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{{short description|American baseball player}}
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{{Infobox baseball biography
{{Infobox baseball biography
| name = Scott Copeland
| name = Scott Copeland
| team = Somerset Patriots
| number = 31
| position = [[Pitcher]]
| position = [[Pitcher]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1987|12|15}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1987|12|15}}
| birth_place = [[Longview, Texas]]
| birth_place = [[Longview, Texas]], U.S.
| bats = Right
| bats = Right
| throws = Right
| throws = Right
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| debut2year = 2016
| debut2year = 2016
| debut2team = LG Twins
| debut2team = LG Twins
| finalleague = MLB
| finaldate = May 31
| finalyear = 2018
| finalteam = New York Mets
| final2league= KBO
| final2date = July 7
| final2year = 2016
| final2team = LG Twins
| statleague = MLB
| statleague = MLB
| statyear = 2015 season
| stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
| stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
| stat1value = 1–1
| stat1value = 1–1
| stat2label = [[Earned run average]]
| stat2label = [[Earned run average]]
| stat2value = 6.46
| stat2value = 5.94
| stat3label = [[Strikeout]]s
| stat3label = [[Strikeout]]s
| stat3value = 6
| stat3value = 8
| stat4label = [[Walks plus hits per inning pitched|WHIP]]
| stat4value = 1.70
| stat2league = KBO
| stat2league = KBO
| stat2year = 2016 season
| stat21label = Win–loss record
| stat21label = Win–loss record
| stat21value = 2–3
| stat21value = 2–3
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| stat23label = Strikeouts
| stat23label = Strikeouts
| stat23value = 34
| stat23value = 34
| stat24label = WHIP
| teams =
| stat24value = 1.78
| teams =
* [[Toronto Blue Jays]] ({{mlby|2015}})
* [[Toronto Blue Jays]] ({{mlby|2015}})
* [[LG Twins]] ({{baseball year|2016}})
* [[LG Twins]] ({{baseball year|2016}})
* [[New York Mets]] ({{mlby|2018}})
}}
}}


[[File:Scott_Copeland_(8589441717)_(cropped).jpg | thumb | right | alt=An image of Scott Copeland standing in a Toronto Blue Jays uniform with a baseball glove and sunglasses | Copeland while playing for the Toronto Blue Jays]]
'''Scott Reast Copeland''' (born December 15, 1987) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] for the [[Somerset Patriots]] of the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]]. He made his [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) debut with the [[Toronto Blue Jays]] in 2015, and has also played for the [[LG Twins]] of the [[KBO League]].
'''Scott Reast Copeland''' (born December 15, 1987) is an [[Americans|American]] former [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]]. He played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Toronto Blue Jays]] and [[New York Mets]] and in the [[KBO League]] for the [[LG Twins]].


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
Copeland attended [[White Oak High School (Texas)|White Oak High School]] in [[White Oak, Texas]].<ref name="BRM">{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=copela001sco|title=Scott Copeland Minor League Statistics & History|work=[[Baseball-Reference]]|accessdate=May 2, 2015}}</ref>


