Scott Alexander Bio
Scott Alain Alexander, born on July 10, 1989, is an American professional baseball pitcher currently signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He has spent parts of Major League Baseball (MLB) seasons with the Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, Oakland Athletics, and Colorado Rockies, building a career as a versatile left-handed reliever. A veteran of college baseball at both Pepperdine University and Sonoma State University, Alexander entered professional baseball when the Royals selected him in the sixth round of the 2010 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut with Kansas City in 2015 and has since appeared in more than 300 major league games.
Early Life and Background
Scott Alain Alexander grew up in the Santa Rosa area of Northern California, where he developed his love for the game playing Little League Baseball. He attended Cardinal Newman High School, becoming one of the most accomplished pitchers in school history. As a senior, he was named the North Bay League player of the year, set school records for strikeouts in a season and a career, and led the team to the 2007 league championship.
A talented left-hander even before college, Alexander was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the 37th round of the 2007 MLB draft. Rather than sign, he chose to continue his baseball development at the collegiate level. He also comes from a deeply baseball-oriented family, with three brothers who all played the sport and a personal life shaped in part by his Type 1 diabetes, which was diagnosed during the 2016 MLB season.
Path to Professional Baseball
Alexander began his college career with the Pepperdine Waves, where he quickly established himself as a promising arm. As a freshman in 2008, he was named to the All-West Coast Conference freshman team, posting a 7-4 record with a 4.95 earned run average (ERA) and 106 strikeouts. He split his sophomore year between starting and relieving duties, going 4-5 with a 4.11 ERA. During those summers, he gained valuable experience in the Northwoods League with the La Crosse Loggers and later in the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League with the Brewster Whitecaps.
Seeking to be closer to home and to his ill grandmother, Alexander transferred to Sonoma State University for his junior season in 2010. With the Seawolves, he went 3-6 with a 4.50 ERA in 13 starts, recorded 70 strikeouts, and was recognized as the fourth-best NCAA Division II prospect by PGCrosschecker.com. That summer, the Kansas City Royals selected him in the sixth round of the 2010 MLB draft, and he signed for a $130,000 bonus, beginning his professional journey.
Scott Alexander Career
Early Career (2010-2014)
Alexander made his professional debut in 2010 with the Idaho Falls Chukars of the Pioneer Baseball League, going 1-6 with a 5.73 ERA in 12 appearances. A left shoulder injury forced him to miss the entire 2011 season, but he returned in 2012 to pitch for the Kane County Cougars of the Midwest League, where he posted a strong 2.55 ERA across 10 games. In 2013, he bounced between three affiliates in the Royals system, appearing exclusively out of the bullpen and finishing 5-1 with a 3.00 ERA, and he did not surrender a home run all season.
By 2014 and 2015, he was pitching at the upper levels of the minors, splitting time between the Northwest Arkansas Naturals and the Omaha Storm Chasers. After the 2014 season, he played winter ball for the Gigantes del Cibao of the Dominican Winter League, an experience that helped him sharpen his command. In 2015, he was named the Royals’ Triple-A Pitcher of the Year after going 2-3 with a 2.56 ERA over 41 games, paving the way for his first major league call-up.
Kansas City Royals (2015-2017)
Alexander reached the majors for the first time on September 1, 2015, debuting the next day against the Detroit Tigers with a scoreless ninth inning that included a strikeout of Nick Castellanos. In 2016, he split the year between Omaha and the majors, finishing with a 3.32 ERA in 19 innings for Kansas City. The 2017 season was his first extended run in the big leagues, as he went 5-4 with a 2.48 ERA across 58 games and 69 innings, recording his first MLB win on July 2 against the Minnesota Twins and his first save on August 22 against the Colorado Rockies.
Los Angeles Dodgers (2018-2021)
On January 4, 2018, Alexander was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-team deal that also sent Jake Peters to Los Angeles, moved Luis Avilán and Joakim Soria to the Chicago White Sox, and sent Trevor Oaks and Erick Mejia to the Royals. He appeared in 73 games for the Dodgers that season, going 2-1 with a 3.68 ERA and serving as an opener for an injured Clayton Kershaw on June 1. He also pitched in four postseason games, including three in the World Series. Injuries hampered him in 2019 and 2021, but he remained a steady left-handed option out of the bullpen through 2021 before electing free agency that November.
San Francisco Giants (2022-2023)
Alexander signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants on May 4, 2022, and was selected to the major league roster later that summer. In 17 games, he went 0-0 with two saves and a 1.04 ERA, allowing just one walk in 17 and one-third innings. He returned in 2023 on a one-year, $1.15 million deal, and from April 11 to July 18 he won a career-high six consecutive decisions before a left hamstring strain ended his season in September. He finished 7-3 with a 4.66 ERA across 48 and one-third innings.
Oakland Athletics (2024)
On February 14, 2024, Alexander signed a one-year, $2.25 million contract with the Oakland Athletics. After opening the year on the injured list with a left-rib contusion, he settled into a middle-relief role, making 45 appearances and posting a 1-3 record with a 2.56 ERA, 31 strikeouts, and 38 and two-thirds innings pitched. His work against left-handed hitters remained a strength throughout the season.
