John Scott, baseball player, 1974-1977

John Scott

Born: 1/24/1952 in Jackson, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-09-07 | Final Game: 1977-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John Henry Scott

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Biography

John Scott, born in 1952, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1974 to 1977. As a position player, Scott played a total of 118 games in Major League Baseball, showcasing his skills primarily as an outfielder. His playing style was characterized by speed on the bases, as he accumulated 13 stolen bases during his time in the league. Despite a career batting average of .222, Scott contributed to his teams with a total of 57 hits, including 2 home runs and 15 runs batted in (RBIs). Scott's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by shifts in player dynamics and strategies. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions as a role player were vital to the teams he represented. Scott's journey through the majors reflected the experiences of many players of his era, who navigated the complexities of a rapidly evolving game. Following his retirement from professional play on September 27, 1977, Scott left behind a legacy as a dedicated athlete who represented the competitive spirit of baseball in the 1970s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
118 257 35 57 9 0 2 15 13 8 45 0.222 0.245 0.280 0.525 -947.4

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.

Career OBP .245 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 25.0% below league average.

Career SLG .280 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 26.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.525 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 25.9% 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
1974 SDP NL 14 15 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0.067 — — — — 0.0
1975 SDP NL 25 9 6 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1977 TOR AL 79 233 26 56 9 0 2 15 10 8 39 0.240 .264 (-9%) .329 (-19%) .401 (-24%) .730 (-22%) -947.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 76 60 135 4 5 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1974 SDN OF 8 3 8 1 0 0
1975 SDN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1977 TOR OF 67 57 127 3 5 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 32
Center Field 45
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 2