Scott Elarton, baseball player, 1998-2008

Scott Elarton

Born: 2/23/1976 in Lamar, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-06-20 | Final Game: 2008-06-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 240 lbs

Full name: Vincent Scott Elarton

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Biography

Scott Elarton, born in 1976, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1998 to 2008. Known for his solid frame and a fastball that could reach impressive velocities, Elarton made his Major League debut with the Colorado Rockies, where he showcased his potential in a challenging hitter-friendly environment. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 56-61, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.29. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he recorded 698 strikeouts, demonstrating his effectiveness on the mound despite the offensive-oriented era in which he played. Elarton's journey included stints with several teams, such as the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies, where he contributed as both a starter and a reliever. He finished his career with 3 saves, reflecting his versatility in various pitching roles. Throughout his time in the league, Elarton was known for his competitive spirit and dedication to the game, carving out a respectable place in the annals of baseball history during an era marked by significant changes in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
56 61 232 170 4 1 3 1065.3 1107 626 192 418 698 5.29 0

Career ERA 5.29 vs. league average 4.48 across their career seasons — 18.0% 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
1998 HOU NL 2 1 28 2 0 0 2 57.0 40 21 20 56 3.32 4.43 (+25%) 1458.7
1999 HOU NL 9 5 42 15 0 0 1 124.0 111 48 43 121 3.48 4.71 (+26%) 4928.6
2000 HOU NL 17 7 30 30 2 0 0 192.7 198 103 84 131 4.81 4.77 (-1%) -1817.2
2001 HOU NL 4 8 20 20 0 0 0 109.7 126 87 49 76 7.14 4.42 (-62%) -5136.7
2001 COL NL 0 2 4 4 0 0 0 23.0 20 17 10 11 6.65 4.42 (-51%) -2022.7
2003 COL NL 4 4 11 10 0 0 0 51.7 73 36 20 20 6.27 4.40 (-43%) -3292.4
2004 COL NL 0 6 8 8 0 0 0 41.3 57 45 20 23 9.80 4.46 (-119%) -1500.1
2004 CLE AL 3 5 21 21 1 1 0 117.3 107 59 42 80 4.53 4.46 (-1%) -3505.8
2005 CLE AL 11 9 31 31 1 0 0 181.7 189 93 48 103 4.61 4.29 (-7%) -3659.8
2006 KCR AL 4 9 20 20 0 0 0 114.7 117 68 52 49 5.34 4.53 (-18%) -
2007 KCR AL 2 4 9 9 0 0 0 37.0 53 43 21 13 10.46 4.47 (-134%) -
2008 CLE AL 0 1 8 0 0 0 0 15.3 16 6 9 15 3.52 4.32 (+19%) 533.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
233 166 13 23 3 0 0 3 0 5 53 0.139 0.188 0.157 0.344 -571.1

Career AVG .139 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 48.1% below league average.

Career OBP .188 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 44.2% below league average.

Career SLG .157 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 63.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.344 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — 54.8% 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
1998 HOU NL 28 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 HOU NL 43 26 1 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 10 0.192 — — — — 0.0
2000 HOU NL 30 63 6 10 2 0 0 0 0 1 20 0.159 .270 (-41%) .344 (-43%) .437 (-56%) .782 (-50%) -571.1
2001 HOU NL 20 30 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 8 0.067 — — — — 0.0
2001 COL NL 4 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.125 — — — — 0.0
2003 COL NL 11 14 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.071 — — — — 0.0
2004 COL NL 8 9 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.222 — — — — 0.0
2004 CLE AL 21 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2005 CLE AL 31 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 KCR AL 20 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2007 KCR AL 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2008 CLE AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1999 NLDS1 HOU 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1998 NLDS2 HOU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 3 0 0 4.3 5 2 2 6 4.15

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1999 NLDS1 HOU 0 0 2 0 0 2.3 4 1 1 3 3.86
1998 NLDS2 HOU 0 1 1 0 0 2.0 1 1 1 3 4.50

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 232 170 53 108 5 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 HOU P 28 2 4 4 0 1
1999 HOU P 42 15 4 8 0 0
2000 HOU P 30 30 14 21 0 4
2001 HOU P 20 20 9 18 2 2
2001 COL P 4 4 0 3 0 0
2003 COL P 11 10 3 11 0 1
2004 COL P 8 8 2 5 0 0
2004 CLE P 21 21 5 8 1 1
2005 CLE P 31 31 7 11 2 2
2006 KCA P 20 20 3 13 0 1
2007 KCA P 9 9 1 2 0 1
2008 CLE P 8 0 1 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 232

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2000 Player of the Week Week of 2000-08-05

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 KCA AL $4,000,000
2006 KCA AL $4,000,000
2005 CLE AL $850,000
2004 COL NL $480,000
2003 COL NL $300,000
2002 COL NL $1,400,000
2001 HOU NL $400,000
2000 HOU NL $300,000
1999 HOU NL $230,000
1998 HOU NL $170,000
Total Career Earnings $12,130,000