| Logan Verrett | |
|---|---|
 Verrett with the Mets in 2016 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1990-06-19)June 19, 1990 (age 34) The Woodlands, Texas, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: April 8, 2015, for the Texas Rangers | |
| KBO: March 25, 2018, for the NC Dinos | |
| Last appearance | |
| MLB: June 11, 2017, for the Baltimore Orioles | |
| KBO: October 13, 2018, for the NC Dinos | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 6–10 |
| Earned run average | 4.62 |
| Strikeouts | 114 |
| KBO statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 6–10 |
| Earned run average | 5.28 |
| Strikeouts | 144 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Scott Logan Verrett (born June 19, 1990) is an American former professionalbaseballpitcher. He played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theTexas Rangers,New York Mets, andBaltimore Orioles, and in theKBO League for theNC Dinos. Prior to playing professionally, he played forCalallen High School andBaylor University.
Verrett spent his early years inThe Woodlands, Texas, where he playedLittle League Baseball as aninfielder. Before he began high school, his family moved toCorpus Christi, and he played forCalallen High School'svarsity baseball team as apitcher. In 2008, his senior year, he became the staff'sace pitcher, recording an 18–0win–loss record, a 0.67earned run average (ERA), 167strikeouts, and 12complete games. He also had a .455batting average, sevenhome runs, and 33runs batted in on the year.[1][2] With a 42–1 win–loss record, his team went on to win the Texas Class 4A state championship.[1] That year, he was named the All-South TexasMost Valuable Player and the Class 4A Player of the Year by the Texas Sports Writers Association.[2]
Verrett enrolled atBaylor University to playcollege baseball for theBaylor Bears baseball team. As arelief pitcher in his freshman year, he recorded seven wins and asave in his first eight appearances, and served as the team'scloser. He moved into the team'sstarting rotation as a sophomore, and finished the year with a 5–3 win–loss record, a 3.28 ERA, and 97strikeouts in90+2⁄3innings pitched.[1] As a junior, Verrett compiled a 7–6 win–loss record, a 2.93 ERA, 96 strikeouts in101+1⁄3 innings pitched, and had two complete games.[2] In 2009 and 2010, he playedcollegiate summer baseball with theChatham Anglers of theCape Cod Baseball League. Hed was named a league all-star in 2010.[3][4][5]
TheNew York Mets selected Verrett in the third round, with the 101st overall selection, of the2011 MLB Draft. Verrett signed with the Mets, receiving a $425,000signing bonus.[2][6] He signed just before the August signing deadline, and did not make his professional debut until 2012, when he began the season with theSavannah Sand Gnats of the Single–ASouth Atlantic League. During the season, he received a promotion to theSt. Lucie Mets of the High–AFlorida State League in July. Between the two levels, he finished the year with a 5–2 win–loss record, a 2.70 ERA, and 93 strikeouts in 103 innings pitched, despite missing two months due to a strainedrotator cuff. He was named the South Texas Professional Player of the Year by theCorpus Christi Hooks, who play in the Double–ATexas League.[7][8]
Verrett pitched for theBinghamton Mets of the Double–AEastern League in 2013, finishing the season with a 12–6 win–loss record, a 4.25 ERA, a 1.144walks plus hits per innings pitched ratio and 146 strikeouts in 24 games started. The Mets invited Verrett tospring training in 2014 as a non-roster player.[9] He pitched for theLas Vegas 51s of the Triple–APacific Coast League in 2014,[10] where he had an 11–5 record and a 4.33 ERA in 28 games.[11]
On December 11, 2014, during theWinter Meetings, theBaltimore Orioles selected Verrett from the Mets in theRule 5 draft. After competing for a spot on the Orioles'Opening Day roster inspring training in 2015, the Orioles waived Verrett with the hopes of him going unclaimed so that they could work out a trade with the Mets, allowing them to keep Verrett. Instead, he was claimed on waivers by theTexas Rangers on April 2, 2015.[11] Verrett made the Rangers'Opening Day roster.[12] He made four appearances with the Rangers, pitching to a 6.00 ERA in nine innings,[13] before he wasdesignated for assignment by the Rangers on April 24.[14] With the Rangers, he finished 0–1, 6.00 ERA in four games pitching nine innings with a WHIP of 1.667 while giving up 11 hits, seven runs (six of them earned), one home run, and four walks and striking out three batters.
The Rangers returned Verrett to the Mets on May 4, 2015, and assigned to Las Vegas.[15] After Verrett pitched to a 2–0 win–loss record and a 3.00 ERA in 11 appearances, four of which were starts, the Mets promoted Verrett to the major leagues on June 18.[16] Verrett pitched to a 0.73 ERA with 12 strikeouts in12+1⁄3 innings before the Mets optioned him to Las Vegas due to the activation ofJenrry Mejía from the suspended list on July 7.[17] The Mets promoted Verrett to the major leagues on August 18, whenBobby Parnell went on the disabled list.[18] In his first major league start in place ofMatt Harvey, Verrett pitched eight innings, striking out eight and giving up one run in his first career win against theColorado Rockies atCoors Field with the Mets winning 5–1.[19] Verrett finished the 2015 season with a 1–1 record and 3.03 ERA in38+2⁄3 innings pitched.
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Verrett made the Mets' roster for Opening Day in 2016.[20] On April 13, 2016, Verrett made his first start of the season and second of his career against theMiami Marlins atCiti Field in place ofJacob deGrom. Verrett pitched six scoreless innings, and received ano decision.[21]
On April 19, 2016, he made his second start of the year against thePhiladelphia Phillies atCitizens Bank Park. He once again pitched six scoreless innings just allowing six hits, one walk and striking out four for his first win of the season.[22] The Mets would go on to win 11–1. In his first two starts, he hasn't allowed a run while striking out ten in twelve innings.[23] Verrett also recorded his first major league hit, a double on 1–0 pitch from the opposing pitcherVince Velasquez to lead off the fifth inning.[24]
On November 30, 2016, Verrett was traded to theBaltimore Orioles in exchange for cash considerations.[25] He made his Orioles debut on April 30, 2017, pitching two scoreless innings and getting the win against theNew York Yankees. In 4 games for Baltimore, he posted a 4.22 ERA with 9 strikeouts over10+2⁄3 innings pitched. Verrett was designated for assignment by the Orioles on September 1.[26] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–ANorfolk Tides on September 5.[27] Verrett elected free agency on September 30.
On November 18, 2017, Verrett signed a one-year contract worth $800,000 with theNC Dinos of theKBO League.[28] He became a free agent following the season.
On February 8, 2019, Verrett signed a minor league deal with theOakland Athletics.[29] He made 7 appearances (4 starts) for the Double–AMidland RockHounds, recording a 3.93 ERA with 33 strikeouts across34+1⁄3 innings pitched. Verrett elected free agency following the season on November 4.[30]
On March 12, 2021, Verrett signed with theCleburne Railroaders of theAmerican Association of Professional Baseball.[31] Verrett made one appearance for Cleburne, pitching six innings of one–run ball.
On May 23, 2021, Verrett’s contract was purchased by theSeattle Mariners organization.[32] Verrett made 19 starts with the Triple-ATacoma Rainiers, going 11–4 with a 4.74 ERA and 88 strikeouts. He became a free agent following the season.
On February 18, 2022, Verrett signed a minor league contract with theWashington Nationals.[33] In 24 games (21 starts) for the Triple-ARochester Red Wings, he compiled an 8-9 record and 3.80 ERA with 102 strikeouts across125+2⁄3 innings pitched. Verrett elected free agency following the season on November 10.[34]
Verrett and his wife, Erin, reside inArlington, Texas.[35]
