Scotty Ingerton, baseball player, 1911-1911

Scotty Ingerton

Born: 4/19/1886 in Peninsula, OH, USA

Died: 6/15/1956 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-04-12 | Final Game: 1911-10-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: William John Ingerton

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Biography

Scotty Ingerton was a professional baseball player born in 1886, who played in the early 20th century, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. His career spanned from April 12, 1911, to October 9, 1911, during which he played as a position player in a total of 136 games. Ingerton finished his brief career with a batting average of .25, recording 130 hits, including 5 home runs and driving in 61 runs. He also showcased his speed on the bases, accumulating 6 stolen bases. Though his time in Major League Baseball was limited, Ingerton's contributions on the field reflected the evolving nature of the game during his era. His ability to combine hitting prowess with base-running agility marked him as a competitive player in a league that was beginning to embrace a more dynamic style of play. Despite the short duration of his career, Ingerton's performance left an impact, illustrating the challenges and changes that players faced in a rapidly evolving sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
136 521 63 130 24 4 5 61 6 39 68 0.250 0.304 0.340 0.644 -824.1

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career SLG .340 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.644 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 7.1% 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
1911 BSN NL 136 521 63 130 24 4 5 61 6 39 68 0.250 .266 (-6%) .336 (-9%) .356 (-5%) .693 (-7%) -824.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 17 0 150 13 7 12
2B 11 0 23 37 3 1
3B 58 0 92 119 13 6
OF 43 0 98 15 4 5
SS 4 0 4 8 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 BSN 1B 17 0 150 13 7 12
1911 BSN 2B 11 0 23 37 3 1
1911 BSN 3B 58 0 92 119 13 6
1911 BSN OF 43 0 98 15 4 5
1911 BSN SS 4 0 4 8 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 18
Second Base 11
Third Base 59
Shortstop 5
Left Field 44
Right Field 2