Scott Ruskin, baseball player, 1990-1993

Scott Ruskin

Born: 6/8/1963 in Jacksonville, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-04-09 | Final Game: 1993-09-16

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Scott Drew Ruskin

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Biography

Scott Ruskin, born in 1963, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1993. Over the course of his career, he showcased his skills on the mound with a record of 11 wins and 9 losses, complemented by an earned run average (ERA) of 3.95. Ruskin was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with 146 strikeouts, and he also contributed to his teams' successes with 8 saves. Ruskin played during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport began to evolve in the early 1990s with the emergence of more dynamic offensive strategies and a focus on power hitting. Despite the growing emphasis on strikeouts and power pitching, Ruskin demonstrated a well-rounded approach, effectively managing games and providing solid innings for his teams. His contributions were particularly valued in relief roles, where his ability to come in and secure important outs added depth to the pitching staff. While his career was relatively brief, Scott Ruskin's impact as a reliable pitcher remains a notable part of the baseball landscape from that era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 9 192 0 0 0 8 193.7 191 85 15 90 146 3.95 0

Career ERA 3.95 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — near 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
1990 PIT NL 2 2 44 0 0 0 2 47.7 50 16 28 34 3.02 3.86 (+22%) 55.4
1990 WSN NL 1 0 23 0 0 0 0 27.7 25 7 10 23 2.28 3.86 (+41%) -
1991 WSN NL 4 4 64 0 0 0 6 63.7 57 30 30 46 4.24 3.91 (-8%) -
1992 CIN NL 4 3 57 0 0 0 0 53.7 56 30 20 43 5.03 3.75 (-34%) -84.8
1993 CIN NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 1.0 3 2 2 0 18.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
192 13 2 2 1 1 0 1 0 1 9 0.154 0.214 0.385 0.599 0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 40.5% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 34.2% below league average.

Career SLG .385 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.599 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 16.1% 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
1990 PIT NL 44 6 1 2 1 1 0 1 0 0 4 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1990 WSN NL 23 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1991 WSN NL 64 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1992 CIN NL 57 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1993 CIN NL 4 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 192 0 4 34 3 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1990 PIT P 44 0 1 8 2 1
1990 MON P 23 0 0 6 0 1
1991 MON P 64 0 1 10 1 1
1992 CIN P 57 0 2 10 0 0
1993 CIN P 4 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 192

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1992 CIN NL $235,000
1991 MON NL $147,500
1990 PIT NL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $482,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Florida Gainesville FL 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985