Colorado Rockies (2025)
Alexander signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Colorado Rockies on February 19, 2025. In 19 appearances, he struggled to a 1-1 record and 6.06 ERA with six strikeouts over 16 and one-third innings. The Rockies designated him for assignment on May 23 and released him on May 26, ending his brief stay in Denver.
San Francisco Giants Second Stint (2025)
On June 10, 2025, Alexander signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants and was assigned to the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats. The Giants selected his contract on July 5, and he made two appearances for San Francisco, recording a 6.75 ERA with two strikeouts over one and one-third innings. He was sent outright to the minors on July 18 but rejected the assignment and elected free agency.
Long Island Ducks (2026-Present)
On May 4, 2026, Alexander signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, joining the independent league to continue his career. He wears number 49 for the Ducks and brings more than a decade of professional experience to the Atlantic League clubhouse.
Driving Style and Strengths
Alexander is best known as a left-handed specialist, relying on a low-90s fastball and a sweeping slider that has historically given left-handed hitters trouble. He has shown the versatility to handle multiple innings, open games, and pitch on back-to-back days, making him a flexible bullpen piece. His ability to generate ground balls and limit home runs has been a hallmark of his career, including a 2013 minor league season in which he did not allow a single home run.
Notable Events and Milestones
Alexander’s most memorable moments include his major league debut in 2015, his first MLB win and save in 2017 with the Royals, and his appearance in the 2018 World Series with the Dodgers. He won six consecutive decisions with the Giants in 2023 and signed a free-agent contract with Oakland in 2024 that paid $2.25 million. His perseverance in returning from left shoulder and forearm surgeries has been one of the defining themes of his professional career.
Scott Alexander Career Wins
Through the 2025 MLB season, Alexander has compiled a 21-16 win-loss record with a 3.36 career ERA and 240 strikeouts in the major leagues. His wins have been distributed across the Royals, Dodgers, Giants, Athletics, and Rockies, with his highest single-season win total coming in 2023 when he went 7-3 for San Francisco. He has also earned two saves in his MLB career, both coming with the Giants in 2022.
Major League Highlights
Alexander’s first MLB win came on July 2, 2017, when he pitched two scoreless innings against the Minnesota Twins, and his first save came on August 22, 2017, against the Colorado Rockies. His career-best winning streak of six straight decisions came during the 2023 season with the Giants, spanning appearances from April 11 to July 18. He also appeared in the 2018 World Series, pitching in three games for the Dodgers against the Boston Red Sox.
Other Wins and Performances
Outside the majors, Alexander has won games at nearly every level of the Royals and Giants farm systems, including stints with Idaho Falls, Kane County, Lexington, Wilmington, Northwest Arkansas, and Omaha. In the collegiate ranks, he was an All-West Coast Conference freshman team selection in 2008 at Pepperdine and was named the fourth-best NCAA Division II prospect in 2010 while at Sonoma State. He has also gained international experience playing winter ball for the Gigantes del Cibao in the Dominican Republic.
Scott Alexander Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Alexander comes from a deeply rooted baseball family in Northern California, with three brothers who have all played the sport at a high level. His older brother, Stu, was drafted by the Florida Marlins in the 29th round of the 2003 MLB draft and pitched in the Marlins minor league system through 2009. His younger brother, Jason, has gone on to pitch in the majors for the Houston Astros, continuing the family’s strong tradition of left-handed pitchers.
Personal Life
Alexander was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes during the 2016 MLB season and has been open about managing the condition throughout his professional career. The diagnosis influenced his decision to transfer from Pepperdine to Sonoma State so he could be closer to home and his grandmother, who was ill at the time. He has continued to play at a high level while managing his health, serving as an example of perseverance for other athletes living with diabetes.
2025 Season Performance
Scott Alexander’s 2025 campaign began when he signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Colorado Rockies on February 19, hoping to provide veteran left-handed relief in the National League West. His time in Colorado was short, as he posted a 6.06 ERA across 19 appearances and 16 and one-third innings before the team designated him for assignment on May 23 and released him three days later. The early-season release was a surprise for a pitcher who had produced a 2.56 ERA with Oakland the year before.
He quickly caught on with the San Francisco Giants, signing a minor league deal on June 10 and joining the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats. The Giants added him to the major league roster on July 5, giving him two appearances out of the San Francisco bullpen before sending him outright to the minors on July 18. He rejected the outright assignment and elected free agency, closing the book on a turbulent 2025 MLB season split between two organizations.
Looking ahead, Alexander is now pitching in the Atlantic League with the Long Island Ducks, providing him an opportunity to stay sharp in an independent league setting. His veteran presence and proven track record of holding left-handed hitters in check should make him an attractive option for major league clubs in need of bullpen help. As he continues to manage his Type 1 diabetes and log innings in the independent ranks, Alexander remains determined to return to a major league mound and add to a career that already includes more than 300 appearances and a World Series appearance.