Tony Scott

Born: 9/18/1951 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 5/28/2024 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-09-01 | Final Game: 1984-09-21

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 164 lbs

Full name: Anthony Scott

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Biography

Tony Scott was a notable position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1973 to 1984. Born in 1951, Scott played in a total of 991 games, amassing 699 hits throughout his tenure. He was known for his speed on the base paths, which was reflected in his 125 stolen bases, a significant achievement that underscored his ability to impact the game beyond just hitting. With a batting average of .249, he contributed a total of 253 RBIs and hit 17 home runs, showcasing a well-rounded offensive skill set that made him a valuable player for his teams. Scott's playing style was characterized by his agility and speed, which were crucial assets during a time when the game increasingly valued base running and defensive prowess. He played in an era that bridged the transition from the traditional focus on batting averages and home runs to a more nuanced appreciation of speed and situational hitting. Scott's contributions to the teams he played for, including the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Mets, helped to shape the competitive landscape of the league during the late 1970s and early 1980s. His legacy remains as a testament to the importance of versatility and athleticism in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
991	2803	331	699	111	28	17	253	125	186	464	0.249	0.297	0.327	0.625	-6799.2

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career SLG .327 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.625 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 12.0% 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
1973	WSN	NL	11	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	WSN	NL	19	7	2	2	0	0	0	1	1	1	3	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1975	WSN	NL	92	143	19	26	4	2	0	11	5	12	38	0.182	.257 (-29%)	.327 (-21%)	.374 (-36%)	.701 (-29%)	-765.0
1977	STL	NL	95	292	38	85	16	3	3	41	13	33	48	0.291	.264 (+10%)	.329 (+12%)	.401 (-1%)	.730 (+5%)	356.0
1978	STL	NL	96	219	28	50	5	2	1	14	5	14	41	0.228	.257 (-11%)	.323 (-14%)	.378 (-25%)	.702 (-20%)	-806.0
1979	STL	NL	153	587	69	152	22	10	6	68	37	34	92	0.259	.265 (-2%)	.329 (-9%)	.397 (-9%)	.727 (-9%)	-1224.4
1980	STL	NL	143	415	51	104	19	3	0	28	22	35	68	0.251	.264 (-5%)	.326 (-6%)	.387 (-20%)	.714 (-13%)	-1084.1
1981	STL	NL	45	176	21	40	5	2	2	17	10	5	22	0.227	.255 (-11%)	.320 (-21%)	.368 (-15%)	.688 (-18%)	-556.6
1981	HOU	NL	55	225	28	66	13	2	2	22	8	15	32	0.293	.255 (+15%)	.320 (+5%)	.368 (+7%)	.688 (+6%)	-556.6
1982	HOU	NL	132	460	43	110	16	3	1	29	18	15	56	0.239	.261 (-8%)	.324 (-19%)	.388 (-24%)	.712 (-22%)	-2058.8
1983	HOU	NL	80	186	20	42	6	1	2	17	5	11	39	0.226	.260 (-13%)	.324 (-19%)	.389 (-23%)	.714 (-21%)	-753.9
1984	HOU	NL	25	21	2	4	1	0	0	0	0	4	3	0.190	—	—	—	—	0.0
1984	WSN	NL	45	71	8	18	4	0	0	5	1	7	21	0.254	.259 (-2%)	.322 (-2%)	.384 (-19%)	.707 (-11%)	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	20	0	3	0	0	0	2	1	6	0.150

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1981	NWDIV	HOU	5	20	0	3	0	0	0	2	1	6	0.150

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	853	653	1803	53	27	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1973	MON	OF	3	1	0	0	1	0
1974	MON	OF	16	1	7	0	0	0
1975	MON	OF	71	30	94	6	4	0
1977	SLN	OF	89	70	223	5	1	0
1978	SLN	OF	77	43	100	6	6	0
1979	SLN	OF	151	147	427	14	7	5
1980	SLN	OF	134	104	324	5	1	2
1981	SLN	OF	44	41	120	2	0	0
1981	HOU	OF	55	55	127	5	2	0
1982	HOU	OF	129	115	262	7	5	0
1983	HOU	OF	61	34	89	2	0	1
1984	HOU	OF	6	2	8	0	0	0
1984	MON	OF	17	10	22	1	0	0