LeGrant Scott, baseball player, 1939-1939

LeGrant Scott

Born: 7/25/1910 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 11/12/1993 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-04-19 | Final Game: 1939-08-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: LeGrant Edward Scott

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Biography

LeGrant Scott, born in 1910, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1939 to 1949. He primarily played as a position player and made his mark in a brief but impactful stint in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, Scott appeared in 76 games, where he accumulated 65 hits, including one home run, and drove in 26 runs. His batting average of .28 showcased his capability as a reliable hitter during a time when offensive production was vital for team success. Scott's playing style reflected the characteristics of the late 1930s, an era just before the onset of World War II, which would significantly alter the landscape of professional sports. With five stolen bases to his name, he demonstrated a level of speed and agility that added depth to his offensive contributions. While his career was relatively short, Scott's performance on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, exemplifying the talent that emerged during an era of transition in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
76 232 31 65 15 1 1 26 5 22 14 0.280 0.343 0.366 0.709 -144.4

Career AVG .280 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .343 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .366 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.709 vs. league average 0.735 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
1939 PHI NL 76 232 31 65 15 1 1 26 5 22 14 0.280 .274 (+2%) .342 (avg) .393 (-7%) .735 (-4%) -144.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 55 0 109 7 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 PHI OF 55 0 109 7 5 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1
Center Field 1
Right Field 54

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Alabama Tuscaloosa AL 1933, 1934