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'''Travis Slayden MacGregor''' (born October 15, 1997) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] in the [[Los Angeles Angels]] organization.
'''Travis Slayden MacGregor''' (born October 15, 1997) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] who is a free agent.


==Amateur career==
==Career==
MacGregor attended [[East Lake High School (Tarpon Springs, Florida)|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.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseballpreps/east-lakes-christian-james-travis-macgregor--ready-for-draft-day/2280730/ | title=East Lake's Christian James, Travis MacGregor ready for draft day }}</ref> He was selected by the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] in the second round with the 68th overall selection of the [[2016 Major League Baseball draft]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/pirates-select-travis-macgregor-68th-overall-in-2016-draft-183188614 | title=Pirates select Travis MacGregor 68th overall in 2016 Draft | website=[[MLB.com]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseballpreps/pittsburgh-pirates-swoop-in-late-to-snap-up-east-lakes-travis-macgregor/2281118/ | title=Pittsburgh Pirates swoop in late to snap up East Lake's Travis MacGregor }}</ref> He signed for $900,000, forgoing his commitment to play [[college baseball]] at [[Clemson University]].
MacGregor attended [[East Lake High School (Tarpon Springs, Florida)|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.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseballpreps/east-lakes-christian-james-travis-macgregor--ready-for-draft-day/2280730/ | title=East Lake's Christian James, Travis MacGregor ready for draft day }}</ref>


==Professional career==
===Pittsburgh Pirates===
===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]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/pirates-select-travis-macgregor-68th-overall-in-2016-draft-183188614 | title=Pirates select Travis MacGregor 68th overall in 2016 Draft | website=[[MLB.com]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseballpreps/pittsburgh-pirates-swoop-in-late-to-snap-up-east-lakes-travis-macgregor/2281118/ | title=Pittsburgh Pirates swoop in late to snap up East Lake's Travis MacGregor }}</ref> He signed for $900,000, forgoing his commitment to play [[college baseball]] at [[Clemson University]].
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MacGregor made his professional debut with the [[Gulf Coast League Pirates]], going 1–1 with a 3.13 ERA over {{fraction|31|2|3}} innings.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=David |date=June 24, 2016 |title=Tarpon Springs’ Travis MacGregor begins pro career with GCL Pirates |url=https://www.bradenton.com/sports/article85697902.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20221219225445/https://amp.bradenton.com/article85697902.html |archive-date=December 19, 2022 |access-date=December 19, 2022 |website=[[The Bradenton Herald]]}}</ref> 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 {{fraction|41|1|3}} innings.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.altoonamirror.com/sports/altoona-curve/2021/05/its-been-a-long-wait-for-pitcher-macgregor/ | title=It's been a long wait for pitcher MacGregor }}</ref> He played 2018 with the [[West Virginia Power]] and started 15 games, going 1–4 with a 3.25 ERA and 74 strikeouts over {{fraction|63|2|3}} innings.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/pirates-travis-macgregor-developing-well-in-full-season-league/ | title=Pirates' Travis MacGregor: Developing well in full-season league | newspaper=Cbssports.com }}</ref>


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MacGregor made his professional debut with the [[Gulf Coast League Pirates]], going 1–1 with a 3.13 ERA over {{fraction|31|2|3}} innings.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=David |date=June 24, 2016 |title=Tarpon Springs' Travis MacGregor begins pro career with GCL Pirates |url=https://www.bradenton.com/sports/article85697902.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20221219225445/https://amp.bradenton.com/article85697902.html |archive-date=December 19, 2022 |access-date=December 19, 2022 |website=[[The Bradenton Herald]]}}</ref> 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 {{fraction|41|1|3}} innings.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.altoonamirror.com/sports/altoona-curve/2021/05/its-been-a-long-wait-for-pitcher-macgregor/ | title=It's been a long wait for pitcher MacGregor }}</ref> He played 2018 with the [[West Virginia Power]] and started 15 games, going 1–4 with a 3.25 ERA and 74 strikeouts over {{fraction|63|2|3}} innings.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/pirates-travis-macgregor-developing-well-in-full-season-league/ | title=Pirates' Travis MacGregor: Developing well in full-season league | newspaper=Cbssports.com }}</ref>
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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.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/injury-rehab-helps-travis-macgregor-grow-as-a-pitcher/ | title=Injury Rehab Helps Travis MacGregor Grow as a Pitcher }}</ref>


