Scott Downs, baseball player, 2000-2014

Scott Downs

Born: 3/17/1976 in Louisville, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-04-09 | Final Game: 2014-09-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Scott Jeremy Downs

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Biography

Scott Downs was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2000 to 2014. Known for his versatility and effectiveness in both starting and relief roles, Downs made significant contributions to several Major League Baseball teams during his tenure. He finished his career with a record of 38-40 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.56, showcasing his ability to keep opposing hitters at bay. Over his 14 seasons in the league, he recorded 575 strikeouts and earned 27 saves, demonstrating his capability as a reliable late-inning option. Downs was particularly recognized for his command and ability to induce ground balls, which made him a valuable asset during the era when pitching became increasingly crucial to team success. His adaptability on the mound allowed him to thrive in various roles, from a starter to a trusted left-handed specialist in the bullpen. Throughout his career, he played for teams such as the Chicago White Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, and Los Angeles Angels, leaving a lasting impression as a steady presence in the pitching staff. His contributions to baseball during the early 2000s helped pave the way for modern pitching strategies that emphasize situational matchups and bullpen specialization.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
38 40 619 50 1 1 27 751.3 729 297 67 279 575 3.56 0

Career ERA 3.56 vs. league average 4.25 across their career seasons — 16.2% better 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
2000 CHC NL 4 3 18 18 0 0 0 94.0 117 54 37 63 5.17 4.77 (-8%) -
2000 WSN NL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 3.0 5 3 3 0 9.00 — -
2003 WSN NL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 3.0 5 5 3 4 15.00 — -
2004 WSN NL 3 6 12 12 1 1 0 63.0 79 36 23 38 5.14 4.46 (-15%) -
2005 TOR AL 4 3 26 13 0 0 0 94.0 93 45 34 75 4.31 4.29 (avg) -90.0
2006 TOR AL 6 2 59 5 0 0 1 77.0 73 35 30 61 4.09 4.53 (+10%) 387.7
2007 TOR AL 4 2 81 0 0 0 1 58.0 47 14 24 57 2.17 4.47 (+51%) 1809.9
2008 TOR AL 0 3 66 0 0 0 5 70.7 54 14 27 57 1.78 4.32 (+59%) 1679.6
2009 TOR AL 1 3 48 0 0 0 9 46.7 46 16 13 43 3.09 4.32 (+29%) 1164.9
2010 TOR AL 5 5 67 0 0 0 0 61.3 47 18 14 48 2.64 4.08 (+35%) 1629.8
2011 LAA AL 6 3 60 0 0 0 1 53.7 39 8 15 35 1.34 3.94 (+66%) 890.1
2012 LAA AL 1 1 57 0 0 0 9 45.7 43 16 17 32 3.15 4.01 (+21%) 404.0
2013 LAA AL 2 3 43 0 0 0 0 29.3 26 6 11 22 1.84 3.87 (+52%) 402.0
2013 ATL NL 2 1 25 0 0 0 0 14.0 19 6 8 15 3.86 3.87 (avg) 437.4
2014 CHW AL 0 2 38 0 0 0 1 23.7 24 16 15 22 6.08 3.74 (-63%) -
2014 KCR AL 0 2 17 0 0 0 0 14.3 12 5 5 3 3.14 3.74 (+16%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
619 45 3 3 0 0 0 1 0 3 17 0.067 0.125 0.067 0.192 0.0

Career AVG .067 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 74.5% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 62.0% below league average.

Career SLG .067 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 83.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.192 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 74.2% 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
2000 CHC NL 18 26 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 10 0.077 — — — — 0.0
2000 WSN NL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2003 WSN NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2004 WSN NL 12 15 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0.067 — — — — 0.0
2005 TOR AL 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 TOR AL 59 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 TOR AL 81 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 TOR AL 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 TOR AL 48 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 TOR AL 67 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 LAA AL 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 LAA AL 57 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 LAA AL 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 ATL NL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 CHW AL 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 KCR AL 17 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 619 50 64 131 8 15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2000 CHN P 18 18 3 11 0 1
2000 MON P 1 1 0 0 0 0
2003 MON P 1 1 0 0 0 0
2004 MON P 12 12 3 11 0 1
2005 TOR P 26 13 9 14 1 2
2006 TOR P 59 5 6 15 0 1
2007 TOR P 81 0 3 13 1 1
2008 TOR P 66 0 10 14 1 1
2009 TOR P 48 0 4 9 0 1
2010 TOR P 67 0 5 12 2 3
2011 LAA P 60 0 6 13 0 0
2012 LAA P 57 0 6 9 1 1
2013 LAA P 43 0 3 4 1 3
2013 ATL P 25 0 4 2 0 0
2014 CHA P 38 0 1 2 1 0
2014 KCA P 17 0 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 619

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2014 CHA AL $3,750,000
2013 LAA AL $5,000,000
2012 LAA AL $5,000,000
2011 LAA AL $5,000,000
2010 TOR AL $4,000,000
2009 TOR AL $3,750,000
2008 TOR AL $2,250,000
2007 TOR AL $1,025,000
2006 TOR AL $705,000
2002 MON NL $225,000
2001 MON NL $225,000
Total Career Earnings $30,930,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Kentucky Lexington KY 1995, 1996, 1997