===Minor league career===
===Baltimore Orioles===
Copeland attended [[White Oak High School]] in [[White Oak, Texas]].<ref name="BRM">{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=copela001sco|title=Scott Copeland Minor League Statistics & History|work=[[Baseball-Reference]]|accessdate=May 2, 2015}}</ref> He then attended the [[University of Southern Mississippi]], and was drafted by the [[Baltimore Orioles]] in the 21st round of the [[2010 Major League Baseball Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.news-journal.com/news/2014/aug/15/white-oak-product-copeland-one-level-away-from-maj/|title=White Oak product Copeland one level away from Majors|last=Ogden|first=Brandon|work=news-journal.com|date=August 15, 2014|accessdate=May 2, 2015}}</ref> Copeland played the 2010 season with the [[Aberdeen IronBirds]] and [[Delmarva Shorebirds]], and totalled a 3–5 win–loss record, 2.66 earned run average (ERA), and 53 strikeouts in 71 innings pitched.<ref name="BRM"/> Copeland began the 2011 season in Delmarva, and later earned a promotion to the Advanced-A [[Frederick Keys]]. In 141{{frac|2|3}} innings pitched, he posted an 8–11 record, 5.53 ERA, and 77 strikeouts.<ref name="BRM"/> Copeland made 18 starts with the Keys in 2012, posting a 3–8 record with a 6.88 ERA before being released by Baltimore.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120727&content_id=35685802&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_t424&sid=t424|title=Copeland Shines in Dunedin Debut|last=Durham|first=Craig|work=milb.com|date=July 27, 2012|accessdate=May 2, 2015}}</ref> He would be signed by the Blue Jays organization shortly afterward, and pitched with the [[Dunedin Blue Jays]] for the rest of the season. In 36{{frac|2|3}} innings with Dunedin, Copeland posted a 4–1 record and a 2.70 ERA.<ref name="BRM"/>
Copeland then attended the [[University of Southern Mississippi]], and was drafted by the [[Baltimore Orioles]] in the 21st round, with the 628th overall selection, of the [[2010 Major League Baseball draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.news-journal.com/news/2014/aug/15/white-oak-product-copeland-one-level-away-from-maj/|title=White Oak product Copeland one level away from Majors|last=Ogden|first=Brandon|work=news-journal.com|date=August 15, 2014|accessdate=May 2, 2015}}</ref> Copeland played the 2010 season with the Low–A [[Aberdeen IronBirds]] and Single–A [[Delmarva Shorebirds]], and totaled a 3–5 win–loss record, 2.66 earned run average (ERA), and 53 strikeouts in 71 innings pitched.<ref name="BRM"/> Copeland began the 2011 season in Delmarva, and later earned a promotion to the High–A [[Frederick Keys]]. In 141{{frac|2|3}} innings pitched, he posted an 8–11 record, 5.53 ERA, and 77 strikeouts.<ref name="BRM"/> Copeland made 18 starts with the Keys in 2012, posting a 3–8 record with a 6.88 ERA before being released by Baltimore on July 19, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120727&content_id=35685802&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_t424&sid=t424|title=Copeland Shines in Dunedin Debut|last=Durham|first=Craig|work=milb.com|date=July 27, 2012|accessdate=May 2, 2015}}</ref>

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Copeland opened the 2014 season with the Double-A [[New Hampshire Fisher Cats]], and earned a late promotion to the Triple-A [[Buffalo Bisons]]. In total, he pitched to an 11–9 record, 3.45 ERA, and 105 strikeouts in 164{{frac|1|3}} innings.<ref name="BRM"/> In the offseason he played for the [[Estrellas de Oriente]] of the [[Dominican Winter League]], posting a 2–0 record and a 1.23 ERA in 29{{frac|1|3}} innings.<ref name="BRM"/> Copeland opened the 2015 season in Triple-A, and earned a 2–1 record with a 1.44 ERA through his first 4 starts.


===Toronto Blue Jays===
===Toronto Blue Jays===
On July 24, 2012, Copeland signed a minor league contract with the [[Toronto Blue Jays]] organization. He spent the remainder of the year with the High–A [[Dunedin Blue Jays]] for the rest of the season. In 36{{frac|2|3}} innings with Dunedin, Copeland posted a 4–1 record, 2.70 ERA, and 32 strikeouts.<ref name="BRM"/>
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Following a Blue Jays loss on May 1, 2015, Copeland was called up for the first time, replacing [[Andrew Albers]] on the roster.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-send-pompey-albers-to-triple-a-buffalo/|title=Blue Jays send Pompey, Albers to triple-A Buffalo|last=Singh|first=David|work=[[Sportsnet]]|date=May 2, 2015|accessdate=May 2, 2015}}</ref> He made his debut on May 2, pitching 1 scoreless inning in an 11–4 win against the [[Cleveland Indians]]. Copeland was optioned back to Triple-A Buffalo the following day,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-option-castro-delabar-jenkins-recalled/|title=Blue Jays option Castro; Delabar, Jenkins recalled|work=[[Sportsnet]]|date=May 3, 2015|accessdate=May 3, 2015}}</ref> recalled on May 18,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/BlueJays/status/600417038234849280|title=Blue Jays on Twitter|work=[[Twitter]]|date=May 18, 2015|accessdate=May 18, 2015}}</ref> and returned to Buffalo on May 29. He was recalled by Toronto again on June 2 to be the 26th man for the second game of a doubleheader against the [[Washington Nationals]], and was returned to Buffalo the next day. Copeland was recalled once again on June 10, to make his first major league start in place of [[Aaron Sanchez (baseball)|Aaron Sanchez]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-push-back-sanchez-will-start-copeland/|title=Blue Jays push back Sanchez, will start Copeland|last=Davidi|first=Shi|work=[[Sportsnet]]|date=June 9, 2015|accessdate=June 10, 2015}}</ref>

