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Andre Darrell Scrubb (born January 13, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He played college baseball at High Point University. Scrubb was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the eighth round of the 2016 MLB draft and has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros. He has played for the Great Britain national baseball team.[1]

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Amateur career

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Scrubb attended C. D. Hylton High School in Woodbridge, Virginia.[2] In 2013, his senior year, he pitched to a 6–2 record and a 1.57 ERA while batting .395.[3][4]

Undrafted out of high school in the 2013 Major League Baseball draft, he enrolled at High Point University where he played college baseball. In 2014, Scrubb's freshman season at High Point, he appeared in 14 games (12 starts), going 2–5 with a 5.22 ERA.[5] As a sophomore in 2015, he pitched in 19 games (making three starts) and went 6–1 with a 2.50 ERA, striking out 48 over 54 innings.[6] After the season, he played in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Chatham Anglers.[7][8][9] In 2016, his junior year, he pitched to an 8–6 record and a 4.86 ERA over 14 starts. He struggled with command, walking 54 batters and throwing 15 wild pitches, but also striking out 94, in 74 innings.[10] After the season, Scrubb was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the eighth round of the 2016 MLB draft.[11]

Professional career

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Los Angeles Dodgers

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Scrubb signed with the Dodgers and made his professional debut with the Arizona League Dodgers, pitching 12+2⁄3 innings in which he compiled an ERA of 2.13. In 2017, Scrubb played for the Great Lakes Loons, posting a 6–2 record and a 1.74 ERA over 51+2⁄3 relief innings.[12]

In 2018, Scrubb returned to Great Lakes to begin the year and was named a Midwest League All-Star.[13][14][15][16] He was promoted to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes in June and to the Tulsa Drillers in August. Over 38 relief appearances between the three clubs, Scrubb went 7–2 with a 2.86 ERA,[17] striking out 72 batters over 63 innings. In 2019, he began the season with Tulsa, earning Texas League All-Star honors.[18]

Houston Astros

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On July 25, 2019, Scrubb was traded to the Houston Astros in exchange for Tyler White.[19][20][21] Houston assigned him to the Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks, with whom he finished the year. Over 41 appearances (two starts) between the two clubs, Scrubb went 6–1 with a 2.78 ERA, striking out 76 over 64+2⁄3 innings.

On July 28, 2020, Scrubb was added to Houston's MLB roster following an arm injury to Joe Biagini. He made his MLB debut that night against the Los Angeles Dodgers.[22][23] Over 23+2⁄3 relief innings pitched with the Astros in 2020, Scrubb went 1-0 with a 1.90 ERA, 24 strikeouts and 20 walks in 20 games.[24] He was added to their postseason roster.[25]

Scrubb began 2021 with Houston, but also spent time with the Sugar Land Skeeters with whom he pitched 15 innings. Scrubb pitched a total of 19+2⁄3 innings with the Astros, going 1-1 with a 5.03 ERA and 21 strikeouts.[26] On August 10, 2021, he was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.[27] On November 30, Scrubb was designated for assignment and outrighted to the Skeeters.[28]

Scrubb missed the majority of the 2022 season with injury, appearing in only 5 games for the Single-A Fayetteville Woodpeckers. He elected free agency following the season on November 10, 2022.[22][29]

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

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On April 6, 2023, Scrubb signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[30] In 15 relief appearances, he posted a 1–1 record with a stellar 1.15 ERA, striking out 18 over 15+2⁄3 innings.

Diablos Rojos del México

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On June 7, 2023, Scrubb had his contract purchased by the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League.[31] In 11 relief appearances, he posted a 1–0 record with a 7.20 ERA and 6 strikeouts in 10.0 innings pitched.

Guerreros de Oaxaca

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On July 3, 2023, Scrubb was traded to the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League.[32] In 13 games for Oaxaca, he posted a 3.21 ERA with 15 strikeouts over 14 innings of work.

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (second stint)

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On August 15, 2023, Scrubb signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[33] In 26 total appearances for the team in 2023, Scrubb logged a 1-2 record and 1.52 ERA with 36 strikeouts and 8 saves across 29+2⁄3 innings pitched.

