Scout Knotts is a six‑foot‑six outfielder from Virginia. The right‑handed hitter began his collegiate career at Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania before transferring to the University of Maine in 2021. Over his final two seasons with the Black Bears, he appeared in 92 games, hit 14 home runs, and recorded an OPS above .800 in both years. 

Knotts made his professional debut in 2023 with the Lake Erie Crushers of the Frontier League. In his first season, he hit .319 with a .973 OPS across 31 games. This past year, he led the Crushers in home runs with 11, posted a .382 on‑base percentage, and tallied 123 total bases.