to Salt Lake on July 6.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/07/angels-place-anthony-rendon-on-injured-list.html|title=Angels Place Anthony Rendon on Injured List|date=July 6, 2021 }} In total, Schebler played 14 games for the Angels, batting .147 with three doubles being his only extra base hits. On October 6, 2021, Schebler elected free agency.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/10/players-recently-electing-free-agency.html|title=Players Recently Electing Free Agency|website=MLB Trade Rumors|author=Anthony Franco|date=October 7, 2021|access-date=October 8, 2021}}

=Colorado Rockies=

File:Scott Schebler Isotopes.jpg

On March 12, 2022, Schebler signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/03/rockies-sign-scott-schebler-to-minors-deal.html|title=Rockies Sign Scott Schebler To Minors Deal|website=MLB Trade Rumors|author=Anthony Franco|date=March 12, 2022|access-date=March 12, 2022}} In 57 games for the Triple–A Albuquerque Isotopes, he hit .243/.307/.411 with 7 home runs and 28 RBI. Schebler was released by the Rockies on July 4.{{Cite web |title=Scott Schebler |url=https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/S/Psches001.htm |access-date=2024-09-30 |website=www.retrosheet.org}}

Schebler retired from professional baseball in 2023. In August 2023, he joined the OnBase Group as the Director of Partnerships.{{Cite web|title=Scott Schebler - Director of Partnerships - OnBase Group|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-schebler-ab2b90292|access-date=November 8, 2023|website=linkedin.com|language=en}}