Mike Scott, baseball player, 1979-1991

Mike Scott

Born: 4/26/1955 in Santa Monica, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-04-18 | Final Game: 1991-04-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Michael Warren Scott

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Biography

Mike Scott was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1979 to 1991. Born in 1955, Scott established himself as a formidable presence on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 124 wins and 108 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 3.54, and a total of 1,469 strikeouts. He also recorded three saves throughout his time in the league. Known for his tenacity and distinctive pitching style, Scott became a key player during the late 1980s, particularly with the Houston Astros, where he made a significant impact. Scott's career was highlighted by several major achievements, including winning the prestigious Cy Young Award and being named the National League Championship Series (NLCS) Most Valuable Player. He was selected as an All-Star three times, showcasing his skill and consistency on a national stage. His contributions to the game were particularly meaningful during an era when pitching prowess was highly valued, and his ability to dominate hitters made him a noteworthy figure in baseball history. Mike Scott's legacy remains influential, especially among pitchers who aspire to achieve excellence in their craft.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
124 108 347 319 45 22 3 2068.7 1858 813 173 627 1469 3.54 0

Career ERA 3.54 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 8.9% 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
1979 NYN NL 1 3 18 9 0 0 0 52.3 59 31 20 21 5.33 4.00 (-33%) -89.6
1980 NYN NL 1 1 6 6 1 1 0 29.3 40 14 8 13 4.30 3.84 (-12%) 527.1
1981 NYN NL 5 10 23 23 1 0 0 136.0 130 59 34 54 3.90 3.58 (-9%) -161.3
1982 NYN NL 7 13 37 22 1 0 3 147.0 185 84 60 63 5.14 3.86 (-33%) -1557.9
1983 HOU NL 10 6 24 24 2 2 0 145.0 143 60 46 73 3.72 3.87 (+4%) 1313.3
1984 HOU NL 5 11 31 29 0 0 0 154.0 179 80 43 83 4.68 3.81 (-23%) 2517.0
1985 HOU NL 18 8 36 35 4 2 0 221.7 194 81 80 137 3.29 3.89 (+16%) 863.4
1986 HOU NL 18 10 37 37 7 5 0 275.3 182 68 72 306 2.22 3.97 (+44%) 13203.1
1987 HOU NL 16 13 36 36 8 3 0 247.7 199 89 79 233 3.23 4.29 (+25%) 7785.0
1988 HOU NL 14 8 32 32 8 5 0 218.7 162 71 53 190 2.92 3.73 (+22%) 4204.4
1989 HOU NL 20 10 33 32 9 2 0 229.0 180 79 62 172 3.10 3.71 (+16%) 1753.2
1990 HOU NL 9 13 32 32 4 2 0 205.7 194 87 66 121 3.81 3.86 (+1%) -2434.8
1991 HOU NL 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 7.0 11 10 4 3 12.86 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
348 653 33 81 14 0 2 45 2 27 279 0.124 0.158 0.155 0.313 -4674.9

Career AVG .124 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 52.1% below league average.

Career OBP .158 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 51.3% below league average.

Career SLG .155 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 60.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.313 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 56.1% 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
1979 NYN NL 18 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1980 NYN NL 6 9 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 5 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1981 NYN NL 23 41 4 3 0 0 0 1 0 3 18 0.073 — — — — 0.0
1982 NYN NL 37 48 2 7 4 0 0 3 0 2 21 0.146 — — — — -354.8
1983 HOU NL 24 48 2 8 2 0 0 4 0 1 17 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1984 HOU NL 31 47 3 6 2 0 0 3 0 2 26 0.128 — — — — 0.0
1985 HOU NL 36 72 7 11 3 0 1 11 1 4 24 0.153 .257 (-41%) .323 (-41%) .390 (-40%) .714 (-40%) -517.4
1986 HOU NL 38 95 7 12 2 0 0 3 0 2 48 0.126 .257 (-51%) .325 (-56%) .395 (-63%) .720 (-60%) -963.3
1987 HOU NL 36 80 4 10 0 0 0 3 0 3 32 0.125 .262 (-52%) .331 (-53%) .415 (-70%) .746 (-62%) -862.9
1988 HOU NL 32 71 1 6 1 0 0 5 0 1 27 0.085 .254 (-67%) .317 (-69%) .377 (-74%) .695 (-72%) -830.0
1989 HOU NL 33 75 2 10 0 0 1 10 0 2 31 0.133 .254 (-48%) .319 (-52%) .375 (-54%) .694 (-53%) -661.0
1990 HOU NL 32 54 0 7 0 0 0 1 1 4 22 0.130 .257 (-50%) .324 (-42%) .385 (-66%) .710 (-55%) -485.4
1991 HOU NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1986 NLCS HOU 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2 0 2 2 0 18.0 8 1 1 19 0.50

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1986 NLCS HOU 2 0 2 2 0 18.0 8 1 1 19 0.50

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 347 319 156 299 23 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1979 NYN P 18 9 3 7 2 0
1980 NYN P 6 6 1 5 2 1
1981 NYN P 23 23 14 35 1 2
1982 NYN P 37 22 7 43 4 3
1983 HOU P 24 24 20 20 2 0
1984 HOU P 31 29 10 23 1 1
1985 HOU P 36 35 21 22 2 1
1986 HOU P 37 37 24 39 2 2
1987 HOU P 36 36 17 32 2 2
1988 HOU P 32 32 14 27 0 0
1989 HOU P 33 32 15 25 4 0
1990 HOU P 32 32 10 20 1 0
1991 HOU P 2 2 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 347

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1989 Pitcher of the Month June
1989 TSN All-Star RHP
1988 Player of the Week Week of 1988-08-12
1987 Player of the Week Week of 1987-06-19
1986 Cy Young Award
1986 NLCS MVP
1986 Player of the Week Week of 1986-09-26
1986 TSN All-Star RHP
1986 TSN Pitcher of the Year

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1991 HOU NL $2,412,500
1990 HOU NL $1,987,500
1989 HOU NL $1,300,000
1988 HOU NL $666,667
1987 HOU NL $691,667
1986 HOU NL $666,667
1985 HOU NL $360,000
Total Career Earnings $8,085,001

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Pepperdine University Malibu CA 1974, 1975, 1976

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1989 Cy Young Award NL 2nd 65.0 120 4
1989 Most Valuable Player NL 15th 6.0 336 0
1987 Cy Young Award NL 7th 9.0 120 0
1986 Cy Young Award NL 1st 98.0 120 15
1986 Most Valuable Player NL 10th 33.0 336 0