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He earned his first win as the Blue Jays beat the [[Miami Marlins]] 7–2. Copeland pitched 7 innings and yielded 7 hits and 1 earned run, while striking out 4.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-crush-marlins-to-extend-winning-streak/ |title=Blue Jays crush Marlins to extend winning streak |date=June 10, 2015 |accessdate=June 10, 2015|work=Canadian Press}}</ref> He was optioned back to Buffalo after the game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/129816076/blue-jays-option-scott-copeland-after-dominant-first-start|title=Copeland optioned after dominant first start|last=Ross|first=Jamie|work=[[MLB.com]]|date=June 10, 2015|accessdate=June 15, 2015}}</ref> He was recalled on June 16, after Sanchez was placed on the disabled list,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.torontosun.com/2015/06/16/copeland-hit-early-and-often-in-jays-loss-to-mets|title=Copeland hit early and often in Jays' loss to Mets|last=Rutsey|first=Mike|work=torontosun.com|date=June 16, 2015|accessdate=August 26, 2015}}</ref> and made 2 additional starts for the Blue Jays before returning to Buffalo.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.torontosun.com/2015/06/21/jays-copeland-demoted-after-another-poor-outing|title=Jays' Copeland demoted after another poor outing|last=Rutsey|first=Mike|work=torontosun.com|date=June 21, 2015|accessdate=August 26, 2015}}</ref> He was designated for assignment on September 13,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/blue-jays-tulowitzki-out-2-3-weeks-with-crack-in-left-shoulder-blade-1.2561092|title=Blue Jays Tulowitzki out 2-3 weeks with crack in left shoulder blade|work=ctvnews.ca|date=September 13, 2015|accessdate=September 13, 2015}}</ref> and outrighted to Buffalo on September 16. Copeland finished his first Major League season with a 1–1 record, 6.46 ERA, and 6 strikeouts in 15{{frac|1|3}} innings pitched.<ref name="BR">{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/copelsc01.shtml|title=Scott Copeland Statistics and History|work=[[Baseball-Reference]]|accessdate=October 5, 2015}}</ref>
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Copeland opened the 2014 season with the Double–A [[New Hampshire Fisher Cats]], and earned a late promotion to the Triple–A [[Buffalo Bisons]]. In total, he pitched to an 11–9 record, 3.45 ERA, and 105 strikeouts in 164{{frac|1|3}} innings.<ref name="BRM"/> In the offseason he played for the [[Estrellas de Oriente]] of the [[Dominican Winter League]], posting a 2–0 record and a 1.23 ERA in 29{{frac|1|3}} innings.<ref name="BRM"/> Copeland opened the 2015 season in Triple–A, and earned a 2–1 record with a 1.44 ERA through his first 4 starts.

