Scott Hairston

Born: 5/25/1980 in Fort Worth, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-05-07 | Final Game: 2014-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Scott Alexander Hairston

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Biography

Scott Hairston was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2014. Born in 1980, he played in 923 games over his career, showcasing his talents with several teams, including the Arizona Diamondbacks, San Diego Padres, and New York Mets. Hairston established himself as a reliable contributor at the plate, finishing his career with 589 hits, 106 home runs, and 313 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .242. Known for his power-hitting ability, he was particularly effective in clutch situations, making him a valuable asset to his teams. Hairston's playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball during the 2000s, a period characterized by a shift towards more power-oriented offensive strategies. He was also known for his speed on the bases, accumulating 36 stolen bases throughout his career. His contributions were significant not just in terms of statistics, but also in the way he engaged with the game, often being praised for his work ethic and tenacity. After retiring in 2014, Hairston left behind a legacy as a player who could adapt to various roles and excel at them, marking his place in the history of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
923	2431	300	589	133	17	106	313	36	175	577	0.242	0.296	0.442	0.738	-718.3

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.

Career OBP .296 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career SLG .442 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — +7.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.738 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — near 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
2004	AZ	NL	101	339	39	84	15	6	13	29	3	21	88	0.248	.266 (-7%)	.335 (-13%)	.427 (+3%)	.762 (-4%)	-360.7
2005	AZ	NL	15	20	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
2006	AZ	NL	9	15	2	6	2	0	0	2	0	1	5	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0
2007	AZ	NL	76	176	21	39	13	1	3	16	2	19	37	0.222	.268 (-17%)	.335 (-10%)	.422 (-15%)	.758 (-13%)	-438.1
2007	SDP	NL	31	87	16	25	5	1	8	20	0	7	18	0.287	.268 (+7%)	.335 (avg)	.422 (+52%)	.758 (+29%)	-438.1
2008	SDP	NL	112	326	42	81	18	3	17	31	3	28	84	0.248	.263 (-6%)	.333 (-6%)	.416 (+15%)	.749 (+5%)	256.2
2009	SDP	NL	56	197	26	59	14	1	10	29	8	17	45	0.299	.262 (+14%)	.332 (+8%)	.417 (+28%)	.750 (+19%)	642.6
2009	OAK	AL	60	233	24	55	13	1	7	35	3	8	38	0.236	.262 (-10%)	.332 (-21%)	.417 (-7%)	.750 (-13%)	642.6
2010	SDP	NL	104	295	34	62	10	0	10	36	6	31	69	0.210	.257 (-18%)	.325 (-9%)	.402 (-14%)	.728 (-12%)	-668.0
2011	NYN	NL	79	132	20	31	8	1	7	24	1	11	34	0.235	.255 (-8%)	.320 (-5%)	.399 (+18%)	.719 (+7%)	150.8
2012	NYN	NL	134	377	52	99	25	3	20	57	8	19	83	0.263	.254 (+3%)	.318 (-6%)	.405 (+24%)	.724 (+11%)	632.6
2013	CHC	NL	52	99	13	17	2	0	8	19	2	7	25	0.172	.253 (-32%)	.317 (-27%)	.396 (+10%)	.714 (-7%)	-188.9
2013	WAS	NL	33	58	5	13	3	0	2	7	0	2	19	0.224	.253 (-12%)	.317 (-23%)	.396 (-4%)	.714 (-12%)	-188.9
2014	WAS	NL	61	77	6	16	4	0	1	8	0	4	26	0.208	.251 (-17%)	.313 (-19%)	.386 (-23%)	.700 (-21%)	-320.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	87	83	175	208	11	47
OF	576	474	942	17	17	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2004	ARI	2B	85	83	174	207	11	47
2004	ARI	OF	3	0	0	0	0	0
2005	ARI	OF	4	1	3	0	0	0
2006	ARI	OF	5	3	8	0	0	0
2007	ARI	OF	52	43	90	3	3	1
2007	SDN	OF	27	18	25	1	0	0
2008	SDN	2B	1	0	1	1	0	0
2008	SDN	OF	88	75	184	4	2	0
2009	SDN	OF	51	48	106	2	1	0
2009	OAK	OF	56	54	120	1	1	1
2010	SDN	OF	85	77	141	3	4	1
2011	NYN	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2011	NYN	OF	35	23	44	0	2	0
2012	NYN	OF	108	86	152	1	1	0
2013	CHN	OF	29	24	28	2	1	0
2013	WAS	OF	17	11	16	0	0	0
2014	WAS	OF	16	11	25	0	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	87
Left Field	368
Center Field	149
Right Field	103
Designated Hitter	12

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2014	WAS	NL	$2,500,000
2013	CHN	NL	$2,500,000
2012	NYN	NL	$1,100,000
2011	NYN	NL	$1,100,000
2010	SDN	NL	$2,450,000
2009	SDN	NL	$1,250,000
2008	SDN	NL	$406,000
2007	ARI	NL	$389,000
Total Career Earnings			$11,695,000