New York Mets

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On December 3, 2023, Scrubb signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets.[34] He split the 2024 season between the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies and Triple-A Syracuse Mets. In 7 appearances for the two affiliates, Scrubb accumulated an 0-1 record and 4.15 ERA with 7 strikeouts across 13 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2024.[35]

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (third stint)

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On May 7, 2025, Scrubb signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[36] In 33 appearances for Southern Maryland, he posted a 3-2 record and 4.91 ERA with 30 strikeouts and 12 saves over 33 innings of work. On August 20, Scrubb was released by the Blue Crabs.[37]

High Point Rockers

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On August 31, 2025, Scrubb signed with the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[38] He was released on September 16. In 2 games 2 innings of relief he went 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA and 2 strikeouts.

International career

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Scrubb played for the Great Britain national baseball team at the 2023 World Baseball Classic.[1]

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Andre Darrell Scrubb (born January 13, 1995) is an American professional baseball relief pitcher currently playing for the of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Standing at 6 feet 4 inches and weighing 270 pounds, Scrubb is a right-handed thrower and batter who has appeared in (MLB) and various minor and independent leagues throughout his career. He has also represented internationally. Scrubb attended , where he pitched for the Panthers from 2014 to 2016, compiling a 16-12 record with a 4.19 and 189 strikeouts over 186 2/3 in 47 appearances, including 29 starts. In the 2016 MLB Draft, he was selected by the in the eighth round (251st overall) out of . Scrubb began his professional career in the Dodgers' organization, advancing through their system from 2016 to 2019 and posting a combined 21-6 record with a 2.30 and 201 strikeouts in 175 innings across , , , and Double-A levels. On July 25, 2019, he was traded to the Astros in exchange for first baseman . Scrubb made his MLB debut with the Astros on July 28, 2020, during the shortened season, appearing in 20 relief outings with a 1-0 record, 1.90 , and 23 strikeouts in 23.2 innings. In 2021, he pitched in 18 games for Houston, finishing 1-1 with a 5.03 and 22 strikeouts in 19.2 innings. Following his MLB stint, Scrubb spent 2022 in the Astros' system and independent leagues, then played winter ball in . In 2023, he played independently for the before moving to the Mexican League. Scrubb signed a contract with the in December 2023, pitching in 7 appearances (mostly at Double-A) in 2024 with a 4.15 and 7 strikeouts in 13 . On May 7, 2025, he signed with the , where he made 33 relief appearances, recording a 3-2 record, 4.78 , 12 saves, and 30 strikeouts in 32 pitched before being released on August 20. On August 31, 2025, he signed with the , appearing in 2 games with a 0.00 and 2 strikeouts in 2 as of the end of the season.

Early life and amateur career

Early life

Andre Darrell Scrubb was born on January 13, 1995, in Fort Bragg, , to parents Andre Scrubb and Amy Young. He is one of six siblings, including five brothers—Jayson, , Derek, and Nathan—and one sister. His mother, an veteran, contributed to a family background tied to military service, with Scrubb's birth occurring on the U.S. base at Fort Bragg. Growing up on a exposed Scrubb to diverse environments and communities from an early age, fostering adaptability amid frequent relocations common in military families. This setting also sparked his initial interest in , as he began playing the sport in local youth leagues in . The family later relocated to , where Scrubb attended C.D. Hylton High School in Woodbridge, graduating in 2013. There, he continued his baseball involvement by playing for the school's team and other local squads in the area, though he was not selected in the MLB Draft following high school. This led him to pursue at .

College career

Scrubb attended in , from 2014 to 2016, where he played for the Panthers of the . Over his three-year career, he appeared in 47 games, compiling a 16-12 record with 194 strikeouts across 186.2 and a 4.19 . As a right-handed , Scrubb primarily worked as a starter during his junior and senior seasons but also saw time in relief appearances, where his velocity improved to touch 96 mph compared to his typical 88-94 mph range as a starter. In , his sophomore year, he appeared in 19 games (3 starts), posting a 6-1 record with a 2.50 and 48 strikeouts in 54 innings. His development focused on refining command and increasing velocity, which scouts noted as key strengths heading into his senior year. In his final season of 2016, Scrubb started 14 games for the Panthers, finishing with an 8-6 record, a , and a team-high 94 in 74 . His strikeout total ranked seventh in program single-season history at the time. Following a strong showing that positioned him as a draft prospect, Scrubb was selected by the in the eighth round, 251st overall, of the 2016 MLB June Amateur Draft. He signed with the organization on June 16, 2016, receiving a $122,500 .

