The Long Island Ducks added a new played this past week when they announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Kristian Scott, adding an experienced arm to their bullpen ahead of the upcoming season. Scott begins his first season with the Ducks and his sixth in professional baseball, bringing a track record of consistency and reliability to the Atlantic League club.
“Kristian has consistently excelled on the mound throughout his career,” said Ducks manager Lew Ford. “We look forward to having him as part of our pitching staff this season.”
Scott has split his first five professional seasons between the Frontier League and the American Association. Across 175 career appearances, including two starts, he owns a 16-9 record with a 3.26 ERA, 17 saves, and 187 strikeouts over 209.2 innings pitched. The 28-year-old has spent the past two seasons with the Cleburne Railroaders, earning American Association All-Star honors in 2024. During the 2025 campaign, he posted a 2-1 record with a 2.86 ERA and five saves in 35 appearances. One year earlier, Scott went 6-3 with a 2.66 ERA and eight saves in 34 games.
A Pasadena, California native, Scott also pitched two seasons with the Schaumburg Boomers of the Frontier League from 2022 through 2023. In 81 combined appearances during that span, he recorded an 8-3 record with a 2.33 ERA, four saves, and 95 strikeouts against 35 walks over 89 innings. Scott began his professional career in 2021 with the Gary SouthShore RailCats and Schaumburg, making 25 relief appearances between the two clubs. Prior to turning professional, he played two seasons of collegiate baseball at California State University, Chico, where he continued to refine the command and durability that have defined his professional success. He is expected to provide depth, experience, and late-inning stability as the Ducks prepare for competitive Atlantic League championship pursuit this season.