Scott Schoeneweis

Scott Schoeneweis is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher that currently plays for the New York Mets. He would start his career as a starter. But his play would reveal himself to be a better situational relief pitcher. In 2002, he would win the World Series with the Anaheim Angels as the team's primary left handed pitcher out of the pen. Since his conversion from starter to relief pitcher he has proven to be excellent against left handed hitters, and effective as a middle reliever.

Fast Facts

1. Born: October 2, 1973
2. Birthplace: Long Branch, New Jersey
3. Height: 6'0"
4. Weight: 185 lbs
5. Made MLB debut with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
6. Diagnosed with Testicular Cancer at age 19
7. Had Tommy John Surgery
8. Throws/Bats: Left/Left
9. Named in 2007 Mitchell Report

Early Life

Scott David Schoeneweis was born in Long Branch, New Jersey on October 2, 1973. He would attend Lenape High School in New Jersey. He would move on to attend Duke University. When Schoeneweis was 19 years old he would diagnosed with Testicular Cancer, he would undergo therapy and force the cancer into remission. He would finish his career at Duke as the all-time leader in wins despite undergoing Tommy John Surgery in his Junior season. He would be selected in the third round by the California Angels in the 1996 Major League Baseball Draft.

Pro Career

Schoeneweis would make his major league debut on April 7, 1999 with the Anaheim Angels. His career would begin as a starter, but in 2002 he would struggle and would be converted to a reliever. He would be the Angels only left handed reliever in 2002 helping the Angels win the World Series. In 2003, Schoeneweis was traded to the Chicago White Sox for Scott Dunn, Gary Glover , and Tim Bittner. While in Chicago he would be used as a starter, but he would again struggle in the role. In 2005, he would be signed by the Toronto Blue Jays as a left handed reliever. He would establish himself as an effective reliever and situational pitcher. He would be traded to the Cincinnati Reds in 2006, then in 2007 he would sign a three year deal with the New York Mets for $10.8 Million.

Scott Schoeneweis Timeline

• October 2, 1973: Born
• 1992: Drafted by the Montreal Expos, but did not sign
• 1996: Drafted and signed by the California Angels
• 1999: Made his MLB Debut
• 2002: World Series Champion with Anaheim Angels
• 2003: Traded to the Chicago White Sox
• 2005: Signed by the Toronto Blue Jays
• 2006: Traded to the Cincinnati Reds
• 2007: Signed by the New York Mets

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