Scarborough Green, baseball player, 1997-2000

Scarborough Green

Born: 6/9/1974 in Creve Coeur, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-08-02 | Final Game: 2000-10-01

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Bertrum Scarborough Green

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Biography

Scarborough Green, born in 1974, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2000. Known for his versatility as a position player, Green participated in 117 games over the course of his career. He was recognized for his speed on the bases, successfully stealing 10 bases, which reflected his aggressive playing style. Though he finished his career with a batting average of .214, with 36 hits and 10 RBIs, Green was noted for his ability to contribute defensively and on the base paths during his tenure in the league. Playing during a time when baseball was experiencing a resurgence in offensive power and popularity, Green's contributions, though modest statistically, were part of a larger narrative of grit and determination that characterized many players of his era. His career spanned the late 1990s to the early 2000s, a transformative period for baseball, marked by the integration of advanced analytics and a growing emphasis on speed and athleticism. While his numbers may not reflect the prolific scoring of his contemporaries, Green's dedication to the game and his role as a reliable team player left a lasting impression on those who followed his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
117 168 30 36 1 1 0 10 10 13 33 0.214 0.271 0.232 0.503 -697.1

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.

Career OBP .271 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.

Career SLG .232 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — 46.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.503 vs. league average 0.773 across their career seasons — 34.9% 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
1997 STL NL 20 31 5 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 5 0.097 — — — — 0.0
1999 TEX AL 18 13 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.308 — — — — 0.0
2000 TEX AL 79 124 21 29 1 1 0 9 10 10 26 0.234 .270 (-14%) .344 (-16%) .437 (-41%) .782 (-30%) -697.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 93 37 127 9 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 SLN OF 19 5 19 1 1 0
1999 TEX OF 9 2 6 0 0 0
2000 TEX OF 65 30 102 8 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 13
Center Field 57
Right Field 26
Designated Hitter 10

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 TEX AL $200,000
1997 SLN NL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $350,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
St. Louis Community College - Meramec Campus Kirkwood MO 1993