Russ Scarritt, baseball player, 1929-1932

Russ Scarritt

Born: 1/14/1903 in Pensacola, FL, USA

Died: 12/4/1994 in Pensacola, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-04-18 | Final Game: 1932-05-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Stephen Russell Mallory Scarritt

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Biography

Russ Scarritt was a professional baseball player born in 1903, who played in Major League Baseball from 1929 until 1932. He made his debut in the league on April 18, 1929, and concluded his playing career on May 25, 1932. Scarritt established himself as a versatile position player, participating in a total of 285 games throughout his career. He recorded 296 hits, which contributed to a commendable batting average of .285. His offensive contributions included 3 home runs and 120 runs batted in (RBIs), while also showcasing his speed on the base paths with 17 stolen bases. Scarritt's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, bridging the late 1920s and early 1930s, an era characterized by the emergence of new playing styles and strategies. His consistent hitting and ability to contribute in various capacities made him a valuable asset to his teams. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Scarritt's solid performance on the field left a lasting impact, and he remains a notable figure in the history of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
285 1037 119 296 44 25 3 120 17 49 91 0.285 0.320 0.385 0.705 -1694.6

Career AVG .285 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career SLG .385 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.705 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 6.3% 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
1929 BOS AL 151 540 69 159 26 17 1 71 13 34 38 0.294 .289 (+2%) .353 (-5%) .415 (-1%) .769 (-3%) -475.9
1930 BOS AL 113 447 48 129 17 8 2 48 4 12 49 0.289 .293 (-2%) .354 (-12%) .429 (-13%) .784 (-12%) -1218.7
1931 BOS AL 10 39 2 6 1 0 0 1 0 2 2 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1932 PHI NL 11 11 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.182 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 265 0 581 22 28 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1929 BOS OF 145 0 302 16 19 6
1930 BOS OF 110 0 256 5 9 0
1931 BOS OF 9 0 21 1 0 0
1932 PHI OF 1 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 256
Center Field 1
Right Field 10