Scott Podsednik, baseball player, 2001-2012

Scott Podsednik

Born: 3/18/1976 in West, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-07-06 | Final Game: 2012-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Scott Eric Podsednik

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Biography

Scott Podsednik was a prominent outfielder and one of the most electrifying base stealers of his era, playing in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2012. Born in 1976, Podsednik made a significant impact during his career, appearing in 1,079 games and accumulating 1,096 hits, with a career batting average of .281. Known for his speed and agility, he recorded 309 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposing pitchers and defenses. Podsednik's offensive contributions included 42 home runs and 312 runs batted in, illustrating his versatility as a player who could both hit for average and provide power. Podsednik's career was highlighted by several accolades, including being named the MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie and earning the distinction of Rookie of the Month. He also received recognition as This Year in Baseball Rookie of the Year and was awarded TSN Rookie Player of the Year, underscoring his immediate impact upon entering the league. A one-time All-Star, Podsednik was particularly renowned for his performance during the 2005 season when he helped lead the Chicago White Sox to a World Series championship, marking the franchise's first title in 88 years. His blend of speed, defensive prowess, and clutch hitting left a lasting impression on the game, making him a memorable figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1079 3906 563 1096 178 41 42 312 309 333 630 0.281 0.339 0.379 0.719 -2965.4

Career AVG .281 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — +6.6% above league average.

Career OBP .339 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .379 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.719 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — near 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
2001 SEA AL 5 6 1 1 0 1 0 3 0 0 1 0.167 — — — — 0.0
2002 SEA AL 14 20 2 4 0 0 1 5 0 4 6 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2003 MIL NL 154 558 100 175 29 8 9 58 43 56 91 0.314 .264 (+19%) .332 (+14%) .422 (+5%) .754 (+9%) 1172.0
2004 MIL NL 154 640 85 156 27 7 12 39 70 58 105 0.244 .266 (-8%) .335 (-7%) .427 (-15%) .762 (-11%) -1502.0
2005 CHW AL 129 507 80 147 28 1 0 25 59 47 75 0.290 .264 (+10%) .330 (+6%) .418 (-17%) .749 (-7%) -548.6
2006 CHW AL 139 524 86 137 27 6 3 45 40 54 96 0.261 .269 (-3%) .336 (-2%) .431 (-18%) .768 (-11%) -1166.0
2007 CHW AL 62 214 30 52 13 4 2 11 12 13 36 0.243 .268 (-9%) .335 (-11%) .422 (-13%) .758 (-12%) -498.9
2008 COL NL 93 162 22 41 8 1 1 15 12 16 28 0.253 .263 (-4%) .333 (-3%) .416 (-20%) .749 (-13%) -368.2
2009 CHW AL 132 537 75 163 25 6 7 48 30 39 74 0.304 .262 (+16%) .332 (+6%) .417 (-1%) .750 (+2%) 225.5
2010 KCR AL 95 390 46 121 8 6 5 44 30 29 57 0.310 .257 (+21%) .325 (+8%) .402 (-1%) .728 (+3%) 236.1
2010 LAD NL 39 149 17 39 6 1 1 7 5 11 26 0.262 .257 (+2%) .325 (-4%) .402 (-17%) .728 (-11%) 236.1
2012 BOS AL 63 199 19 60 7 0 1 12 8 6 35 0.302 .254 (+18%) .318 (+1%) .405 (-13%) .724 (-7%) -245.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
12 49 9 14 1 3 2 6 7 10 0.286

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2005 ALCS CHA 5 17 4 5 0 1 0 0 6 5 0.294
2005 ALDS1 CHA 3 11 3 3 1 0 1 4 1 1 0.273
2005 WS CHA 4 21 2 6 0 2 1 2 0 4 0.286

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 974 902 2068 31 33 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 SEA OF 5 1 3 0 0 0
2002 SEA OF 11 3 15 0 1 0
2003 MIL OF 139 130 345 5 3 1
2004 MIL OF 153 152 392 5 4 2
2005 CHA OF 127 124 274 3 3 1
2006 CHA OF 135 121 245 4 8 0
2007 CHA OF 56 55 110 4 4 1
2008 COL OF 45 23 63 1 2 0
2009 CHA OF 116 116 258 6 2 2
2010 KCA OF 92 92 205 0 3 0
2010 LAN OF 38 35 70 0 2 0
2012 BOS OF 57 50 88 3 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 576
Center Field 402
Right Field 25
Designated Hitter 28

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2003 MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie
2003 Rookie of the Month August
2003 This Year in Baseball Rookie of the Year MLB.com GIBBY
2003 TSN Rookie Player of the Year

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 KCA AL $1,650,000
2008 COL NL $750,000
2007 CHA AL $2,900,000
2006 CHA AL $2,075,000
2005 CHA AL $700,000
2004 MIL NL $400,000
2003 MIL NL $300,000
Total Career Earnings $8,775,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2005 Most Valuable Player AL 12th 15.0 392 0
2003 Rookie of the Year NL 2nd 81.0 160 8