[6] However, he was signed by the California Angels as an amateur free agent shortly after the draft on June 13, 1990.

In 27 pitching appearances, he had an earned run average (ERA) of 1.34, and won two games and lost one.

Scott made his debut against the Toronto Blue Jays, and pitched a shutout eighth inning in a 10–5 loss.

[8] He pitched in ten more games that season, and notched his only major league win on September 19 against the Texas Rangers.

After pitching in 14 games with an ERA over 10 for the Tucson Sidewinders, the AAA affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, he retired.

[12] On October 25, 2021, Scott was promoted to the title of pitching coach, after Steve Foster stepped down to spend more time with his family.