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Following a Blue Jays loss on May 1, 2015, Copeland was promoted to the major leagues for the first time, replacing [[Andrew Albers]] on the roster.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-send-pompey-albers-to-triple-a-buffalo/|title=Blue Jays send Pompey, Albers to triple-A Buffalo|last=Singh|first=David|work=[[Sportsnet]]|date=May 2, 2015|accessdate=May 2, 2015}}</ref> He made his debut on May 2, pitching 1 scoreless inning in an 11–4 win against the [[Cleveland Indians]]. Copeland was optioned back to Triple–A Buffalo the following day,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-option-castro-delabar-jenkins-recalled/|title=Blue Jays option Castro; Delabar, Jenkins recalled|work=[[Sportsnet]]|date=May 3, 2015|accessdate=May 3, 2015}}</ref> recalled on May 18,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/BlueJays/status/600417038234849280|title=Blue Jays on Twitter|work=[[Twitter]]|date=May 18, 2015|accessdate=May 18, 2015}}</ref> and returned to Buffalo on May 29. He was recalled by Toronto again on June 2 to be the 26th man for the second game of a [[doubleheader (baseball)|doubleheader]] against the [[Washington Nationals]], and was returned to Buffalo the next day. Copeland was recalled once again on June 10, to make his first major league start in place of [[Aaron Sanchez (baseball)|Aaron Sanchez]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-push-back-sanchez-will-start-copeland/|title=Blue Jays push back Sanchez, will start Copeland|last=Davidi|first=Shi|work=[[Sportsnet]]|date=June 9, 2015|accessdate=June 10, 2015}}</ref>
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He earned his first win as the Blue Jays beat the [[Miami Marlins]] 7–2. Copeland pitched 7 innings and yielded 7 hits and 1 earned run, while striking out 4.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-crush-marlins-to-extend-winning-streak/ |title=Blue Jays crush Marlins to extend winning streak |date=June 10, 2015 |accessdate=June 10, 2015|work=Canadian Press}}</ref> He was optioned back to Buffalo after the game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/129816076/blue-jays-option-scott-copeland-after-dominant-first-start|title=Copeland optioned after dominant first start|last=Ross|first=Jamie|work=[[MLB.com]]|date=June 10, 2015|accessdate=June 15, 2015}}</ref> He was recalled on June 16, after Sanchez was placed on the disabled list,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.torontosun.com/2015/06/16/copeland-hit-early-and-often-in-jays-loss-to-mets|title=Copeland hit early and often in Jays' loss to Mets|last=Rutsey|first=Mike|work=torontosun.com|date=June 16, 2015|accessdate=August 26, 2015}}</ref> and made 2 additional starts for the Blue Jays before returning to Buffalo.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.torontosun.com/2015/06/21/jays-copeland-demoted-after-another-poor-outing|title=Jays' Copeland demoted after another poor outing|last=Rutsey|first=Mike|work=torontosun.com|date=June 21, 2015|accessdate=August 26, 2015}}</ref> He was [[designated for assignment]] on September 13,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/blue-jays-tulowitzki-out-2-3-weeks-with-crack-in-left-shoulder-blade-1.2561092|title=Blue Jays Tulowitzki out 2-3 weeks with crack in left shoulder blade|work=ctvnews.ca|date=September 13, 2015|accessdate=September 13, 2015}}</ref> and outrighted to Buffalo on September 16. Copeland finished his first Major League season with a 1–1 record, 6.46 ERA, and 6 strikeouts in 15{{frac|1|3}} innings pitched.<ref name="BR">{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/copelsc01.shtml|title=Scott Copeland Statistics and History|work=[[Baseball-Reference]]|accessdate=October 5, 2015}}</ref>


Copeland elected free agency on November 6, 2015,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=l_trn&lid=117|title=International League Transactions|page=November 2015|work=milb.com|accessdate=November 7, 2015}}</ref> but was re-signed to a minor league contract by the Blue Jays on December 18, that included an invitation to spring training.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-agree-to-minor-league-deals-with-five-pitchers/|title=Blue Jays agree to minor-league deals with five pitchers|last=Hoad|first=Michael|work=[[Sportsnet]]|date=December 18, 2015|accessdate=December 19, 2015}}</ref> Copeland was reassigned to minor league camp on March 12.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/bnicholsonsmith/status/708770011318521856|title=Ben Nicholson-Smith on Twitter|work=[[Twitter]]|date=March 12, 2016|accessdate=March 12, 2016}}</ref>
Copeland elected free agency on November 6, 2015,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=l_trn&lid=117|title=International League Transactions|page=November 2015|work=milb.com|accessdate=November 7, 2015}}</ref> but was re-signed to a minor league contract by the Blue Jays on December 18, that included an invitation to spring training.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-agree-to-minor-league-deals-with-five-pitchers/|title=Blue Jays agree to minor-league deals with five pitchers|last=Hoad|first=Michael|work=[[Sportsnet]]|date=December 18, 2015|accessdate=December 19, 2015}}</ref> Copeland was reassigned to minor league camp on March 12.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/bnicholsonsmith/status/708770011318521856|title=Ben Nicholson-Smith on Twitter|work=[[Twitter]]|date=March 12, 2016|accessdate=March 12, 2016}}</ref>


