Scott Medvin, baseball player, 1988-1990

Scott Medvin

Born: 9/16/1961 in North Olmsted, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-05-09 | Final Game: 1990-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Scott Howard Medvin

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Biography

Scott Medvin, born in 1961, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1988 to 1990. Medvin made a mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period in the sport, as teams began to embrace a more analytical approach to player evaluation. Over his brief career, he compiled a record of 3 wins and 2 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.17. He recorded a total of 21 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats, although he did not register any saves during his time in the league. Medvin's tenure in the majors was characterized by his competitive spirit and determination on the mound. While his career statistics may not place him among the elite pitchers of his era, he contributed to his teams in critical situations, embodying the role of a reliable arm in the bullpen. His time in the league ended on September 22, 1990, but he remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who navigated the challenges of professional baseball during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 2 28 0 0 0 0 38.3 36 22 1 16 21 5.17 0

Career ERA 5.17 vs. league average 3.77 across their career seasons — 37.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1988 PIT NL 3 0 17 0 0 0 0 27.7 23 15 9 16 4.88 3.73 (-31%) 394.4
1989 PIT NL 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 6.3 6 4 5 4 5.68 — 0.0
1990 SEA AL 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 4.3 7 3 2 1 6.23 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
28 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1988 PIT NL 17 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1989 PIT NL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 SEA AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 28 0 2 10 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1988 PIT P 17 0 0 6 0 0
1989 PIT P 6 0 1 2 0 0
1990 SEA P 5 0 1 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 28

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1988 HOU NL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $62,500