Ed Scott

Born: 8/12/1870 in Walbridge, OH, USA

Died: 11/1/1933 in Toledo, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1900-04-19 | Final Game: 1901-08-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3"

Full name: Phillip Edwin Scott

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Biography

Ed Scott was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1870, whose career spanned from 1900 to 1904. He played during a transitional period in baseball, just before the emergence of the lively ball era, when pitching styles and strategies were evolving. Throughout his time in the major leagues, Scott compiled a record of 23 wins and 26 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.01, he demonstrated solid pitching skills, although he faced challenges in securing victories. Over his career, Scott recorded 110 strikeouts and secured 2 saves, highlighting his ability to miss bats and contribute effectively in high-leverage situations. His performances contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, a time when the game was beginning to see changes in player training and the increasing importance of pitching depth. Although he may not be as widely remembered as some of his contemporaries, Ed Scott's contributions to the game during this formative period helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
23	26	59	51	42	0	2	439.7	519	196	12	103	110	4.01	0

Career ERA 4.01 vs. league average 3.55 across their career seasons — 12.9% worse 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
1900	CIN	NL	17	20	42	35	31	0	1	315.0	370	135	65	87	3.86	3.68 (-5%)	2130.1
1901	CLE	AL	6	6	17	16	11	0	1	124.7	149	61	38	23	4.40	3.49 (-26%)	-1161.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
59	171	15	29	6	2	2	19	0	2	45	0.170	0.193	0.263	0.456	-1052.0

Career AVG .170 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 38.2% below league average.

Career OBP .193 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 41.6% below league average.

Career SLG .263 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — 27.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.456 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 34.1% 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
1900	CIN	NL	42	123	9	19	3	2	1	11	0	1	34	0.154	.279 (-45%)	.338 (-48%)	.366 (-36%)	.705 (-42%)	-914.7
1901	CLE	AL	17	48	6	10	3	0	1	8	0	1	11	0.208	—	—	—	—	-137.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	59	0	26	163	15	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1900	CIN	P	42	0	21	120	13	7
1901	CLE	P	17	0	5	43	2	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	59