Everett Scott, baseball player, 1914-1926

Everett Scott

Born: 11/19/1892 in Bluffton, IN, USA

Died: 11/2/1960 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-14 | Final Game: 1926-07-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 148 lbs

Full name: Lewis Everett Scott

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Biography

Everett Scott was a prominent American baseball player whose career spanned from 1914 to 1926. Born in 1892, Scott made his mark in Major League Baseball as a position player, showcasing notable consistency and durability throughout his time on the field. Over the course of 1,654 games, he accumulated 1,455 hits, contributing to a respectable batting average of .249. Known for his steady presence, Scott drove in 551 runs and belted 20 home runs, while also demonstrating speed with 69 stolen bases, which was quite significant for his era. Scott played during a transformative period in the game, navigating the transition from the deadball era to a time when offensive production began to take center stage. His playing style combined a solid defensive ability with an adequate offensive output, making him a key figure on the teams he represented. Scott's contributions extended beyond just statistics; he was known for his leadership and work ethic, which left a lasting impression on his teammates and fans alike. With a career that bridged the early 20th century, Scott remains a noteworthy figure in baseball history, remembered for his contributions to the game during a pivotal time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1654 5837 552 1455 208 58 20 551 69 243 282 0.249 0.281 0.315 0.596 -17252.3

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.

Career SLG .315 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.596 vs. league average 0.699 across their career seasons — 14.7% 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
1914 BOS AL 144 539 66 129 15 6 2 37 9 32 43 0.239 .255 (-6%) .322 (-11%) .339 (-11%) .661 (-11%) -1255.9
1915 BOS AL 100 359 25 72 11 0 0 28 4 17 21 0.201 .250 (-20%) .318 (-26%) .332 (-30%) .651 (-28%) -1825.6
1916 BOS AL 123 366 37 85 19 2 0 27 8 23 24 0.232 .248 (-7%) .314 (-10%) .326 (-10%) .640 (-10%) -692.5
1917 BOS AL 157 528 40 127 24 7 0 50 12 20 46 0.241 .248 (-3%) .312 (-14%) .323 (-3%) .635 (-9%) -1068.4
1918 BOS AL 126 443 40 98 11 5 0 43 11 12 16 0.221 .255 (-13%) .318 (-24%) .326 (-18%) .645 (-21%) -1848.2
1919 BOS AL 138 507 41 141 19 0 0 38 8 19 26 0.278 .262 (+6%) .322 (-5%) .347 (-9%) .670 (-7%) -766.7
1920 BOS AL 154 569 41 153 21 12 4 61 4 21 15 0.269 .271 (-1%) .331 (-10%) .363 (+2%) .694 (-4%) -635.4
1921 BOS AL 154 576 65 151 21 9 1 62 5 27 21 0.262 .286 (-8%) .344 (-14%) .395 (-15%) .739 (-15%) -1901.5
1922 NYY AL 154 557 64 150 23 5 3 45 2 23 22 0.269 .285 (-6%) .345 (-12%) .397 (-13%) .743 (-13%) -1566.1
1923 NYY AL 152 533 48 131 16 4 6 60 1 13 19 0.246 .282 (-13%) .344 (-23%) .390 (-17%) .734 (-20%) -2314.1
1924 NYY AL 153 548 56 137 12 6 4 64 3 21 15 0.250 .283 (-12%) .345 (-20%) .389 (-19%) .734 (-19%) -2315.2
1925 NYY AL 22 60 3 13 0 0 0 4 0 2 2 0.217 .288 (-25%) .349 (-31%) .407 (-47%) .756 (-39%) -403.5
1925 WSN AL 33 103 10 28 6 1 0 18 1 4 4 0.272 .288 (-6%) .349 (-14%) .407 (-14%) .756 (-14%) -403.5
1926 CHW AL 40 143 15 36 10 1 0 13 1 9 8 0.252 .279 (-10%) .345 (-14%) .390 (-14%) .735 (-14%) -380.4
1926 CIN NL 4 6 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.667 — — — — -380.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
27 90 3 14 0 1 0 6 3 6 0.156

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1923 WS NYA 6 22 2 7 0 0 0 3 0 1 0.318
1922 WS NYA 5 14 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.143
1918 WS BOS 6 20 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 0.100
1916 WS BOS 5 16 1 2 0 1 0 1 1 1 0.125
1915 WS BOS 5 18 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.056

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 2 0 0
3B 3 0 2 5 0 1
SS 1643 0 3351 5053 306 710

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 BOS SS 143 0 324 408 39 50
1915 BOS SS 100 0 198 298 20 31
1916 BOS 2B 1 0 0 2 0 0
1916 BOS 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1916 BOS SS 121 0 217 339 19 36
1917 BOS SS 157 0 315 483 39 64
1918 BOS SS 126 0 270 419 17 35
1919 BOS SS 138 0 276 423 17 63
1920 BOS SS 154 0 330 496 23 64
1921 BOS SS 154 0 380 528 26 94
1922 NYA SS 154 0 302 538 30 74
1923 NYA SS 152 0 245 414 27 65
1924 NYA SS 153 0 322 455 27 80
1925 NYA SS 18 0 39 45 1 16
1925 WS1 3B 2 0 2 4 0 1
1925 WS1 SS 30 0 55 81 10 18
1926 CHA SS 39 0 70 120 9 20
1926 CIN SS 4 0 8 6 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Third Base 3
Shortstop 1643

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1922 Baseball Magazine All-Star SS
1920 Baseball Magazine All-Star SS

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1922 Most Valuable Player AL 15th 6.0 64 0
1914 Most Valuable Player AL 14th 7.0 64 0