Professional career

Los Angeles Dodgers organization (2016–2019)

Scrubb signed with the as an eighth-round pick in the 2016 MLB Draft out of , marking his entry into professional baseball. He began his minor league career that summer with the Rookie-level Arizona League Dodgers, where he posted a 2-1 record with a 2.13 and 18 strikeouts over 12.2 innings in 10 appearances. In 2017, Scrubb advanced to the Single-A Great Lakes Loons in the , delivering a standout season with a 6-2 record, 1.74 , and 55 strikeouts in 51.2 across 31 appearances, primarily in . His highlighted his potential as a starter, contributing to a rapid rise through the Dodgers' system. The following year, 2018, saw further progression as he split time across three levels: he started at Great Lakes (3-2, 5.10 in 30 ), then moved up to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (4-0, 0.38 with 28 strikeouts in 23.2 ), and briefly to Double-A Tulsa Drillers (1.93 in 9.1 ). These promotions underscored his adaptability and command, transitioning from Rookie ball to Double-A within two seasons. Scrubb opened 2019 with the Double-A , continuing his strong form with a 6-1 record, 2.45 , and 56 strikeouts in 47.2 innings before the break. On July 25, 2019, the Dodgers traded him to the Astros in exchange for first baseman , ending his tenure in their organization after compiling impressive overall numbers that reflected his quick ascent from rookie to upper-minors pitching.

Houston Astros organization (2019–2022)

Following his trade to the Houston Astros on , 2019, in exchange for infielder , Scrubb was assigned to the Double-A , where he adjusted to the organization's pitching philosophy as a reliever. In 12 appearances with the Hooks, he posted a 0-0 record with a 3.71 and 20 strikeouts over 17 innings, providing a foundation for his rapid ascent to the major leagues. This move from the organization proved pivotal, accelerating his path to a big-league opportunity amid the Astros' bullpen needs. Scrubb made his MLB debut on July 28, 2020, against the Dodgers, tossing a scoreless inning in relief during a shortened season impacted by the . In 20 regular-season appearances that year, he recorded a 1-0 mark with a 1.90 , one save, and 24 in 23.2 innings, contributing 1.0 as a reliable high-leverage option in the Astros' bullpen. His debut and subsequent performances highlighted his potential as a strikeout artist with a fastball-slider mix, earning him a spot in the postseason roster. In the 2020 playoffs, Scrubb appeared in four games across the ALDS and ALCS, allowing one earned run over 4 innings with seven strikeouts. Specifically, he pitched 1 scoreless inning in the ALDS against the and 3 innings with 1 run allowed in the ALCS versus the , helping stabilize late-inning situations during Houston's run to the pennant. Scrubb's 2021 season was marred by injuries, including a right strain that sidelined him multiple times, limiting him to 18 MLB appearances with a 1-1 record, 5.03 , and 21 strikeouts in 19.2 innings. During rehabilitation assignments with the Triple-A Sugar Land Skeeters, he made 15 outings, posting a 1.80 and 20 strikeouts in 15 innings. Injuries persisted into 2022, where he spent much of the year on the 60-day ; his only action came in five rehab games with the Fayetteville , going 0-1 with a 4.05 and 8 strikeouts in 6.2 innings. During the 2022–23 offseason, he played winter ball in for the Santurce Crabbers, appearing in 13 games. On November 10, 2022, Scrubb elected free agency after being outrighted to Triple-A.

