Travis MacGregor
MacGregor with the Altoona Curve in 2022
Los Angeles Angels
Pitcher
Born: (1997-10-15) October 15, 1997
Tarpon Springs, Florida
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Travis Slayden MacGregor (born October 15, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Los Angeles Angels organization.

Amateur career

MacGregor attended East Lake High School in Tarpon Springs, Florida. As a senior in 2016, he posted a 0.92 ERA with 82 strikeouts over 54 innings.[1] He was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second round with the 68th overall selection of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft.[2][3] He signed for $900,000, forgoing his commitment to play college baseball at Clemson University.

Professional career

Pittsburgh Pirates

MacGregor made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast League Pirates, going 1–1 with a 3.13 ERA over 31+2⁄3 innings.[4] He spent the 2017 season with the Bristol Pirates with whom he started 12 games and went 1–4 with a 7.84 ERA over 41+1⁄3 innings.[5] He played 2018 with the West Virginia Power and started 15 games, going 1–4 with a 3.25 ERA and 74 strikeouts over 63+2⁄3 innings.[6]

He sat out the 2019 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, and also did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season.[7]

MacGregor returned to play in 2021 with the Altoona Curve and went 4–9 with a 6.25 ERA over 21 starts, striking out 88 batters over 90+2⁄3 innings.[8] MacGregor opened the 2022 season with Altoona in their starting rotation but was later moved to the bullpen.[9] In late June, he was promoted to the Indianapolis Indians.[10] Over 38 games (three starts) between the two teams, he went 6–4 with a 5.22 ERA and 103 strikeouts over 81 innings.[11]

On November 10, 2022, MacGregor elected free agency.[12] On March 9, 2023, he re–signed with the Pirates on a minor league contract. He finished the season with a 3.82 ERA and 84 strikeouts in 77+2⁄3 innings between Double-A Altoona and Triple-A Indianapolis. MacGregor elected free agency following the season on November 6.[13]

Los Angeles Angels

On December 4, 2023, MacGregor signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels.[14]

References

  1. ↑ "East Lake's Christian James, Travis MacGregor ready for draft day".
  2. ↑ "Pirates select Travis MacGregor 68th overall in 2016 Draft". MLB.com.
  3. ↑ "Pittsburgh Pirates swoop in late to snap up East Lake's Travis MacGregor".
  4. ↑ Wilson, David (June 24, 2016). "Tarpon Springs' Travis MacGregor begins pro career with GCL Pirates". The Bradenton Herald. Archived from the original on December 19, 2022. Retrieved December 19, 2022.
  5. ↑ "It's been a long wait for pitcher MacGregor".
  6. ↑ "Pirates' Travis MacGregor: Developing well in full-season league". Cbssports.com.
  7. ↑ "Injury Rehab Helps Travis MacGregor Grow as a Pitcher".
  8. ↑ "Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins, Pirates News, Live Coverage | DK Pittsburgh Sports".
  9. ↑ "Pirates prospects report: Changes spark Tyler Samaniego's hitless streak, Travis MacGregor's success".
  10. ↑ "Curve Can't Solve Erie Pitching".
  11. ↑ "Travis MacGregor Stats, Fantasy & News".
  12. ↑ Dreker, John. "Seven Pirates Reach Minor League Free Agency; Pirates Re-Sign Lolo Sanchez | Pirates Prospects".
  13. ↑ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Angels' Travis MacGregor: Signs minors pact with Angels". cbssports.com.
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