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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]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/injury-rehab-helps-travis-macgregor-grow-as-a-pitcher/ | title=Injury Rehab Helps Travis MacGregor Grow as a Pitcher | date=14 January 2020 }}</ref>
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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 {{fraction|90|2|3}} innings.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.dkpittsburghsports.com/2022/04/24/pirates-minor-leagues-oneil-cruz-walk-off-homer-indianapolis-nick-gonzales-altoona-curve-ctg | title=Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins, Pirates News, Live Coverage &#124; DK Pittsburgh Sports }}</ref> MacGregor opened the 2022 season with Altoona in their starting rotation but was later moved to the bullpen.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://theathletic.com/3365886/2022/06/15/pirates-prospects-tyler-samaniego-travis-macgregor/ | title=Pirates prospects report: Changes spark Tyler Samaniego's hitless streak, Travis MacGregor's success }}</ref> In late June, he was promoted to the [[Indianapolis Indians]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.wccsradio.com/2022/06/20/curve-cant-solve-erie-pitching/ | title=Curve Can't Solve Erie Pitching }}</ref> Over 38 games (three starts) between the two teams, he went 6–4 with a 5.22 ERA and 103 strikeouts over 81 innings.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.milb.com/player/travis-macgregor-669740 | title=Travis MacGregor Stats, Fantasy & News }}</ref>


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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 {{fraction|90|2|3}} innings.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.dkpittsburghsports.com/2022/04/24/pirates-minor-leagues-oneil-cruz-walk-off-homer-indianapolis-nick-gonzales-altoona-curve-ctg | title=Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins, Pirates News, Live Coverage &#124; DK Pittsburgh Sports }}</ref> MacGregor opened the 2022 season with Altoona in their starting rotation but was later moved to the bullpen.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://theathletic.com/3365886/2022/06/15/pirates-prospects-tyler-samaniego-travis-macgregor/ | title=Pirates prospects report: Changes spark Tyler Samaniego's hitless streak, Travis MacGregor's success | last1=Biertempfel | first1=Rob }}</ref> In late June, he was promoted to the [[Indianapolis Indians]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.wccsradio.com/2022/06/20/curve-cant-solve-erie-pitching/ | title=Curve Can't Solve Erie Pitching }}</ref> Over 38 games (three starts) between the two teams, he went 6–4 with a 5.22 ERA and 103 strikeouts over 81 innings.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.milb.com/player/travis-macgregor-669740 | title=Travis MacGregor Stats, Fantasy & News }}</ref>
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On November 10, 2022, MacGregor elected free agency.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.piratesprospects.com/2022/11/seven-pirates-reach-minor-league-free-agency-pirates-re-sign-lolo-sanchez.html|title=Seven Pirates Reach Minor League Free Agency; Pirates Re-Sign Lolo Sanchez &#124; Pirates Prospects|first=John|last=Dreker}}</ref> 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 {{fraction|77|2|3}} innings between Double-A Altoona and Triple-A Indianapolis. He elected free agency on November 6. <ref>https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-11-06</ref>

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On November 10, 2022, MacGregor elected free agency.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.piratesprospects.com/2022/11/seven-pirates-reach-minor-league-free-agency-pirates-re-sign-lolo-sanchez.html|title=Seven Pirates Reach Minor League Free Agency; Pirates Re-Sign Lolo Sanchez &#124; Pirates Prospects|first=John|last=Dreker}}</ref> 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 {{fraction|77|2|3}} innings between Double-A Altoona and Triple-A Indianapolis. MacGregor elected free agency again following the season on November 6.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2023 MiLB Free Agents|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2023-milb-free-agents/|access-date=December 18, 2023|website=baseballamerica.com|date=8 November 2023 |language=en}}</ref>


===Los Angeles Angels===
===Los Angeles Angels===
On December 4, 2023, MacGregor signed a minor league contract with the [[Los Angeles Angels]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/angels-travis-macgregor-signs-minors-pact-with-angels/|title=Angels' Travis MacGregor: Signs minors pact with Angels|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref>
On December 4, 2023, MacGregor signed a minor league contract with the [[Los Angeles Angels]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/angels-travis-macgregor-signs-minors-pact-with-angels/|title=Angels' Travis MacGregor: Signs minors pact with Angels|website=cbssports.com|date=6 December 2023 |language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-07-04 | title=Transactions }}</ref> He re–signed with the organization on July 11.<ref>https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-07-11</ref> On November 6, he elected free agency.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2024/|title=Minor League Free Agents 2024|work=Baseball America|date=November 6, 2024|accessdate=November 6, 2024|first=Matt|last=Eddy}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 16:11, 7 November 2024

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

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

Career

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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

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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

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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

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  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.
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