Scott Cassidy, baseball player, 2002-2006

Scott Cassidy

Born: 10/3/1975 in Syracuse, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-04-01 | Final Game: 2006-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Scott Robert Cassidy

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Biography

Scott Cassidy, born in 1975, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2002 to 2006. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a competitive era characterized by offensive prowess and evolving pitching strategies. Over the course of his career, Cassidy compiled a record of 8 wins and 9 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.88. Known for his ability to generate strikeouts, he recorded a total of 109 strikeouts during his time on the mound. Cassidy played for multiple teams, showcasing his skills as a reliable option in the bullpen. Despite finishing his career without any saves, he was valued for his versatility and his contributions during critical game situations. His time in the league coincided with the mid-2000s, a period marked by the increasing emphasis on specialized relief pitching and the transition towards more analytical approaches to player performance. Cassidy's journey through Major League Baseball reflects the challenges and dynamics faced by pitchers in a rapidly evolving game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 9 111 0 0 0 0 121.7 110 66 23 54 109 4.88 0

Career ERA 4.88 vs. league average 4.37 across their career seasons — 11.8% 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
2002 TOR AL 1 4 58 0 0 0 0 66.0 52 42 32 48 5.73 4.28 (-34%) -2284.2
2005 BOS AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.7 4 3 0 0 40.50 — 0.0
2005 SDP NL 1 1 10 0 0 0 0 12.3 15 9 3 12 6.57 4.29 (-53%) -
2006 SDP NL 6 4 42 0 0 0 0 42.7 39 12 19 49 2.53 4.53 (+44%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
111 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 0.333 0.000 0.333 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 55.9% 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
2002 TOR AL 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 BOS AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 SDP NL 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 SDP NL 42 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 111 0 2 20 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2002 TOR P 58 0 0 8 1 0
2005 BOS P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2005 SDN P 10 0 1 5 0 1
2006 SDN P 42 0 1 7 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 111

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 SDN NL $384,000
2006 SDN NL $328,000
2002 TOR AL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $912,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
LeMoyne College Syracuse NY 1996, 1997, 1998
University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken SC 1995