Former All-Star Lefty Scott Kazmir Attempting MLB Comeback Completely Out of Nowhere

Remember soft-tossing left-hander Scott Kazmir? He's trying to latch on to an MLB roster at the age of 36 after missing three consecutive regular seasons.

Kazmir, who hasn't thrown a pitch in an MLB uniform since the Atlanta Braves released him in 2018 following an arm injury, is trying to "do whatever it takes" to pitch in the MLB again.

Comeback kid? Former #Rays, #Angels, #Indians, #Athletics, #Astros, #Dodgers LHP Scott Kazmir is working to return to majors. "I'll do whatever it takes to get back,'' Kazmir said. "I'm on a good path.'' https://t.co/ExUDHCt0B9
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) January 29, 2020

Kazmir made his MLB debut for the then-Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2004 at the age of 20. Kazmir was often times the best player on some awful Tampa teams, posting a 3.92 ERA in six seasons at Tropicana Field while making two All-Star teams.

While with the Los Angeles Angels, he pitched in just one game from 2011-2012 before he signed with the Cleveland Indians in 2013. With the Oakland Athletics in 2014, Kazmir posted a 3.55 ERA and made another All-Star team. Kazmir put up a 4.56 ERA in 26 starts with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2016, the last time he saw an MLB mound before he missed 2017 with an injury.

Scott Kazmir Launches Comeback Attempt https://t.co/yNJSatBXgU pic.twitter.com/raGKiPRP4i
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) January 29, 2020

Kazmir rarely topped 90 miles-per-hour on his fastball in his career, and that is unlikely to change now that he is coming back after three years away from the game. Still, we've seen Kazmir bring his career back from the dead once, so why can't he do it again?