Travis MacGregor

Travis MacGregor
MacGregor with the Altoona Curve in 2022
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1997-10-15) October 15, 1997 (age 27)
Tarpon Springs, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Travis Slayden MacGregor (born October 15, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.

Career

MacGregor attended East Lake High School in Tarpon Springs, Florida. As a senior in 2016, he posted a 0.92 ERA with 82 strikeouts over 54 innings.[1]

Pittsburgh Pirates

MacGregor was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second round, with the 68th overall selection, of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft.[2][3] He signed for $900,000, forgoing his commitment to play college baseball at Clemson University.

MacGregor made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast League Pirates, going 1–1 with a 3.13 ERA over 31+2⁄3 innings.[4] He spent the 2017 season with the Bristol Pirates with whom he started 12 games and went 1–4 with a 7.84 ERA over 41+1⁄3 innings.[5] He played 2018 with the West Virginia Power and started 15 games, going 1–4 with a 3.25 ERA and 74 strikeouts over 63+2⁄3 innings.[6]

He sat out the 2019 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, and also did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]

MacGregor returned to play in 2021 with the Altoona Curve and went 4–9 with a 6.25 ERA over 21 starts, striking out 88 batters over 90+2⁄3 innings.[8] MacGregor opened the 2022 season with Altoona in their starting rotation but was later moved to the bullpen.[9] In late June, he was promoted to the Indianapolis Indians.[10] Over 38 games (three starts) between the two teams, he went 6–4 with a 5.22 ERA and 103 strikeouts over 81 innings.[11]

On November 10, 2022, MacGregor elected free agency.[12] On March 9, 2023, he re–signed with the Pirates on a minor league contract. He finished the season with a 3.82 ERA and 84 strikeouts in 77+2⁄3 innings between Double-A Altoona and Triple-A Indianapolis. MacGregor elected free agency again following the season on November 6.[13]

Los Angeles Angels

On December 4, 2023, MacGregor signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels.[14] In 23 games for the Triple–A Salt Lake Bees, he compiled a 3.91 ERA with 44 strikeouts across 46 innings pitched. MacGregor was released by the Angels organization on July 4, 2024.[15] He re–signed with the organization on July 11.[16] On November 6, he elected free agency.[17]

References

  1. ^ "East Lake's Christian James, Travis MacGregor ready for draft day".
  2. ^ "Pirates select Travis MacGregor 68th overall in 2016 Draft". MLB.com.
  3. ^ "Pittsburgh Pirates swoop in late to snap up East Lake's Travis MacGregor".
  4. ^ Wilson, David (June 24, 2016). "Tarpon Springs' Travis MacGregor begins pro career with GCL Pirates". The Bradenton Herald. Archived from the original on December 19, 2022. Retrieved December 19, 2022.
  5. ^ "It's been a long wait for pitcher MacGregor".
  6. ^ "Pirates' Travis MacGregor: Developing well in full-season league". Cbssports.com.
  7. ^ "Injury Rehab Helps Travis MacGregor Grow as a Pitcher". 14 January 2020.
  8. ^ "Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins, Pirates News, Live Coverage | DK Pittsburgh Sports".
  9. ^ Biertempfel, Rob. "Pirates prospects report: Changes spark Tyler Samaniego's hitless streak, Travis MacGregor's success".
  10. ^ "Curve Can't Solve Erie Pitching".
  11. ^ "Travis MacGregor Stats, Fantasy & News".
  12. ^ Dreker, John. "Seven Pirates Reach Minor League Free Agency; Pirates Re-Sign Lolo Sanchez | Pirates Prospects".
  13. ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. 8 November 2023. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  14. ^ "Angels' Travis MacGregor: Signs minors pact with Angels". cbssports.com. 6 December 2023.
  15. ^ "Transactions".
  16. ^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-07-11
  17. ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2024). "Minor League Free Agents 2024". Baseball America. Retrieved November 6, 2024.