Scott Diamond, baseball player, 2011-2016

Scott Diamond

Born: 7/30/1986 in Guelph, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 2011-07-18 | Final Game: 2016-06-13

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Scott Michael Diamond

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Biography

Scott Diamond, born in 1986, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2011 to 2016. Making his Major League Baseball debut with the Minnesota Twins, Diamond showcased a left-handed pitching style characterized by his ability to induce ground balls and maintain control on the mound. Over his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 19-27 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.5. His tenure in the league was marked by a total of 161 strikeouts, reflecting his capacity to challenge hitters despite not registering any saves. Diamond's career unfolded during a period of significant transition in baseball, as teams increasingly emphasized analytics and specialized pitching roles. While he faced challenges in consistently securing a spot in the starting rotation, his contributions were vital for the Twins during his time with the franchise. Following his departure from the majors, Scott Diamond left a legacy as a pitcher who navigated the complexities of a rapidly evolving game, embodying the perseverance and determination required to compete at the highest level.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
19 27 59 58 1 1 0 344.0 400 172 41 86 161 4.50 0

Career ERA 4.50 vs. league average 4.00 across their career seasons — 12.4% 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
2011 MIN AL 1 5 7 7 0 0 0 39.0 51 22 17 19 5.08 3.94 (-29%) -409.1
2012 MIN AL 12 9 27 27 1 1 0 173.0 184 68 31 90 3.54 4.01 (+12%) 340.3
2013 MIN AL 6 13 24 24 0 0 0 131.0 163 79 36 52 5.43 3.87 (-40%) -4438.8
2016 TOR AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 3 2 0 27.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
59 14 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.143 0.143 0.143 0.286 0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 43.9% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 55.3% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 64.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 60.5% 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
2011 MIN AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 MIN AL 27 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.143 — — — — 0.0
2013 MIN AL 24 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.143 — — — — 0.0
2016 TOR AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 59 58 18 40 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2011 MIN P 7 7 1 3 0 0
2012 MIN P 27 27 10 21 0 1
2013 MIN P 24 24 7 16 2 0
2016 TOR P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 59

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2013 MIN AL $530,000
Total Career Earnings $530,000