Scott Little, baseball player, 1989-1989

Scott Little

Born: 1/19/1963 in East St. Louis, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-07-27 | Final Game: 1989-08-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 198 lbs

Full name: Dennis Scott Little

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Biography

Scott Little, born in 1963, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the late 1980s. He made his debut on July 27, 1989, and played his final game just ten days later, on August 6, 1989. Serving primarily as a position player, Little appeared in a total of 3 games at the highest level, where he recorded 1 hit in 4 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .25. During his short stint in the major leagues, he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, and he did not attempt any stolen bases. Little's career unfolded during an era when Major League Baseball was experiencing a significant transformation, with a focus on power hitting and a growing emphasis on player performance metrics. Although his time in the majors was limited, Little's journey to the big leagues serves as a reminder of the many players who aspire to reach the pinnacle of the sport, often facing fierce competition and the challenges that come with it. His story is a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, emphasizing both the dreams and realities of professional athletes.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
3 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 33.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 28.0% 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
1989 PIT NL 3 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 1 1 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1989 PIT OF 1 0 1 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 PIT NL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $100,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Missouri Columbia Columbia MO 1983