Scott Downs

Baseball player and relief pitcher

Scott Downs - Baseball player and relief pitcher
Born

March 17th, 1976
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

Links & References

Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2000 and played primarily as a relief pitcher. Played for multiple teams including the Chicago White Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, and Los Angeles Angels. Participated in the 2006 World Baseball Classic representing the USA. Retired after the 2015 season.

Pitched for the Chicago White Sox

Played for the Toronto Blue Jays

Competed with the Los Angeles Angels

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