Player Spotlight - Scott McGregor

Scott McGregor pitched for the Orioles from 1976 through 1987. Some snippets from his career:

- Was a high school teammate of George Brett

- Drafted by the Yankees in 1972

- Tied for Eastern League lead with 12 wins at West Have in 1973

- He was acquired in a trade by the Orioles in June 1976. In that same trade the O's also acquired Rudy May, Tippy Martinez, Rick Dempsey and Dave Pagan for Doyle Alexander, Ellie Hendricks, Grant Jackson and Jimmy Freeman.

- Named International League's top lefty at Rochester for 1976 season

- Appeared in 29 games for the O's in 1977, pitching 114 innings and earning 4 saves

- Won 7 straight games in 7 consecutive appearances beginning on April 24, 1978. Retired the first 20 Royals in August 9, 1978 game. On September 5, 1978, was credited with a save against the Red Sox without throwing a pitch, picking a runner off 1st base

- Pitched well in the post-season (1979 and 1983): In the ALCS he "went 1-1 with a sparkling 0.57 ERA, including an 8-0, 6-hit shutout over the Angels on October 6, 1979, to to wrap up the ALCS. and in World Series competition he was 2-2 with a 2.12 ERA." (from 1989 baseball card). Won game 5 (final game) of 1983 World Series, shutting out the Phillie 5-0.

- Pitched 1-0 shutout vs the Yankees on August 17, 1980. 20th win of season came in last game of the season, a victory over the Indians on October 5, 1980.

- Was a school teacher during the off-season

- May 20, Shut out Twins; June 8, no earned runs, complete game; July 28, hurled 8 innings for 2-1 victory vs. White Sox (what year?)

- Missed final month of 1984 season with a broken finger

- From 1979 to 1985, had the second highest winning percentage in baseball.

- Ranked first in wins on Orioles in '85 (with 14)

- Going into 1986 season, had thrown only one wild pitch in more than 3 seasons

- First major league win: 4-20-77; first shutout: 9-7-77; first shutout: 5-21-78

- Career record: 138-105, 3.95 ERA, 2,124 IP, 894 Ks, 511 BBs