Anthony “Tony” Scott

Class of 1969

ANTHONY “TONY” SCOTT WITHROW TIGERS BOYS’ BASEBALL, CLASS OF 1969 Anthony “Tony” Scott, Class of 1969, transformed outstanding talent and quiet leadership at Withrow into a distinguished career in Major League Baseball. During his senior year, Major League scouts took notice as he batted .450 through the first three weeks of the season, while playing excellent defense in right field. Emerging as one of the Tigers’ leaders, Scott played an instrumental role in Withrow’s run to the Cincinnati City District Championship, where the Tigers defeated a talented Courter Tech team, 5–4, in extra innings. Drafted by the Montreal Expos in 1969, Scott spent four seasons in the minor leagues before making his Major League debut in 1973. Over an 11-year career with the Montreal Expos, St. Louis Cardinals, and Houston Astros, he developed into a switch-hitter whose speed and strong center-field defense made him a valuable contributor at baseball’s highest level. He finished his career with 125 stolen bases. As one of only two Withrow graduates in the past 70 years to reach Major League Baseball—and the first to do so—Tony Scott created a legacy defined not only by athletic excellence, but also by coaching, generosity, and a lifelong commitment to opening doors for young athletes.