Milt Scott

Born: 1/17/1861 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 11/3/1938 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1882-09-30 | Final Game: 1886-10-14

Bats: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Milton Parker Scott

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Biography

Milt Scott, born in 1861, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1882 to 1886. As a position player, Scott made his mark during a transformative era in baseball, where the game was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and styles of play. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 341 games, accumulating a total of 293 hits and achieving a batting average of .228. His offensive contributions included 5 home runs and 132 runs batted in (RBIs), complemented by 11 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game both at the plate and on the bases. Scott's playing style reflected the competitive spirit of the 1880s, a time when baseball was gaining popularity and professional leagues were establishing themselves. His career, while not marked by overwhelming statistical dominance, contributed to the broader narrative of the early days of baseball, providing a glimpse into the lives of players who laid the groundwork for the future of the sport. After retiring from professional play on October 14, 1886, Scott's journey serves as a reminder of the rich history and evolution of baseball during its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.0	2	1	0	2	0	3.00	0

Career ERA 3.00 vs. league average 3.37 across their career seasons — 11.0% 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
1886	BL2	AA	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.0	2	1	2	0	3.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
341	1285	107	293	42	10	5	132	11	40	78	0.228	0.257	0.288	0.545	-2737.0

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career OBP .257 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career SLG .288 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.545 vs. league average 0.615 across their career seasons — 11.3% 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
1882	CHC	NL	1	5	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0
1884	DTN	NL	110	438	29	108	17	5	3	50	0	9	62	0.247	.243 (+1%)	.278 (-6%)	.327 (+1%)	.606 (-3%)	-268.9
1885	DTN	NL	38	148	14	39	7	0	0	12	0	4	16	0.264	.244 (+8%)	.287 (-2%)	.325 (-4%)	.613 (-3%)	-77.7
1885	PT1	AA	55	210	15	52	7	1	0	18	0	5	0	0.248	.244 (+1%)	.287 (-6%)	.325 (-11%)	.613 (-8%)	-77.7
1886	BL2	AA	137	484	48	92	11	4	2	52	11	22	0	0.190	.246 (-23%)	.302 (-21%)	.331 (-27%)	.634 (-24%)	-2125.8