Connor Van Scoyoc

Connor Van Scoyoc
Colorado Rockies
Pitcher
Born: (1999-11-26) November 26, 1999 (age 25) Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S.
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Connor John Van Scoyoc (born November 26, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Colorado Rockies organization.

Career

Van Scoyoc attended Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels drafted Van Scoyoc in the 11th round, with the 331st overall selection, of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the Angels for a $397,500 signing bonus, rather than follow through with his commitment to play college baseball for Arizona State University.[1] He made his professional debut in 2019 with the rookie-level Arizona League Angels, logging a 2-2 record and 5.13 earned run average with 50 strikeouts across 12 games (5 starts). Van Scoyoc later underwent Tommy John surgery, ending his season.[2] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]

Van Scoyoc returned to action in 2021 with the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Angels and Single-A Inland Empire 66ers, accumulating a combined 0-3 record and 6.48 earned run average with 51 strikeouts across 42+1⁄3 innings pitched.[4] He spent the 2022 season back with Inland Empire, compiling an 11-5 record and 4.28 earned run average with 140 strikeouts in 120 innings pitched across 23 games (22 starts).[5] Van Scoyoc began the 2023 with the High-A Tri-City Dust Devils, making 11 starts and posting a 4-3 record and 2.76 earned run average with 56 strikeouts.[6]

Colorado Rockies

On June 24, 2023, the Angels traded Van Scoyoc to the Colorado Rockies in exchange for Mike Moustakas.[7] Down the stretch, he made 12 starts split between the High-A Spokane Indians and Double-A Hartford Yard Goats.

Van Scoyoc returned to Hartford in 2024, making 23 appearances (22 starts) and registering a 7-7 record and 4.46 earned run average with 73 strikeouts across 115 innings wings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2024.[8]

On November 6, 2024, Van Scoyoc re-signed with the Rockies organization on a minor league contract.[9]

Personal life

Van Scoyoc's grandfather, Jim, won 700 games as the baseball coach for Norway High School. His father, Aaron, and older brother, Spencer, have played in Minor League Baseball. Spencer is currently in the Philadelphia Phillies organization.[10] His great uncle, Mike Boddicker, played in Major League Baseball (MLB).[11]

References

1. Johnson, Jeff (August 11, 2018). "Cedar Rapids Jefferson's Connor Van Scoyoc waits and waits for his first pro outing". The Gazette. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
2. "Connor Van Scoyoc keeps plugging along in 5th professional baseball season". The Gazette. May 6, 2023. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
3. "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
4. "Connor Van Scoyoc - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
5. "Connor Van Scoyoc carves out legacy of his own as successful minor-league baseball pitcher". desmoinesregister.com. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
6. "Connor Van Scoyoc Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
7. Newman, Kyle (June 24, 2023). "Rockies trade Mike Moustakas to Angels in exchange for Connor Van Scoyoc". Denverpost.com. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
8. Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2024). "Minor League Free Agents 2024". Baseball America. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
9. "Why the Rockies Re-Signed Pitcher Connor Van Scoyoc". blakestreetbanter.com. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
10. "Jefferson's Connor Van Scoyoc carrying on family tradition". The Gazette. January 26, 2017. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
11. "Iowan Connor Van Scoyoc firmly on big-league radar with Angels". Desmoinesregister.com. February 2, 2023. Retrieved June 30, 2023.

External links

• Career statistics from MLB, or Baseball Reference (Minors)