| Scott Barlow | |
|---|---|
 Barlow with theKansas City Royals in 2019 | |
| Cincinnati Reds – No. 58 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1992-12-18)December 18, 1992 (age 32) New London, Connecticut, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 30, 2018, for the Kansas City Royals | |
| MLB statistics (through May 14, 2025) | |
| Win–loss record | 24–21 |
| Earned run average | 3.55 |
| Strikeouts | 477 |
| Saves | 58 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Scott Alen Barlow (born December 18, 1992) is an American professionalbaseballpitcher for theCincinnati Reds ofMajor League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for theKansas City Royals,San Diego Padres, andCleveland Guardians. He made his MLB debut in 2018.
Barlow is originally fromNew London, Connecticut. His family moved toCalifornia for his freshman year of high school, so he could play baseball year-round and have more exposure to professionalscouts.[1][2] He attendedGolden Valley High School inSanta Clarita, California. Barlow committed to attendCalifornia State University, Fresno to playcollege baseball for theFresno State Bulldogs.[3]
TheLos Angeles Dodgers selected Barlow in the sixth round of the2011 MLB draft and he signed with the Dodgers rather than attend Fresno State.[4] After signing, Barlow made his professional debut that same year with theAZL Dodgers, giving up five earned runs in 1.2 innings pitched for the season. In 2012, he underwentTommy John surgery and missed the whole season. He returned in 2013, pitching for theOgden Raptors, compiling a 4–3 record and 6.20 ERA in 15 starts.
In 2014, Barlow played for theGreat Lakes Loons where he was 6–7 with a 4.50 ERA in 23 games (21 starts) and in 2015 he pitched with theRancho Cucamonga Quakes where he was 8–3 with a 2.52 ERA in 14 games (13 starts). He also pitched one game each with Great Lakes and theOklahoma City Dodgers. Barlow spent 2016 with theTulsa Drillers where he posted a 4–7 record with a 3.98 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 24 games (23 starts), and 2017 with Tulsa and Oklahoma City where he compiled a combined 7–6 record and 3.29 ERA in 26 starts.[5] He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017.[6]
On December 7, 2017, Barlow signed a major league contract with theKansas City Royals.[7][8] He began 2018 with theOmaha Storm Chasers.
The Royals promoted Barlow to the major leagues three times in April 2018; the first two times, he was sent back toTriple-A without making an appearance.[9] Following his third call-up on April 28, Barlow made his MLB debut on April 30, pitching in relief against theBoston Red Sox.[10] On October 29, 2018, he was selected to play for the MLB All-Stars in the2018 MLB Japan All-Star Series.[11]
Barlow made the Royals' 2019 Opening Day roster.[12] One April 17, he earned he first major league save by closing out a 4–3 win against theChicago White Sox.[13]
With the2020 Kansas City Royals, Barlow appeared in a league-high 32 games, compiling a 2–1 record with 4.20 ERA and 39 strikeouts in 30 innings pitched.[14]
On March 22, 2022, Barlow signed a $2.4 million contract with the Royals, avoiding salary arbitration.[15]
On August 1, 2023, Barlow was traded to theSan Diego Padres in exchange for prospects Jesús Rios and Henry Williams.[16][17] In 25 games for San Diego, Barlow pitched to a 3.07 ERA with 32 strikeouts across29+1⁄3 innings pitched.
On November 17, 2023, Barlow was traded to theCleveland Guardians in exchange forEnyel De Los Santos.[18][19] In 63 appearances for the Guardians in 2024, he compiled a 3–3 record and 4.25 ERA with 68 strikeouts over 55 innings pitched. Barlow wasdesignated for assignment by Cleveland on September 8.[20] He was released by Cleveland on September 12.[21]
On February 13, 2025, Barlow signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with theCincinnati Reds.[22]
Barlow and his wife, Klancy, live in acampervan during the baseball season.[23]
