George Scott, baseball player, 271 home runs, 1966-1979

George Scott

Born: 3/23/1944 in Greenville, MS, USA

Died: 7/28/2013 in Greenville, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-04-12 | Final Game: 1979-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: George Charles Scott

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Biography

George Scott, born in 1944, was a prominent first baseman and designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1979. Known for his power-hitting ability and strong defensive skills, Scott was a key figure in the American League during an era marked by the transition from the more traditional baseball styles of the 1960s to the more offensively driven game of the 1970s. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 2,034 games, accumulating 1,992 hits, 271 home runs, and 1,051 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .268. Scott's most notable achievements included three All-Star selections, showcasing his status as one of the top players of his time. He was particularly recognized for his impressive power at the plate and his ability to drive in runs, making him a valuable asset to his teams. In addition to his offensive contributions, Scott was also revered for his defensive prowess at first base, earning a reputation as one of the more reliable fielders of his generation. His legacy is marked by his significant contributions to the teams he played for, particularly the Boston Red Sox, and his impact on the game during a dynamic period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2034 7433 957 1992 306 60 271 1051 69 699 1418 0.268 0.333 0.435 0.767 15325.8

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +5.8% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .435 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — +16.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.767 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — +10.8% above 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
1966 BOS AL 162 601 73 147 18 7 27 90 4 65 152 0.245 .248 (-2%) .309 (+5%) .376 (+15%) .685 (+10%) 1243.7
1967 BOS AL 159 565 74 171 21 7 19 82 10 63 119 0.303 .242 (+25%) .306 (+22%) .357 (+30%) .663 (+26%) 2913.7
1968 BOS AL 124 350 23 60 14 0 3 25 3 26 88 0.171 .236 (-28%) .298 (-21%) .340 (-30%) .638 (-26%) -1614.2
1969 BOS AL 152 549 63 139 14 5 16 52 4 61 74 0.253 .248 (+2%) .320 (+3%) .369 (+4%) .689 (+4%) 465.5
1970 BOS AL 127 480 50 142 24 5 16 63 4 44 95 0.296 .253 (+16%) .325 (+9%) .385 (+21%) .711 (+15%) 1365.7
1971 BOS AL 146 537 72 141 16 4 24 78 0 41 102 0.263 .249 (+5%) .316 (avg) .365 (+21%) .682 (+11%) 986.6
1972 ATL AL 152 578 71 154 24 4 20 88 16 43 130 0.266 .243 (+9%) .310 (+3%) .353 (+20%) .664 (+12%) 1220.5
1973 ATL AL 158 604 98 185 30 4 24 107 9 61 94 0.306 .256 (+19%) .325 (+14%) .378 (+29%) .703 (+22%) 2623.2
1974 ATL AL 158 604 74 170 36 2 17 82 9 59 90 0.281 .256 (+10%) .324 (+6%) .369 (+17%) .693 (+12%) 1389.8
1975 ATL AL 158 617 86 176 26 4 36 109 6 51 97 0.285 .257 (+11%) .327 (+4%) .374 (+38%) .701 (+22%) 2519.2
1976 ATL AL 156 606 73 166 21 5 18 77 0 53 118 0.274 .255 (+7%) .320 (+4%) .360 (+15%) .681 (+10%) 1099.1
1977 BOS AL 157 584 103 157 26 5 33 95 1 57 112 0.269 .264 (+2%) .329 (+3%) .401 (+25%) .730 (+15%) 1673.9
1978 BOS AL 120 412 51 96 16 4 12 54 1 44 86 0.233 .257 (-10%) .323 (-6%) .378 (avg) .702 (-3%) -241.0
1979 BOS AL 45 156 18 35 9 1 4 23 0 17 22 0.224 .265 (-15%) .329 (-9%) .397 (-6%) .727 (-8%) -224.2
1979 KCR AL 44 146 19 39 8 2 1 20 1 12 32 0.267 .265 (+1%) .329 (avg) .397 (-7%) .727 (-4%) -224.2
1979 NYY AL 16 44 9 14 3 1 1 6 1 2 7 0.318 — — — — -224.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 26 3 6 1 1 0 0 3 6 0.231

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1967 WS BOS 7 26 3 6 1 1 0 0 3 6 0.231

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1773 1711 15405 1132 165 1480
3B 219 206 196 388 36 47

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1966 BOS 1B 158 156 1362 112 14 130
1966 BOS 3B 5 3 0 9 2 1
1967 BOS 1B 152 149 1321 94 19 115
1967 BOS 3B 2 0 0 0 0 0
1968 BOS 1B 112 85 807 55 11 68
1968 BOS 3B 6 5 3 10 0 1
1969 BOS 1B 53 45 436 23 3 49
1969 BOS 3B 109 107 106 203 15 29
1970 BOS 1B 59 58 480 36 5 42
1970 BOS 3B 68 68 71 113 13 13
1971 BOS 1B 143 143 1256 75 11 122
1972 ML4 1B 139 128 1180 73 10 106
1972 ML4 3B 23 20 13 46 5 2
1973 ML4 1B 157 156 1388 118 9 144
1974 ML4 1B 148 148 1345 114 12 137
1975 ML4 1B 144 142 1202 109 14 118
1975 ML4 3B 5 3 3 7 1 1
1976 ML4 1B 155 155 1393 107 13 133
1977 BOS 1B 157 157 1446 115 24 150
1978 BOS 1B 113 110 1052 55 10 99
1979 BOS 1B 41 41 400 25 6 40
1979 KCA 1B 41 38 335 21 4 27
1979 KCA 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1979 NYA 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1773
Third Base 219
Designated Hitter 46

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1976 Gold Glove 1B
1976 Player of the Week Week of 1976-09-17
1975 Gold Glove 1B
1975 Player of the Week Week of 1975-09-26
1974 Gold Glove 1B
1973 Gold Glove 1B
1972 Gold Glove 1B
1971 Gold Glove 1B
1968 Gold Glove 1B
1967 Gold Glove 1B

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1977 Most Valuable Player AL 24th 3.0 392 0
1975 Most Valuable Player AL 8th 64.0 336 0
1974 Most Valuable Player AL 33th 2.0 336 0
1973 Most Valuable Player AL 14th 25.0 336 0
1972 Most Valuable Player AL 21th 6.0 336 0
1971 Most Valuable Player AL 26th 3.0 336 0
1967 Most Valuable Player AL 10th 33.0 280 0
1966 Rookie of the Year AL 3rd 1.0 20 1