Independent and Mexican leagues (2023)

Following his election to free agency from the Houston Astros organization on November 10, 2022, Scrubb signed with the of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball in early April 2023. In 26 relief appearances across multiple stints with the Blue Crabs during the season, Scrubb compiled a 1–2 record with a 1.52 ERA, allowing just five earned runs over 29⅔ innings while recording 36 strikeouts and eight saves. On June 7, 2023, the of the purchased Scrubb's contract from the Blue Crabs. In 11 relief outings for Diablos, he posted a 1–0 mark with a 7.20 across 10 , striking out six batters. Scrubb was assigned to the on July 4, 2023, after a transaction from Diablos. With , he made 13 appearances, going 0–1 with a 3.21 in 14 and tallying 15 strikeouts. Later that summer, on August 15, Scrubb returned to the Blue Crabs after being released from his contract, providing bullpen stability through the end of the regular season. These independent and appearances helped Scrubb rebuild consistency following injuries that had limited him in prior years.

New York Mets organization (2024)

On December 3, 2023, Scrubb signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets as a free agent, marking his return to an MLB organization's affiliated system after time in independent leagues. He reported to spring training and was assigned to the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies in April 2024, where he appeared in six relief outings, posting a 0-1 record with a 3.27 ERA and seven strikeouts over 11 innings. This performance highlighted his efforts to refine his relief pitching in a structured minor league environment, building on his prior independent ball experience as preparation for affiliated baseball. Scrubb earned a promotion to the Triple-A on May 14, 2024, but his time there was brief and hampered by effectiveness and injury. In one appearance, he recorded a 9.00 over two without a decision or strikeouts, after which he was placed on the seven-day on May 15 and later transferred to the full-season on June 13. Throughout his Mets tenure, Scrubb focused on developing his role as a late-inning reliever, though he received no call-up to the major leagues during the season. Scrubb was activated from the injured list on November 4, 2024, and subsequently elected free agency, ending his brief stint in the Mets organization.

Atlantic League (2025)

In 2025, following his free agency from the New York Mets organization after the 2024 season, Scrubb returned to the Atlantic League by re-signing with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs on May 7. As a primary closer and reliever for the Blue Crabs' bullpen, he made 33 appearances, compiling a 3–2 record, a 4.78 ERA, 12 saves, and 30 strikeouts over 32 innings pitched. These efforts highlighted his continued effectiveness in high-leverage situations within the independent circuit, though no pursuits of a major league return were reported during this period. Scrubb was released by the Blue Crabs in late August and subsequently signed with the on August 31. In limited late-season action with , he served as a reliever in two games, allowing no earned runs across 2 innings with 2 strikeouts and maintaining a 0.00 . He was placed on the inactive list on September 10, reinstated on September 12, and released by on September 16. As of November 2025, Scrubb remains a with no announced commitments for winter leagues.

International career

World Baseball Classic

Scrubb earned eligibility for the through his ancestry, as players with ties to former British territories such as qualify for representation under rules. Following his release as a from the Astros organization after the 2022 season, he was selected for the roster in February 2023. This opportunity came amid his ongoing preparation for a return to professional play, highlighting his value as a reliever with prior Major League experience. In the tournament's Pool C at in , from March 11 to 13, Scrubb made two relief appearances for . Over 2 innings pitched, he allowed 4 runs on 3 hits and 3 walks while recording 3 strikeouts, resulting in an 18.00 ERA. His outings contributed to the team's efforts in a challenging group featuring powerhouses like the , Mexico, , and . Great Britain concluded pool play with a 1-2 record, securing their first-ever WBC victory in a 7-5 comeback win over on March 13 but falling 2-6 to the on March 11 and 18-8 to on March 12. Scrubb's participation marked a notable international debut, showcasing his ability to compete on a global stage despite the team's elimination from advancement.

National team representation

Scrubb qualified to represent under World Baseball Classic rules, which permit players eligible for citizenship in a participating country to join the roster, even if not current citizens. His primary involvement with the national team came via the , serving as a reliever for the squad in their tournament debut. Following that event, Scrubb has not appeared in other major international competitions, including the European Baseball Championships. As of early 2025, Scrubb remains affiliated with Baseball Great Britain and is projected as a potential contributor to the team's pitching staff for upcoming events, such as the . This national team connection has provided additional exposure amid his transitions to independent and .

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