Troy Scribner

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Troy Scribner

|caption = Scribner with the Los Angeles Angels in 2017

|image = Troy_Scribner_(36923477662).jpg

|team =

|number =

|position = Pitcher

|bats = Right

|throws = Right

|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|7|2}}

|birth_place = Washington, Connecticut, U.S.

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = July 29

|debutyear = 2017

|debutteam = Los Angeles Angels

|finalleague = MLB

|finaldate = May 12

|finalyear = 2018

|finalteam = Arizona Diamondbacks

|statleague = MLB

|stat1label = Win–loss record

|stat1value = 2–2

|stat2label = Earned run average

|stat2value = 4.28

|stat3label = Strikeouts

|stat3value = 22

|teams =

Los Angeles Angels ({{mlby|2017}})
Arizona Diamondbacks ({{mlby|2018}})

}}

Troy Alex Scribner (born July 2, 1991) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels and Arizona Diamondbacks.

Career

=Amateur=

Scribner attended Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut. In 2012, he briefly played collegiate summer baseball with the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League.{{cite web|author= |url=http://pointstreak.com/baseball/player.html?playerid=318458 |title=Troy Scribner - Profile |publisher=pointstreak.com |date= |accessdate=September 25, 2019}}

=Houston Astros=

He was signed by the Houston Astros as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He spent three seasons in the Astros organization, getting as high as Double-A with the Corpus Christi Hooks in 2014.{{Cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/milb/news/undrafted-scribner-proves-self-with-astros/c-86810474/t-185364810|title=Undrafted Scribner proves self with Astros|website=MiLB.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-07-29}}

=Los Angeles Angels=

Prior to the 2016 season, he was traded to the Los Angeles Angels for cash considerations.{{Cite news|url=http://scout.com/mlb/rumors/Article/The-Houston-Astros-trade-RHP-Troy-Scribner-to-the-Los-Angeles-An-103098807|title=The Houston Astros trade RHP Troy Scribner to the Los Angeles Angels for cash considerations.|work=HardballScoop.com|access-date=2017-07-29}} Scribner started 2016 with the Arkansas Travelers, and was called up to the Salt Lake Bees on July 30. He started 2017 with the Bees, and was called up to the Angels on July 29, making his major league debut the same day.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/angels-will-promote-troy-scribner-on-saturday-c244986546|title=Angels will promote Troy Scribner on Saturday|website=Major League Baseball|language=en-US|access-date=2017-07-29}} In his debut, Scribner pitched three innings in relief, allowing two runs on three hits and striking out two. Thanks to an Angels rally following his final inning of work, Scribner also was the winning pitcher for his debut game. For the season, Scribner appeared in 10 games, 4 starts for the Angels. He was 2–1 with a strikeout to walk ratio of 18/10.

Scribner was designated for assignment on April 3, 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/angels-troy-scribner-designated-for-assignment-tuesday/|title=Angels' Troy Scribner: Designated for assignment Tuesday|date=3 April 2018 |publisher=cbssports.com|accessdate=April 3, 2018}}

=Arizona Diamondbacks=

He was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 6.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/04/diamondbacks-claim-troy-scribner-designate-jeremy-hazelbaker.html|title=Diamondbacks Claim Troy Scribner, Designate Jeremy Hazelbaker|last=Todd|first=Jeff|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=April 6, 2018|accessdate=April 6, 2018}} He was called up on May 12 for a start against the Washington Nationals. He walked 6 batters in under 4 innings, ending with a no decision. After the game, he was sent down to AAA. He was released by the Diamondbacks on July 2, 2018. On July 13, 2018, Scribner re-signed with Arizona on a minor league deal. {{Cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-transactions-july-13-19-2018/|title=Minor League Transactions: July 13-19, 2018|first=Matt|last=Eddy|website=www.baseballamerica.com|date=24 July 2018 }} He was released on May 7, 2019.

=Sugar Land Skeeters=

On May 17, 2019, Scribner signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the season.{{cite web

| title =Benches clear during York Revolution's playoff loss against Sugar Land on Wednesday night

| url =https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/sports/baseball/york-revolution/2019/09/26/benches-clear-during-york-revolutions-playoff-loss-skeeters/3773151002/

| website =statscrew.com

| date = September 26, 2019

| access-date =December 21, 2020 }}

In 22 starts 122.1 innings he went 6-7 with a 3.68 ERA with 127 strikeouts.

Personal life

His brother, Evan Scribner, last played in Major League Baseball for the Seattle Mariners.{{Cite web|url=http://sportspressnw.com/2235054/2017/mariners-activate-hannemann-recall-vogelbach|title=Mariners activate Hannemann, recall Vogelbach|date=5 September 2017 }}