Rob Scahill


Robert Joseph Scahill is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He previously played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado Rockies, Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago White Sox.

Career

Colorado Rockies

Scahill attended Willowbrook High School in Villa Park, Illinois, and Bradley University, where he played college baseball for the Bradley Braves. The New York Yankees selected Scahill in the 48th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft, but he did not sign, and returned to Bradley for his senior year. He was then drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the ninth round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft.
Scahill was called up to the majors for the first time on September 5, 2012.

Pittsburgh Pirates

He was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Shane Carle on November 11, 2014.

Milwaukee Brewers

On July 12, 2016, he was claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers and optioned to the Colorado Springs Sky Sox of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League. Scahill was designated for assignment by the Brewers on January 31, 2017. On May 1, 2017, the Brewers purchased Scahill's contract from Colorado Springs.

Chicago White Sox

On December 1, 2017, Scahill signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox. He began the season with the AAA Charlotte Knights, and was promoted to the major leagues on September 8, 2018.

Chicago Cubs

On January 18, 2019, Scahill signed a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs. He was released on March 9, 2019.