Scott Feldman, baseball player, 2005-2017

Scott Feldman

Born: 2/7/1983 in Kailua, HI, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-08-31 | Final Game: 2017-08-17

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Scott Wynne Feldman

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Biography

Scott Feldman was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2005 to 2017. Born in 1983, he made his Major League Baseball debut with the Texas Rangers, where he established himself as a reliable arm in the starting rotation. Over his career, Feldman compiled a win-loss record of 78-84 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.43. His effectiveness on the mound was underscored by striking out 882 batters, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and contribute significantly to his teams' pitching strategies. Feldman's playing style was characterized by his versatility; he transitioned seamlessly from starting roles to bullpen duties throughout his career, showcasing adaptability in various pitching contexts. He played for multiple teams, including the Chicago Cubs, Baltimore Orioles, and the Houston Astros, contributing to each franchise with his experience and competitive spirit. While he did not record any saves, his presence in the rotation and ability to pitch deep into games were vital during his tenure, particularly in an era where pitching depth became increasingly crucial for team success. Feldman's career reflected the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball pitching, where durability and strikeout ability became key assets for pitchers navigating the challenges of the modern game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
78 84 342 204 5 3 0 1386.3 1441 682 161 439 882 4.43 0

Career ERA 4.43 vs. league average 4.16 across their career seasons — 6.4% 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
2005 TEX AL 0 1 8 0 0 0 0 9.3 9 1 2 4 0.96 4.29 (+78%) 0.0
2006 TEX AL 0 2 36 0 0 0 0 41.3 42 18 10 30 3.92 4.53 (+13%) 581.0
2007 TEX AL 1 2 29 0 0 0 0 39.0 44 25 32 19 5.77 4.47 (-29%) -1459.0
2008 TEX AL 6 8 28 25 0 0 0 151.3 161 89 56 74 5.29 4.32 (-22%) -4012.2
2009 TEX AL 17 8 34 31 0 0 0 189.7 178 86 65 113 4.08 4.32 (+6%) 59.2
2010 TEX AL 7 11 29 22 0 0 0 141.3 181 86 45 75 5.48 4.08 (-34%) -2381.3
2011 TEX AL 2 1 11 2 0 0 0 32.0 25 14 10 22 3.94 3.94 (avg) -41.6
2012 TEX AL 6 11 29 21 0 0 0 123.7 139 70 32 96 5.09 4.01 (-27%) 634.8
2013 CHC NL 7 6 15 15 1 0 0 91.0 79 35 25 67 3.46 3.87 (+10%) -
2013 BAL AL 5 6 15 15 1 1 0 90.7 80 43 31 65 4.27 3.87 (-10%) -607.9
2014 HOU AL 8 12 29 29 2 1 0 180.3 185 75 50 107 3.74 3.74 (avg) -1744.6
2015 HOU AL 5 5 18 18 0 0 0 108.3 115 47 27 61 3.90 3.96 (+1%) -979.1
2016 HOU AL 5 3 26 5 0 0 0 62.0 64 20 13 42 2.90 4.19 (+31%) -83.9
2016 TOR AL 2 1 14 0 0 0 0 15.0 23 14 6 14 8.40 4.19 (-100%) -8.8
2017 CIN NL 7 7 21 21 1 1 0 111.3 116 59 35 93 4.77 4.36 (-9%) -1952.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
343 95 3 11 3 0 1 9 0 0 41 0.116 0.116 0.179 0.295 0.0

Career AVG .116 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 55.3% below league average.

Career OBP .116 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 64.4% below league average.

Career SLG .179 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 56.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.295 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 60.0% 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
2005 TEX AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 TEX AL 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 TEX AL 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 TEX AL 28 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2009 TEX AL 34 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 TEX AL 29 6 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0
2011 TEX AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 TEX AL 29 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2013 CHC NL 15 34 2 6 2 0 1 8 0 0 12 0.176 — — — — 0.0
2013 BAL AL 16 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2014 HOU AL 29 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2015 HOU AL 18 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2016 HOU AL 26 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2016 TOR AL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 CIN NL 21 34 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0.029 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
9 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
2011 ALCS TEX 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2011 ALDS2 TEX 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2011 WS TEX 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 0 9 0 0 13.7 8 5 6 11 3.29

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2011 ALCS TEX 1 0 3 0 0 5.7 1 0 0 5 0.00
2011 ALDS2 TEX 0 0 1 0 0 3.0 2 0 0 4 0.00
2011 WS TEX 0 0 5 0 0 5.0 5 5 6 2 9.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 342 204 116 205 15 16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 TEX P 8 0 0 2 0 0
2006 TEX P 36 0 1 11 3 1
2007 TEX P 29 0 1 7 0 1
2008 TEX P 28 25 13 21 2 2
2009 TEX P 34 31 15 27 4 4
2010 TEX P 29 22 13 26 0 3
2011 TEX P 11 2 3 7 0 0
2012 TEX P 29 21 6 14 0 0
2013 CHN P 15 15 6 20 3 1
2013 BAL P 15 15 5 9 0 1
2014 HOU P 29 29 18 18 0 1
2015 HOU P 18 18 10 20 2 2
2016 HOU P 26 5 5 8 1 0
2016 TOR P 14 0 1 1 0 0
2017 CIN P 21 21 19 14 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 342

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 HOU AL $8,000,000
2015 HOU AL $10,000,000
2014 HOU AL $12,000,000
2013 CHN NL $6,000,000
2012 TEX AL $6,500,000
2011 TEX AL $4,400,000
2010 TEX AL $2,425,000
2009 TEX AL $434,680
2007 TEX AL $388,203
2006 TEX AL $329,000
Total Career Earnings $50,476,883

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
College of San Mateo San Mateo CA 2002, 2003