Luke Scott

Born: 6/25/1978 in De Leon Springs, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-04-05 | Final Game: 2013-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Luke Brandon Scott

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Biography

Luke Scott, born in 1978, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2005 to 2013. A versatile position player, Scott played in a total of 889 games throughout his career, amassing 725 hits and hitting 135 home runs, while driving in 436 runs. He concluded his career with a batting average of .258 and showcased his speed on the base paths with 17 stolen bases. Scott's career unfolded during an era that saw a significant evolution in offensive play, often characterized by a focus on power hitting. Known for his strong right-handed swing, he was able to contribute consistently to his teams, which included the Houston Astros, Tampa Bay Rays, and Baltimore Orioles. His ability to hit for power while maintaining a steady offensive presence made him a valuable asset. In addition to his offensive contributions, Scott was recognized for his defensive capabilities, playing primarily in the outfield and at first base, where he exhibited solid fielding skills. As a player who traversed the changing landscape of baseball in the early 21st century, Scott left a lasting impression on fans and fellow players alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
889	2810	370	725	181	20	135	436	17	334	662	0.258	0.340	0.481	0.821	5839.6

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .481 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — +16.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.821 vs. league average 0.740 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
2005	HOU	NL	34	80	6	15	4	2	0	4	1	9	23	0.188	.264 (-29%)	.330 (-18%)	.418 (-31%)	.749 (-26%)	-364.6
2006	HOU	NL	65	214	31	72	19	6	10	37	2	30	43	0.336	.269 (+25%)	.336 (+26%)	.431 (+44%)	.768 (+36%)	1491.8
2007	HOU	NL	132	369	49	94	28	5	18	64	3	53	95	0.255	.268 (-5%)	.335 (+4%)	.422 (+19%)	.758 (+13%)	953.2
2008	BAL	AL	148	475	67	122	29	2	23	65	2	53	102	0.257	.263 (-3%)	.333 (+1%)	.416 (+13%)	.749 (+8%)	738.6
2009	BAL	AL	128	449	61	116	26	1	25	77	0	55	104	0.258	.262 (-2%)	.332 (+2%)	.417 (+17%)	.750 (+10%)	927.7
2010	BAL	AL	131	447	70	127	29	1	27	72	2	59	98	0.284	.257 (+10%)	.325 (+13%)	.402 (+33%)	.728 (+24%)	2119.7
2011	BAL	AL	64	209	24	46	11	0	9	22	1	24	54	0.220	.255 (-14%)	.320 (-6%)	.399 (+1%)	.719 (-2%)	-98.5
2012	TBR	AL	96	314	35	72	22	1	14	55	5	21	80	0.229	.254 (-10%)	.318 (-11%)	.405 (+8%)	.724 (avg)	-113.6
2013	TBR	AL	91	253	27	61	13	2	9	40	1	30	63	0.241	.253 (-5%)	.317 (+3%)	.396 (+5%)	.714 (+4%)	185.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2005	NLDS2	HOU	2	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	52	43	331	22	4	32
OF	388	350	686	14	8	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2005	HOU	OF	24	20	24	2	1	0
2006	HOU	OF	60	56	96	1	0	1
2007	HOU	OF	107	92	204	8	3	2
2008	BAL	OF	106	100	200	3	2	1
2009	BAL	1B	10	8	54	3	1	4
2009	BAL	OF	26	24	53	0	0	0
2010	BAL	1B	19	19	153	11	3	17
2010	BAL	OF	14	13	22	0	0	0
2011	BAL	1B	12	10	84	6	0	8
2011	BAL	OF	45	43	82	0	1	0
2012	TBA	1B	6	6	28	2	0	3
2013	TBA	1B	5	0	12	0	0	0
2013	TBA	OF	6	2	5	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	52
Left Field	273
Center Field	5
Right Field	118
Designated Hitter	358

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2010	Player of the Week	Week of 2010-07-25
2009	Player of the Week	Week of 2009-05-30
2008	Player of the Week	Week of 2008-07-19

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2013	TBA	AL	$2,750,000
2012	TBA	AL	$5,000,000
2011	BAL	AL	$6,400,000
2010	BAL	AL	$4,050,000
2009	BAL	AL	$2,400,000
2008	BAL	AL	$430,000
2007	HOU	NL	$382,000
2005	HOU	NL	$316,000
Total Career Earnings			$21,728,000