Scott Olsen, baseball player, 2005-2010

Scott Olsen

Born: 1/12/1984 in Kalamazoo, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-06-25 | Final Game: 2010-09-17

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Scott Matthew Olsen

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Biography

Scott Olsen was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2010. Born in 1984, he made his debut with the Florida Marlins, marking the beginning of a career that would see him take the mound for several teams, including the Marlins and the Washington Nationals. Over his six seasons in the big leagues, Olsen compiled a win-loss record of 37-49 and achieved an earned run average (ERA) of 4.85. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 528 strikeouts throughout his career, showcasing his talent for overpowering hitters. Olsen's playing style was characterized by a powerful fastball and an aggressive approach on the mound, which made him an exciting pitcher to watch during his era. He navigated the challenges of competing in a highly competitive league, where he faced numerous formidable opponents. Although he never recorded a save in his career, his contributions to his teams were significant, particularly in a time when pitchers were often relied upon to pitch deeper into games. After his retirement in 2010, Olsen left behind a legacy as a determined competitor who embodied the spirit of the game during his tenure in Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
37 49 130 127 0 0 0 723.0 778 390 108 291 528 4.85 0

Career ERA 4.85 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 12.0% 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
2005 MIA NL 1 1 5 4 0 0 0 20.3 21 9 10 21 3.98 4.29 (+7%) -
2006 MIA NL 12 10 31 31 0 0 0 180.7 160 81 75 166 4.04 4.53 (+11%) -
2007 MIA NL 10 15 33 33 0 0 0 176.7 226 114 85 133 5.81 4.47 (-30%) -
2008 MIA NL 8 11 33 33 0 0 0 201.7 195 94 69 113 4.20 4.32 (+3%) -
2009 WAS NL 2 4 11 11 0 0 0 62.7 83 42 25 42 6.03 4.32 (-40%) -1449.8
2010 WAS NL 4 8 17 15 0 0 0 81.0 93 50 27 53 5.56 4.08 (-36%) -761.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
132 213 8 32 5 0 0 15 0 7 89 0.150 0.177 0.174 0.351 -1519.8

Career AVG .150 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 43.1% below league average.

Career OBP .177 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 46.7% below league average.

Career SLG .174 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 58.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.351 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — 53.3% 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
2005 MIA NL 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 MIA NL 32 58 3 11 2 0 0 8 0 0 18 0.190 .269 (-30%) .336 (-44%) .431 (-48%) .768 (-46%) -476.0
2007 MIA NL 33 51 3 9 3 0 0 3 0 1 23 0.176 .268 (-34%) .335 (-43%) .422 (-44%) .758 (-44%) -397.9
2008 MIA NL 34 62 1 8 0 0 0 3 0 3 28 0.129 .263 (-51%) .333 (-49%) .416 (-69%) .749 (-60%) -645.9
2009 WAS NL 11 15 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 3 7 0.133 — — — — 0.0
2010 WAS NL 17 24 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0.083 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 130 127 14 85 5 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 FLO P 5 4 0 3 1 0
2006 FLO P 31 31 4 24 1 2
2007 FLO P 33 33 3 21 0 0
2008 FLO P 33 33 6 23 2 0
2009 WAS P 11 11 0 7 1 0
2010 WAS P 17 15 1 7 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 130

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 PIT NL $450,000
2009 WAS NL $2,800,000
2008 FLO NL $405,000
2007 FLO NL $380,000
Total Career Earnings $4,035,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2006 Rookie of the Year NL 9th 1.0 160 0