Scott Aldred is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for several teams during his career. He was born on June 12, 1968, in Flint, Michigan, and attended Hill-McCloy High School in Montrose, Michigan. After high school, Aldred was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 16th round of the 1986 Major League Baseball draft.
Aldred made his Major League debut with the Tigers in 1990 and spent four seasons with the team. He was primarily used as a relief pitcher during his time with the Tigers, but he also made some starts. In 1993, Aldred had his best season with the Tigers, posting a 3.97 ERA in 47 appearances.
After the 1993 season, Aldred was traded to the Montreal Expos. He spent one season with the Expos before being traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Aldred spent two seasons with the Pirates, primarily as a starting pitcher. In 1996, he had a career-high 11 wins and a 4.43 ERA in 30 starts.
In 1997, Aldred signed with the Kansas City Royals as a free agent. He spent two seasons with the Royals, primarily as a relief pitcher. In 1998, he had a 3.63 ERA in 57 appearances.
After the 1998 season, Aldred signed with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays as a free agent. He spent two seasons with the Devil Rays, primarily as a relief pitcher. In 2000, he had a 4.91 ERA in 38 appearances.
Aldred's Major League career ended after the 2000 season. He finished his career with a 27-30 record, a 5.06 ERA, and 301 strikeouts in 518 innings pitched. After his playing career, Aldred became a pitching coach in the minor leagues. He has worked for several organizations, including the Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, and Cincinnati Reds.
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