Connor Van Scoyoc Explained

Connor Van Scoyoc
Team:	Colorado Rockies
Position:	Pitcher
Birth Date:	26 November 1999
Birth Place:	Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S.
Bats:	Right
Throws:	Right
Debutleague:	MLB
Statleague:	MLB
Stat1label:	Win–loss record
Stat2label:	Earned run average
Stat3label:	Strikeouts

Connor John Van Scoyoc (born November 26, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Colorado Rockies organization.

Career

Van Scoyoc attended Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The Los Angeles Angels selected Van Scoyoc in the 11th round of the 2018 MLB draft and Van Scoyoc signed with the Angels for a $397,500 signing bonus, rather than follow through with his commitment to play college baseball for Arizona State University.^[1] He underwent Tommy John surgery in 2019 and then did not play in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.^[2]

On June 24, 2023, the Angels traded Van Scoyoc to the Colorado Rockies for Mike Moustakas.^[3]

Personal life

Van Scoyoc's grandfather, Jim, won 700 games as the baseball coach for Norway High School. His father, Aaron, and older brother, Spencer, have played in Minor League Baseball. Spencer is currently in the Philadelphia Phillies organization.^[4] His great uncle, Mike Boddicker, played in Major League Baseball (MLB).^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Cedar Rapids Jefferson's Connor Van Scoyoc waits and waits for his first pro outing . The Gazette . Jeff . Johnson . August 11, 2018 . June 30, 2023.
2. Web site: Connor Van Scoyoc keeps plugging along in 5th professional baseball season . The Gazette . May 6, 2023 . June 30, 2023.
3. Web site: Newman . Kyle . Rockies trade Mike Moustakas to Angels in exchange for Connor Van Scoyoc . Denverpost.com . June 24, 2023 . June 30, 2023.
4. Web site: Jefferson’s Connor Van Scoyoc carrying on family tradition . The Gazette . January 26, 2017 . June 30, 2023.
5. Web site: Iowan Connor Van Scoyoc firmly on big-league radar with Angels . Desmoinesregister.com . February 2, 2023 . June 30, 2023.