Scott Pose, baseball player, 1993-2000

Scott Pose

Born: 2/11/1967 in Davenport, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-04-05 | Final Game: 2000-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Scott Vernon Pose

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Biography

Scott Pose was a professional baseball player born in 1967, whose career spanned from 1993 to 2000. Primarily serving as a position player, he made an impact in Major League Baseball over the course of 202 games. Pose recorded a total of 75 hits, showcasing his ability to make contact at the plate with a career batting average of .240. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his teams with 21 RBIs and displayed speed on the bases, successfully stealing 9 bases during his time in the league. Pose's playing style reflected the transitional nature of baseball in the late 1990s, as teams increasingly valued speed and defensive versatility. Although he may not have been a household name, his contributions in the outfield and as a solid contact hitter were appreciated by the teams he played for. After retiring from professional baseball on September 29, 2000, Pose's career is remembered for its dedication and the role players like him filled in the ever-evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
202 313 52 75 7 1 0 21 9 38 50 0.240 0.321 0.268 0.589 -981.8

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.

Career SLG .268 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 36.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.589 vs. league average 0.764 across their career seasons — 22.8% 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
1993 MIA NL 15 41 0 8 2 0 0 3 0 2 4 0.195 — — — — 0.0
1997 NYY AL 54 87 19 19 2 1 0 5 3 9 11 0.218 .266 (-18%) .336 (-13%) .419 (-37%) .756 (-26%) -404.2
1999 KCR AL 86 137 27 39 3 0 0 12 6 21 22 0.285 .271 (+5%) .344 (+10%) .433 (-29%) .778 (-12%) -233.8
2000 KCR AL 47 48 6 9 0 0 0 1 0 6 13 0.188 — — — — -343.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1997 ALDS1 NYA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 91 39 93 5 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 FLO OF 10 8 14 0 0 0
1997 NYA OF 45 18 44 2 0 1
1999 KCA OF 25 11 29 3 1 1
2000 KCA OF 11 2 6 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 55
Center Field 14
Right Field 30
Designated Hitter 27

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2000 KCA AL $232,500
1999 KCA AL $225,000
1993 FLO NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $566,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Arkansas Fayetteville AR 1987, 1988, 1989
Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs IA 1986