Scott Lusader, baseball player, 1987-1991

Scott Lusader

Born: 9/30/1964 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-09-01 | Final Game: 1991-05-11

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Scott Edward Lusader

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Biography

Scott Lusader, born in 1964, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1991. Primarily a position player, Lusader showcased his talents over the course of 135 games. He recorded a batting average of .246, amassing 64 hits, including 5 home runs and driving in 36 runs throughout his career. His ability to contribute on the base paths was evident as well, finishing with 4 stolen bases. Lusader's playing career unfolded during a transitional era in baseball, marked by evolving offensive strategies and a growing emphasis on power hitting. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for demonstrated a solid understanding of the game and a versatile skill set. His journey through the majors serves as a reflection of the many players who, while perhaps not household names, played vital roles in their teams' dynamics during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
135 260 41 64 9 1 5 36 4 28 43 0.246 0.313 0.346 0.659 -133.1

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .346 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.659 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 7.3% 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
1987 DET AL 23 47 8 15 3 1 1 8 1 5 7 0.319 — — — — 121.8
1988 DET AL 16 16 3 1 0 0 1 3 0 1 4 0.062 — — — — 0.0
1989 DET AL 40 103 15 26 4 0 1 8 3 9 21 0.252 .254 (-1%) .319 (-3%) .375 (-15%) .694 (-9%) -150.7
1990 DET AL 45 87 13 21 2 0 2 16 0 12 8 0.241 .257 (-6%) .324 (avg) .385 (-14%) .710 (-7%) -104.2
1991 NYY AL 11 7 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 105 63 148 1 6 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1987 DET OF 22 11 29 0 1 0
1988 DET OF 4 1 7 0 0 0
1989 DET OF 33 25 56 0 4 0
1990 DET OF 42 25 53 1 1 0
1991 NYA OF 4 1 3 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 25
Center Field 21
Right Field 68
Designated Hitter 11

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 DET AL $114,500
Total Career Earnings $114,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Florida Gainesville FL 1983, 1984, 1985