Donnie Scott, baseball player, 1983-1991

Donnie Scott

Born: 8/16/1961 in Dunedin, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-09-30 | Final Game: 1991-10-04

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Donald Malcolm Scott

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Biography

Donnie Scott was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1983 to 1991. Born in 1961, Scott played primarily as a position player, showcasing his talents in the Major Leagues over a total of 173 games. Throughout his career, he recorded 96 hits, 7 home runs, and 43 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .217. While his offensive statistics may not have placed him among the elite hitters of his time, Scott was known for his versatility and tenacity on the field. Scott's career unfolded during a pivotal era in Major League Baseball marked by significant transitions and the emergence of new talent. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the commitment and passion of a player dedicated to his craft. His lone stolen base and overall performance encapsulated the spirit of a hardworking athlete who navigated the competitive landscape of baseball during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Scott's legacy in the sport is characterized by his perseverance and the professional journey he undertook in the major leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
173 443 34 96 22 0 7 43 1 35 87 0.217 0.271 0.314 0.584 -1225.8

Career AVG .217 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Career OBP .271 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.

Career SLG .314 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.584 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 17.8% 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
1983 TEX AL 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1984 TEX AL 81 235 16 52 9 0 3 20 0 20 44 0.221 .259 (-15%) .322 (-13%) .384 (-23%) .707 (-18%) -768.7
1985 SEA AL 80 185 18 41 13 0 4 23 1 15 41 0.222 .257 (-14%) .323 (-15%) .390 (-9%) .714 (-12%) -457.1
1991 CIN NL 10 19 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.158 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 164 124 704 74 18 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 TEX C 2 1 8 2 0 0
1984 TEX C 80 71 400 41 12 9
1985 SEA C 74 48 277 31 6 1
1991 CIN C 8 4 19 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 164