===LG Twins===
===LG Twins===
On April 9, 2016, Copeland's contract was sold to the [[LG Twins]] of the [[KBO League]] for an undisclosed transfer fee.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://jaysjournal.com/2016/04/09/blue-jays-minor-leaguer-scott-copeland-sold-to-korean-team/|title=Blue Jays minor leaguer Scott Copeland sold to Korean team|last=Matheson|first=Keegan|work=jaysjournal.com|date=April 9, 2016|accessdate=April 9, 2016}}</ref> The Twins then signed him to a one-year, $750,000 contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.news.naver.com/kbo/news/read.nhn?oid=117&aid=0002748864|title='마침내 왔다' LG, 외국인투수 스캇 코프랜드 영입|work=sports.news.naver.com|language=Korean|date=April 9, 2016|accessdate=April 9, 2016}}</ref> After 13 starts, he was waived and released on July 8, 2016, and replaced on the Twins' roster by another former major league pitcher, [[David Huff (baseball)|David Huff]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2016/07/08/0200000000AEN20160708009900315.html|title=LG Twins acquire new American pitcher|work=english.yonhapnews.co.kr|date=July 8, 2016|accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref>
On April 9, 2016, Copeland's contract was sold to the [[LG Twins]] of the [[KBO League]] for an undisclosed transfer fee.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://jaysjournal.com/2016/04/09/blue-jays-minor-leaguer-scott-copeland-sold-to-korean-team/|title=Blue Jays minor leaguer Scott Copeland sold to Korean team|last=Matheson|first=Keegan|work=jaysjournal.com|date=April 9, 2016|accessdate=April 9, 2016}}</ref> The Twins then signed him to a one-year, $750,000 contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.news.naver.com/kbo/news/read.nhn?oid=117&aid=0002748864|title='마침내 왔다' LG, 외국인투수 스캇 코프랜드 영입|work=sports.news.naver.com|language=Korean|date=April 9, 2016|accessdate=April 9, 2016}}</ref> After 13 starts, he was waived and released on July 8, and replaced on the Twins' roster by another former major league pitcher, [[David Huff (baseball)|David Huff]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2016/07/08/0200000000AEN20160708009900315.html|title=LG Twins acquire new American pitcher|work=english.yonhapnews.co.kr|date=July 8, 2016|accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref>


===Return to Toronto===
===Toronto Blue Jays (second stint)===
On July 24, Copeland signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, and was assigned to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/BuffaloBisons/status/757224676347224064|title=Buffalo Bisons on Twitter|work=[[Twitter]]|date=July 24, 2016|accessdate=July 24, 2016}}</ref> He made nine starts for the Bisons, going 3–4 with a 3.04 ERA and 33 strikeouts in 50{{frac|1|3}} innings.<ref name="BRM"/>
On July 24, 2016, Copeland signed a minor league contract to return the [[Toronto Blue Jays]], and was assigned to the Triple–A [[Buffalo Bisons]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/BuffaloBisons/status/757224676347224064|title=Buffalo Bisons on Twitter|work=[[Twitter]]|date=July 24, 2016|accessdate=July 24, 2016}}</ref> He made nine starts for the Bisons, going 3–4 with a 3.04 ERA and 33 strikeouts in 50{{frac|1|3}} innings.<ref name="BRM"/> Copeland elected free agency following the season on November 7.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2016|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2016/|access-date=August 4, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 8, 2016 |language=en}}</ref>


