Byron Scott McLaughlin (born September 29, 1955) is an American retired professional baseball player, alleged counterfeit shoes manufacturer, and convicted money launderer. His baseball career spanned nine seasons, four of which were spent in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Seattle Mariners (1977–1980), and the California Angels (1983). McLaughlin, a right-handed pitcher used primarily in relief, compiled a major league record of 16–25 with a 5.11 earned run average, five complete games, 14 saves, and 74 strikeouts in 378​1⁄3 innings pitched.\n', '

After his career, McLaughlin allegedly worked in the counterfeit consumer goods industry in Mexico making knock-off athletic footwear, which included shoes designed to look like Converse, Vans, and Adidas. In 1990, he was arrested for trafficking the counterfeit shoes and money laundering. He pleaded guilty to the money laundering charges, and proceeded to post bail. Before being sentenced, McLaughlin fled and his current whereabouts are unknown.\n', '

McLaughlin was born on September 29, 1955 in Van Nuys, California. He attended Santa Monica High School in Santa Monica, California and Los Angeles Valley College. He played high school baseball at Santa Monica, and played the position of outfielder in his last three years.\n', '

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