John Scott, baseball player, 1914-1914

John Scott

Born: 9/3/1887 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 12/2/1962 in Phoenix, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-22 | Final Game: 1914-05-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John William Scott

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Biography

John Scott was a professional baseball player born in 1887, whose career spanned a brief period from April 22, 1914, to May 1, 1914. Primarily known as a position player, Scott made a modest impact in the major leagues over the course of eight games. During his short stint, he recorded a total of six hits, contributing to a batting average of .250. Although he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in one run and also showcased his speed on the bases with one stolen base to his credit. Scott's playing career occurred during the early 20th century, a time when baseball was still developing its modern identity. The game was evolving, with players beginning to adopt more aggressive styles, and Scott's brief appearances on the field reflected the competitive spirit of the era. Despite his limited playing time, John Scott remains a part of baseball history, exemplifying the numerous players who contributed to the sport during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 24 2 6 1 0 0 1 1 5 0 0.250 0.379 0.292 0.671 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .379 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +17.7% above league average.

Career SLG .292 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.671 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — near 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 PTF FL 8 24 2 6 1 0 0 1 1 5 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 8 0 13 19 8 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 PTF SS 8 0 13 19 8 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 8