Scott Eyre

Scott Eyre is a left-handed pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. After attending Southern Idaho Junior College, the Texas Rangers selected Eyre in the 9th round of the 1991 amateur draft. Eyre never played for the Rangers however, after three years as a minor league prospect, the Rangers sent Eyre to the Chicago White Sox for Esteban Beltre. Eyre made his major league debut for the White Sox on August 1, 1997. He also played for the Toronto Blue Jays and San Francisco Giants, before joining the Cubs as a free agent in 2005.

Fast Facts

1. Birthdate: May 30, 1972
2. Birthplace: Inglewood, California
3. Position: Relief Pitcher
4. Uniform Number: 47
5. Bats/Throws: Left/Left
6. Suffers from ADHD (Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder)

Transaction History

• June 3, 1991: Drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 9th round of the 1991 amateur draft. Player signed August 19, 1991.

• March 28, 1994: Traded to the Chicago White Sox for Esteban Beltre.

• November 7, 2000: Traded to the Toronto Blue Jays for Gary Glover.

• August 8, 2002: Selected off waivers by the San Francisco Giants.

• November 29, 2005: Signed with the Chicago Cubs as a Free Agent.

Strengths

Eyre is aggressive in the strike zone, he gets ahead and strikes out a lot of batters.[1]

Weaknesses

Eyre's stamina is a concern, and he gives up too many hits to be effective in late innings.[2]

Categories