Scott Cary

Born: 4/11/1923 in Kendallville, IN, USA

Died: 2/28/2011 in Coldwater, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-05-01 | Final Game: 1947-09-17

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Scott Russell Cary

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Biography

Scott Cary was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned the brief but impactful period of 1947. Born in 1923, Cary made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the sport was beginning to emerge from the constraints of World War II and transition into a new era of players and strategies. He played for a short stint from May 1, 1947, to September 17, 1947, during which he showcased his talents on the mound. Cary finished his career with a record of 3-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.93, accumulating a total of 25 strikeouts. While he did not record any saves, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant in the context of the post-war era, when many veterans returned to the sport and the game began evolving into a more dynamic and competitive landscape. Although his career was brief, Cary's participation in the major leagues during this transformative time in baseball history reflects the resilience and enduring passion of players during that era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	1	23	3	1	0	0	54.7	73	36	5	20	25	5.93	0

Career ERA 5.93 vs. league average 3.97 across their career seasons — 49.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1947	WSN	AL	3	1	23	3	1	0	0	54.7	73	36	20	25	5.93	3.97 (-49%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
23	13	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	2	3	0.077	0.200	0.077	0.277	0.0

Career AVG .077 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 70.7% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 40.6% below league average.

Career SLG .077 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 79.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.277 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 61.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1947	WSN	AL	23	13	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	2	3	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	23	0	2	6	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1947	WS1	P	23	0	2	6	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	23