Scott Reid, baseball player, 1969-1970

Scott Reid

Born: 1/7/1947 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 6/29/2021 in Phoenix, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-09-10 | Final Game: 1970-09-29

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

Full name: Scott Donald Reid

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Biography

Scott Reid was a professional baseball player born in 1947, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1970. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 38 games, where he recorded 10 hits and drove in 1 run, finishing with a batting average of .147. Despite the challenges he faced during his time in the league, Reid contributed to his teams with his presence on the field, though he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases throughout his career. Reid's playing era coincided with a transitional time in baseball, as the game was beginning to evolve towards a more power-centric style in the early 1970s. While he may not have achieved the statistical milestones that many of his contemporaries did, his journey through the majors reflects the experiences of numerous players who aspired to make their mark in a competitive environment. Although his time in the league was short, Reid's dedication to the sport exemplifies the spirit of perseverance found in the world of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
38 68 10 10 1 0 0 1 0 18 27 0.147 0.326 0.162 0.487 -290.3

Career AVG .147 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 41.4% below league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .162 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 57.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.487 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 30.4% 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
1969 PHI NL 13 19 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 7 5 0.211 — — — — 0.0
1970 PHI NL 25 49 5 6 1 0 0 1 0 11 22 0.122 — — — — -290.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 23 15 35 6 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 PHI OF 5 4 7 0 0 0
1970 PHI OF 18 11 28 6 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 5
Center Field 16
Right Field 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Arizona State University Tempe AZ 1967
Cerritos College Norwalk CA 1965, 1966