Logan Verrett: 2015 NL Champion Mets Reliever (2015 - 2016)

Scott Logan Verrett was born June 19th, 1990, in Woodlands, Teas. The six foot two right-handed pitcher attended Baylor University pitching for the Baylor Bears.

As a freshman he was the teams closer earning seven wins & a save in his first eight games. He became a starting pitcher in his sophomore & junior years, going 12-9 overall. He collected 257 strike outs, third among Baylor pitchers who attended the school three years or less.

In 2011Verrett was drafted by the New York Mets as a third-round pick (101st overall pick). In 2013 he was tied for most wins in the Eastern League with 12.

In 2014 he was invited to the Mets Spring Training as a non-roster player. He eventually made the AAA Las Vegas 51s where he went 11-5 with a 4.33 ERA. 

In the off season he was lost to the Baltimore Orioles getting selected in the Rule 5 draft. The Orioles waived him, hoping to work out a deal with the Mets but he was claimed by the Texas Rangers.

MLB Career: On April 8th, Verrett would make his MLB debut pitching in relief for Texas giving up two runs on four hits in 2.2 innings in a 10-0 loss to the Oakland A's. 

On April 12th, Verrett came in relief in the 13th inning in a tie with the Astros. In the top of the 14th inning he served up a two run HR to Hank Conger taking the loss.

He made two more appearances with Texas; then was returned to the New York Mets. 

Mets Career: The Mets sent him to AAA Las Vegas where he went 2-0 with a 3.00 ERA in 11 games.

On June 18th, Verrett made his Mets debut pitching two innings in a 7-1 loss to the Blue Jays in Toronto, striking out four batters. On July 5th he collected a rare save, pitching three scoreless innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

On August 23rd he was given a start by the Mets in order to rest Matt Harvey. Verrett was excellent, becoming the first Mets pitcher to ever pitch at least eight innings at Coors Field in Colorado. He pitched eight innings, allowing one run while striking out eight in a 5-1 win over the Rockies. He was just the sixth Mets pitcher to allow one run or less in a start at that ballpark.

The Mets would give him three more starts in September as to rest their young starters & reduce innings for the post season. On September 14th, he allowed just one run in five innings over the Marlins at Citi Field, getting no decision in the victory. On September 22nd, Verrett took a loss to the Braves allowing a pair of HRs to Jace Peterson & Hector Olivera.

On October 4th, he was one of seven pitchers who threw a 1-0 shut out over the Nationals at Citi Field.

On the year he went 1-2 with a save & a 3.59 ERA in 18 appearances. He struck out 39 batters & walked 15 in 47.2 innings of work. He did not pitch in the post season.

After the Pennant: For 2016 Verrett would be helpful as a Mets spot starter, filling in for the injured staff as well as in the relief role.

On April 13th, Verrett pitched six innings of shutout ball in a 2-1 loss to the Miami Marlins.

On April 19th, he got his first win throwing six shutout innings at Philadelphia, as the Mets put up eleven runs of support. 

First Career Hit: In the 5th inning, he collected his first career hit with a leadoff double off Vince Velasquez.

On April 25th & 26th, he collected two victories in relief beating the Cincinnati Reds in back-to-back games pitching 2.1 scoreless innings. In his last 16.1 innings he did not allow a run. Verrett was 3-0 with a 2.66 ERA.  

On May 14th, after having made five relief appearances, he made a start in Colorado. But this one did not go as well as his gem the previous year. The Rockies beat him up for a season high seven runs on ten hits in 7-4 loss.

Verrett would not win another game all season, he would lose eight straight decisions thru the rest of the season. Five losses came in a starting role with three in relief. Verrett would finish up at 3-8 with a 5.20 ERA striking out 66 batters walking 43 in 91.2 innings in 35 games, 12 starts.

In those eight losses five of them came in starts. He struck out 66 batters walked 43 & gave up 16 HRs in 91 innings in 35 appearances (12 starts).

At the end of the year, he was traded to the Baltimore Orioles for cash considerations. 

Post Mets Career: In four games with the Orioles, he was 2-0 with a 4.22 ERA before injuries struck again. 

KBO: In 2018 he played baseball in the Korea Baseball Organization for the NC Dinos going 6-10.

From 2019-2022 Verrett would play in the minor leagues for Oakland, Seattle & Washington.

Career Stats: In his three-year career he was 6-9 with a save & a 4.62 ERA. He struck out 114 batters & walked 61 in 150 innings in 57 appearances in 16 starts.

Family: Logan & his wife Erin have two children; they reside in Arlington Texas.

Retirement: Logan & his wife are real estate agents in the Dallas/ Fort Worth Texas area.