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Jesse Scholtens

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Jesse Scholtens
Scholtens with the White Sox in 2023
Tampa Bay Rays – No. 65
Pitcher
Born: (1994-04-06) April 6, 1994 (age 32)
Fairfield, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 7, 2023, for the Chicago White Sox
MLB statistics
(through 2026 season)
Win–loss record6–13
Earned run average4.98
Strikeouts107
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Jesse Scholtens (born April 6, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox.

Career

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San Diego Padres

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Scholtens was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 9th round, 264th overall of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft out of Wright State University.[1] Scholtens split his first professional season between the Low-A Tri-City Dust Devils, Single-A Fort Wayne TinCaps, and High-A Lake Elsinore Storm, recording a cumulative 1.54 ERA in 19 games. He split the following year with Fort Wayne and Lake Elsinore, making a total of 25 appearances (24 starts) and posting a 7–9 record and 3.60 ERA with 123 strikeouts in 147+1⁄3 innings pitched.[2]

In 2018, Scholtens played for the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas and Double-A San Antonio Missions, making 27 appearances (24 starts) and recording a 4.14 ERA and 8–8 record with 119 strikeouts in 137 innings pitched.[3] He spent the 2019 season with the Double-A Amarillo Sod Poodles, pitching to a 5–7 record and 5.40 ERA with 129 strikeouts in 125 innings of work across 24 contests (20 starts). Scholtens did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]

Scholtens returned to El Paso in 2021, making 21 appearances (20 starts) for the team and logging a 3–10 record and 5.05 ERA with 103 strikeouts in 101+2⁄3 innings pitched.[5] He spent the 2022 season with El Paso as well, pitching in 37 games (starting 15) and registering a 4–4 record and 4.10 ERA with 92 strikeouts in 83+1⁄3 innings of work.[6] He elected minor league free agency following the season on November 10, 2022.[7]

Chicago White Sox

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On December 20, 2022, Scholtens signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox organization.[8] He was assigned to the Triple-A Charlotte Knights to begin the 2023 season.[9] On April 7, 2023, Scholtens was selected the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[10] He made 26 appearances (11 starts for the White Sox during his rookie campaign, compiling a 1–9 record and 5.29 ERA with 58 strikeouts across 85 innings pitched.

On February 27, 2024, It was announced that Scholtens would undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire 2024 season.[11] On August 2, 2025, Scholtens was activated from the injured list and optioned to Triple-A Charlotte.[12] He was designated for assignment the following day, after the team acquired Bryan Hudson and Elvis Peguero.[13]

Tampa Bay Rays

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On August 4, 2025, Scholtens was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Rays.[14] He made two appearances for Tampa Bay, posting an 0-1 record and 5.40 ERA with 12 strikeouts across 8+1⁄3 innings pitched.

Scholtens was optioned to the Triple-A Durham Bulls to begin the 2026 season.[15]

References

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  1. ↑ "Wright State's Jesse Scholtens drafted by San Diego Padres". daytondailynews.com. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Minors: Scholtens leads Storm to third straight win". sandiegouniontribune.com. June 10, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Jesse Scholtens Stats & Scouting Report". May 24, 2017.
  4. ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Chihuahuas roster includes 11 players with Major League experience". elpasotimes.com. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  6. ↑ "San Diego Padres Daily Farm Report: June 24". madfriars.com. June 25, 2022. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  7. ↑ "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. November 13, 2022. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  8. ↑ "White Sox Sign Jesse Scholtens To Minor League Deal". soxon35th.com. December 31, 2022. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Charlotte Knights 2023 Season Preview". southsidesox.com. March 31, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  10. ↑ "White Sox's Jesse Scholtens: Contract selected by White Sox". cbssports.com. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Jesse Scholtens to Undergo Tommy John Surgery". February 27, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Orioles Claim Ryan Noda Off Waivers". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
  13. ↑ Deeds, Nick (August 3, 2025). "White Sox Claim Bryan Hudson, Elvis Peguero". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 31, 2025.
  14. ↑ McDonald, Darragh (August 4, 2025). "Rays Claim Jesse Scholtens". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Rays Have No Surprises With Recent Spring Training Cuts". si.com. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
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