===Miami Marlins===
===Miami Marlins===
During the 2016 offseason, Copeland signed a minor league contract with the [[Miami Marlins]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/minor-league-transactions-nov-19-dec-1/|title=Minor League Transactions: Nov. 19-Dec. 1|last=Eddy|first=Matt|work=baseballamerica.com|date=December 5, 2016|accessdate=December 7, 2016}}</ref> He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.
During the 2016 offseason, Copeland signed a minor league contract with the [[Miami Marlins]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/minor-league-transactions-nov-19-dec-1/|title=Minor League Transactions: Nov. 19-Dec. 1|last=Eddy|first=Matt|work=baseballamerica.com|date=December 5, 2016|accessdate=December 7, 2016}}</ref> On April 14, 2017, while pitching for the Triple-A [[New Orleans Baby Cakes]], Copeland pitched the first 7 innings of a combined no-hitter against the [[Iowa Cubs]], with [[Hunter Cervenka]] pitching the 8th inning, and [[Brandon Cunniff]] pitching a perfect ninth.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/baseball/iowa-cubs/2017/04/14/new-orleans-pitchers-no-hit-iowa-cubs-scott-copeland-2017/100469844/|title = Three New Orleans pitchers combine to no hit Iowa Cubs|website = [[The Des Moines Register]]}}</ref> In 26 starts for New Orleans, he posted a 9–11 record and 4.97 ERA with 118 strikeouts in {{fraction|137|2|3}} innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2017|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2017/?amphtml|access-date=July 15, 2023|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 7, 2017 |language=en}}</ref>


===Somerset Patriots===
===New York Mets===
On March 30, 2018, Copeland signed with the [[Somerset Patriots]] of the independent [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.somersetpatriots.com/news/?article_id=3203|title=Somerset Patriots Ink Major League RHP Scott Copeland|work=Somerset Patriots|accessdate=March 30, 2018}}</ref> However, he did not appear for Somerset, and signed a minor league contract with the [[New York Mets]] organization April 17.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazinavenue.com/2018/4/17/17249048/mets-scott-copeland-minor-league-contract-las-vegas-bullpen-depth|title=Mets sign Scott Copeland to a minor league contract|last=Schreiber|first=Nicholas|work=amazinavenue.com|date=April 17, 2018|accessdate=April 17, 2018}}</ref> Copeland was called up by the Mets on May 30,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mets-scott-copeland-to-receive-promotion/|title=Mets' Scott Copeland: To receive promotion|work=cbssports.com|date=May 30, 2018|accessdate=May 31, 2018}}</ref> and designated for assignment on June 1. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the [[Double-A (baseball)|Double–A]] [[Binghamton Rumble Ponies]] on June 3.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Healey |first1=Tim |title=Todd Frazier, Anthony Swarzak to rejoin Mets |url=https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-cubs-1.18951451 |accessdate=5 June 2018 |work=[[Newsday]] |date=June 3, 2018 |language=en}}</ref> Copeland elected free agency on October 2.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/10/players-electing-free-agency.html|title=Players Electing Free Agency|work=MLB Trade Rumors|first=Jeff|last=Todd|date=October 8, 2018|accessdate=October 9, 2018}}</ref>
On March 30, 2018, Copeland signed with the [[Somerset Patriots]] of the independent [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]].<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.somersetpatriots.com/news/?article_id=3203|title=Somerset Patriots Ink Major League RHP Scott Copeland|work=Somerset Patriots|accessdate=March 30, 2018}}</ref>

===Washington Nationals===
On December 30, 2018, Copeland signed a minor league contract with the [[Washington Nationals]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-transactions-dec-19-2018-jan-10-2019/|title=Minor League Transactions: Dec 19 - Jan 10|work=Baseball America|first=Matt|last=Eddy|date=January 12, 2019|accessdate=January 12, 2019}}</ref> He became a free agent following the 2019 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2019/|title=Minor League Free Agents 2019|author=Matt Eddy|website=[[Baseball America]]|date=November 7, 2019|accessdate=November 7, 2019}}</ref>


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Scott Copeland
Pitcher
Born: (1987-12-15) December 15, 1987 (age 36)
Longview, Texas, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: May 2, 2015, for the Toronto Blue Jays
KBO: April 22, 2016, for the LG Twins
Last appearance
MLB: May 31, 2018, for the New York Mets
KBO: July 7, 2016, for the LG Twins
MLB statistics
Win–loss record1–1
Earned run average5.94
Strikeouts8
KBO statistics
Win–loss record2–3
Earned run average5.54
Strikeouts34
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams
An image of Scott Copeland standing in a Toronto Blue Jays uniform with a baseball glove and sunglasses
Copeland while playing for the Toronto Blue Jays

Scott Reast Copeland (born December 15, 1987) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Mets and in the KBO League for the LG Twins.

