Groomed as a starter, Aldred suffered through a number of middling seasons in the AL before finding a niche as an effective middle reliever with the Phillies. Even then, the veteran southpaw had trouble retiring left-handed hitters. (JGR)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»April 11, 1999: The Devil Rays defeat the Red Sox, 5–4, as P Scott Aldred picks up the win in relief. The victory ends Aldred's major league record streak of 50 appearances without a win, loss or save.