Scott Sauerbeck, baseball player, 1999-2006

Scott Sauerbeck

Born: 11/9/1971 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 2/18/2025 in Palmetto, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-04-05 | Final Game: 2006-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Scott William Sauerbeck

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Biography

Scott Sauerbeck, born in 1971, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1999 to 2006. He made his Major League debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he quickly established himself as a reliable left-handed reliever. Over the course of his career, Sauerbeck compiled a record of 20-17 with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.82. He was known for his ability to strike batters out, finishing his career with 389 strikeouts and contributing to his teams' efforts in high-pressure situations, ultimately recording 5 saves. Sauerbeck played during a competitive era in baseball, characterized by an emphasis on power hitting and evolving pitching strategies. His left-handed pitching style and versatility allowed him to be utilized in various roles, from late-inning relief to occasional set-up duties. His tenure in the Major Leagues included stints with teams such as the Pirates and the Boston Red Sox, where he contributed to the bullpen's depth and effectiveness. Following his retirement in 2006, Sauerbeck left a mark on the game as a dependable pitcher who thrived under pressure, adding to the rich legacy of left-handed relievers in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
20 17 471 0 0 0 5 386.3 344 164 31 243 389 3.82 0

Career ERA 3.82 vs. league average 4.48 across their career seasons — 14.8% better 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
1999 PIT NL 4 1 65 0 0 0 2 67.7 53 15 38 55 2.00 4.71 (+58%) 317.9
2000 PIT NL 5 4 75 0 0 0 1 75.7 76 34 61 83 4.04 4.77 (+15%) 1313.7
2001 PIT NL 2 2 70 0 0 0 2 62.7 61 39 40 79 5.60 4.42 (-27%) 1665.0
2002 PIT NL 5 4 78 0 0 0 0 62.7 50 16 27 70 2.30 4.28 (+46%) 2189.6
2003 PIT NL 3 4 53 0 0 0 0 40.0 30 18 25 32 4.05 4.40 (+8%) -611.8
2003 BOS AL 0 1 26 0 0 0 0 16.7 17 12 18 18 6.48 4.40 (-47%) -506.6
2005 CLE AL 1 0 58 0 0 0 0 35.7 35 16 16 35 4.04 4.29 (+6%) 83.8
2006 CLE AL 0 1 24 0 0 0 0 13.0 9 9 9 11 6.23 4.53 (-38%) -402.5
2006 OAK AL 0 0 22 0 0 0 0 12.3 13 5 9 6 3.65 4.53 (+19%) -726.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
472 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1999 PIT NL 65 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2000 PIT NL 75 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2001 PIT NL 70 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2002 PIT NL 79 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2003 PIT NL 53 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2003 BOS AL 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 CLE AL 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 CLE AL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 OAK AL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

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
2003 ALCS BOS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 0.3 1 0 1 0 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2003 ALCS BOS 0 0 1 0 0 0.3 1 0 1 0 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 471 0 24 55 2 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 PIT P 65 0 4 8 0 1
2000 PIT P 75 0 5 10 0 2
2001 PIT P 70 0 1 5 1 0
2002 PIT P 78 0 2 12 0 2
2003 PIT P 53 0 3 10 0 2
2003 BOS P 26 0 1 2 1 0
2005 CLE P 58 0 6 3 0 0
2006 CLE P 24 0 1 3 0 0
2006 OAK P 22 0 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 472

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2006 CLE AL $1,200,000
2005 CLE AL $500,000
2003 PIT NL $1,566,667
2002 PIT NL $766,667
2001 PIT NL $416,667
2000 PIT NL $285,000
1999 PIT NL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $4,935,001

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Miami University of Ohio Oxford OH 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994