Professional career

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Copeland attended White Oak High School in White Oak, Texas.[1]

Baltimore Orioles

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Copeland then attended the University of Southern Mississippi, and was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 21st round, with the 628th overall selection, of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft.[2] Copeland played the 2010 season with the Low–A Aberdeen IronBirds and Single–A Delmarva Shorebirds, and totaled a 3–5 win–loss record, 2.66 earned run average (ERA), and 53 strikeouts in 71 innings pitched.[1] Copeland began the 2011 season in Delmarva, and later earned a promotion to the High–A Frederick Keys. In 1412⁄3 innings pitched, he posted an 8–11 record, 5.53 ERA, and 77 strikeouts.[1] Copeland made 18 starts with the Keys in 2012, posting a 3–8 record with a 6.88 ERA before being released by Baltimore on July 19, 2012.[3]

Toronto Blue Jays

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On July 24, 2012, Copeland signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays organization. He spent the remainder of the year with the High–A Dunedin Blue Jays for the rest of the season. In 362⁄3 innings with Dunedin, Copeland posted a 4–1 record, 2.70 ERA, and 32 strikeouts.[1]

Copeland opened the 2014 season with the Double–A New Hampshire Fisher Cats, and earned a late promotion to the Triple–A Buffalo Bisons. In total, he pitched to an 11–9 record, 3.45 ERA, and 105 strikeouts in 1641⁄3 innings.[1] In the offseason he played for the Estrellas de Oriente of the Dominican Winter League, posting a 2–0 record and a 1.23 ERA in 291⁄3 innings.[1] Copeland opened the 2015 season in Triple–A, and earned a 2–1 record with a 1.44 ERA through his first 4 starts.

Following a Blue Jays loss on May 1, 2015, Copeland was promoted to the major leagues for the first time, replacing Andrew Albers on the roster.[4] He made his debut on May 2, pitching 1 scoreless inning in an 11–4 win against the Cleveland Indians. Copeland was optioned back to Triple–A Buffalo the following day,[5] recalled on May 18,[6] and returned to Buffalo on May 29. He was recalled by Toronto again on June 2 to be the 26th man for the second game of a doubleheader against the Washington Nationals, and was returned to Buffalo the next day. Copeland was recalled once again on June 10, to make his first major league start in place of Aaron Sanchez.[7] He earned his first win as the Blue Jays beat the Miami Marlins 7–2. Copeland pitched 7 innings and yielded 7 hits and 1 earned run, while striking out 4.[8] He was optioned back to Buffalo after the game.[9] He was recalled on June 16, after Sanchez was placed on the disabled list,[10] and made 2 additional starts for the Blue Jays before returning to Buffalo.[11] He was designated for assignment on September 13,[12] and outrighted to Buffalo on September 16. Copeland finished his first Major League season with a 1–1 record, 6.46 ERA, and 6 strikeouts in 151⁄3 innings pitched.[13]

Copeland elected free agency on November 6, 2015,[14] but was re-signed to a minor league contract by the Blue Jays on December 18, that included an invitation to spring training.[15] Copeland was reassigned to minor league camp on March 12.[16]

LG Twins

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On April 9, 2016, Copeland's contract was sold to the LG Twins of the KBO League for an undisclosed transfer fee.[17] The Twins then signed him to a one-year, $750,000 contract.[18] After 13 starts, he was waived and released on July 8, and replaced on the Twins' roster by another former major league pitcher, David Huff.[19]

Toronto Blue Jays (second stint)

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On July 24, 2016, Copeland signed a minor league contract to return the Toronto Blue Jays, and was assigned to the Triple–A Buffalo Bisons.[20] He made nine starts for the Bisons, going 3–4 with a 3.04 ERA and 33 strikeouts in 501⁄3 innings.[1] Copeland elected free agency following the season on November 7.[21]

Miami Marlins

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During the 2016 offseason, Copeland signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins.[22] On April 14, 2017, while pitching for the Triple-A New Orleans Baby Cakes, Copeland pitched the first 7 innings of a combined no-hitter against the Iowa Cubs, with Hunter Cervenka pitching the 8th inning, and Brandon Cunniff pitching a perfect ninth.[23] In 26 starts for New Orleans, he posted a 9–11 record and 4.97 ERA with 118 strikeouts in 137+2⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.[24]

