About Scott Downs
Scott Jeremy Downs (born March 17, 1976) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs, Montreal Expos, Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Atlanta Braves, and Chicago White Sox. He has been a starter, reliever and closer during his baseball career. == Amateur career == Downs was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. He attended Pleasure Ridge Park High School, where he was selected as Kentucky's Mr. Baseball. He was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the 12th round (342nd overall) of the 1994 Major League Baseball draft, but he opted to attend the University of Kentucky instead of signing a professional contract. In 1996, he played collegiate summer baseball in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox. At the end of his junior season at Kentucky, he was selected by the Chicago Cubs in third round (94th overall) of the 1997 Major League Baseball draft. == Professional career == === Chicago Cubs === Downs made his debut for the Williamsport Cubs of the New York–Penn League, a Low-A affiliate of the Cubs.
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