Jim Scott

Born: 4/23/1888 in Deadwood, SD, USA

Died: 4/7/1957 in Jacumba, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-04-25 | Final Game: 1917-08-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: James Scott

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Biography

Jim Scott was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1909 until 1917, carving out a notable career during the early years of the 20th century, a time when the game was characterized by its emphasis on pitching and defense. Born in 1888, Scott made his major league debut and quickly established himself as a competent hurler within the ranks of the American League. Over his career, he compiled a record of 107 wins and 113 losses, showcasing durability and a commitment to the game during an era that featured many legendary pitchers. Scott's career earned run average (ERA) of 2.3 reflected his effectiveness on the mound, as he consistently stifled opposing hitters with his skills. With a total of 945 strikeouts, he demonstrated the ability to dominate batters, contributing significantly to his teams' successes. Although he recorded 9 saves throughout his career, Scott was primarily valued for his ability to pitch deep into games, often serving as a reliable starter. His contributions during a competitive era laid the groundwork for future generations of pitchers and helped to shape the evolving strategies of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
107	113	317	226	123	26	9	1892.0	1624	483	21	609	945	2.30	0

Career ERA 2.30 vs. league average 2.93 across their career seasons — 21.6% better 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
1909	CHW	AL	12	12	36	29	20	4	0	250.3	194	64	93	135	2.30	2.55 (+10%)	-
1910	CHW	AL	8	18	41	23	14	2	1	229.7	182	62	86	135	2.43	2.79 (+13%)	-
1911	CHW	AL	14	11	39	26	13	3	0	222.0	195	59	81	128	2.39	3.37 (+29%)	-
1912	CHW	AL	2	2	6	4	2	1	0	37.7	36	9	15	23	2.15	3.36 (+36%)	-
1913	CHW	AL	20	20	48	38	25	4	1	312.3	252	66	86	158	1.90	3.07 (+38%)	-
1914	CHW	AL	14	18	43	33	12	2	1	253.3	228	80	75	138	2.84	2.93 (+3%)	-
1915	CHW	AL	24	11	48	35	23	7	2	296.3	256	67	78	120	2.03	2.90 (+30%)	-
1916	CHW	AL	7	14	32	21	8	1	3	165.3	155	50	53	71	2.72	2.78 (+2%)	-
1917	CHW	AL	6	7	24	17	6	2	1	125.0	126	26	42	37	1.87	2.69 (+30%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
317	614	30	79	11	1	1	34	3	34	182	0.129	0.177	0.155	0.332	-4333.7

Career AVG .129 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 49.4% below league average.

Career OBP .177 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 44.9% below league average.

Career SLG .155 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 53.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.332 vs. league average 0.657 across their career seasons — 49.5% 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
1909	CHW	AL	36	85	7	9	2	0	0	5	0	9	37	0.106	.244 (-57%)	.306 (-38%)	.312 (-59%)	.618 (-48%)	-601.3
1910	CHW	AL	41	74	6	15	3	1	0	6	0	3	24	0.203	.249 (-19%)	.317 (-26%)	.326 (-17%)	.644 (-22%)	-279.2
1911	CHW	AL	39	71	5	11	2	0	0	4	0	4	27	0.155	.266 (-42%)	.336 (-37%)	.356 (-49%)	.693 (-43%)	-514.6
1912	CHW	AL	6	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1913	CHW	AL	48	97	3	7	1	0	1	8	2	3	24	0.072	.259 (-72%)	.325 (-67%)	.345 (-67%)	.670 (-67%)	-1079.6
1914	CHW	AL	43	86	3	14	3	0	0	2	0	3	19	0.163	.255 (-36%)	.322 (-41%)	.339 (-42%)	.661 (-41%)	-585.8
1915	CHW	AL	48	95	3	12	0	0	0	6	1	8	26	0.126	.250 (-50%)	.318 (-39%)	.332 (-62%)	.651 (-51%)	-761.6
1916	CHW	AL	32	52	2	6	0	0	0	3	0	0	13	0.115	.248 (-54%)	.314 (-63%)	.326 (-65%)	.640 (-64%)	-511.6
1917	CHW	AL	24	42	1	5	0	0	0	0	0	4	9	0.119	—	—	—	—	0.0