New York Mets

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On March 30, 2018, Copeland signed with the Somerset Patriots of the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[25] However, he did not appear for Somerset, and signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets organization April 17.[26] Copeland was called up by the Mets on May 30,[27] and designated for assignment on June 1. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Double–A Binghamton Rumble Ponies on June 3.[28] Copeland elected free agency on October 2.[29]

Washington Nationals

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On December 30, 2018, Copeland signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals.[30] He became a free agent following the 2019 season.[31]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Scott Copeland Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  2. ^ Ogden, Brandon (August 15, 2014). "White Oak product Copeland one level away from Majors". news-journal.com. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  3. ^ Durham, Craig (July 27, 2012). "Copeland Shines in Dunedin Debut". milb.com. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  4. ^ Singh, David (May 2, 2015). "Blue Jays send Pompey, Albers to triple-A Buffalo". Sportsnet. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  5. ^ "Blue Jays option Castro; Delabar, Jenkins recalled". Sportsnet. May 3, 2015. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
  6. ^ "Blue Jays on Twitter". Twitter. May 18, 2015. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
  7. ^ Davidi, Shi (June 9, 2015). "Blue Jays push back Sanchez, will start Copeland". Sportsnet. Retrieved June 10, 2015.
  8. ^ "Blue Jays crush Marlins to extend winning streak". Canadian Press. June 10, 2015. Retrieved June 10, 2015.
  9. ^ Ross, Jamie (June 10, 2015). "Copeland optioned after dominant first start". MLB.com. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
  10. ^ Rutsey, Mike (June 16, 2015). "Copeland hit early and often in Jays' loss to Mets". torontosun.com. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  11. ^ Rutsey, Mike (June 21, 2015). "Jays' Copeland demoted after another poor outing". torontosun.com. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  12. ^ "Blue Jays Tulowitzki out 2-3 weeks with crack in left shoulder blade". ctvnews.ca. September 13, 2015. Retrieved September 13, 2015.
  13. ^ "Scott Copeland Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
  14. ^ "International League Transactions". milb.com. p. November 2015. Retrieved November 7, 2015.
  15. ^ Hoad, Michael (December 18, 2015). "Blue Jays agree to minor-league deals with five pitchers". Sportsnet. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
  16. ^ "Ben Nicholson-Smith on Twitter". Twitter. March 12, 2016. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  17. ^ Matheson, Keegan (April 9, 2016). "Blue Jays minor leaguer Scott Copeland sold to Korean team". jaysjournal.com. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
  18. ^ "'마침내 왔다' LG, 외국인투수 스캇 코프랜드 영입". sports.news.naver.com (in Korean). April 9, 2016. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
  19. ^ "LG Twins acquire new American pitcher". english.yonhapnews.co.kr. July 8, 2016. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  20. ^ "Buffalo Bisons on Twitter". Twitter. July 24, 2016. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
  21. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2016". baseballamerica.com. November 8, 2016. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  22. ^ Eddy, Matt (December 5, 2016). "Minor League Transactions: Nov. 19-Dec. 1". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  23. ^ "Three New Orleans pitchers combine to no hit Iowa Cubs". The Des Moines Register.
  24. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. November 7, 2017. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  25. ^ "Somerset Patriots Ink Major League RHP Scott Copeland". Somerset Patriots. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  26. ^ Schreiber, Nicholas (April 17, 2018). "Mets sign Scott Copeland to a minor league contract". amazinavenue.com. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
  27. ^ "Mets' Scott Copeland: To receive promotion". cbssports.com. May 30, 2018. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
  28. ^ Healey, Tim (June 3, 2018). "Todd Frazier, Anthony Swarzak to rejoin Mets". Newsday. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
  29. ^ Todd, Jeff (October 8, 2018). "Players Electing Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  30. ^ Eddy, Matt (January 12, 2019). "Minor League Transactions: Dec 19 - Jan 10". Baseball America. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  31. ^ Matt Eddy (November 7, 2019). "Minor League Free Agents 2019". Baseball America. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
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