Xavier Scruggs

Born: 9/23/1987 in Diamond Bar, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2014-09-04 | Final Game: 2016-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Xavier Ladel Scruggs

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Biography

Xavier Scruggs was a professional baseball player born in 1987, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2016. Scruggs made his mark primarily with the St. Louis Cardinals and the Miami Marlins, showcasing his skills during a career that spanned parts of three seasons. He appeared in a total of 50 games, where he recorded 27 hits, including one home run, and drove in 14 runs. With a batting average of .227 and one stolen base, Scruggs demonstrated a blend of power and speed, contributing to his teams in various capacities. Scruggs's career unfolded in the context of a rapidly evolving game, as MLB was undergoing significant changes in player development and roster composition. While he may not have achieved superstar status, his journey through the minor leagues and into the majors is a testament to the perseverance and dedication often required of players in a highly competitive sport. His contributions, while modest in statistical terms, reflect the experiences of many players who strive to make their mark on the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
50	119	6	27	6	0	1	14	1	7	37	0.227	0.292	0.303	0.595	-188.6

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career SLG .303 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 24.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.595 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2014	STL	NL	9	15	0	3	1	0	2	0	2	7	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
2015	STL	NL	17	42	5	11	2	0	7	1	0	10	0.262	—	—	—	—	0.0
2016	MIA	NL	24	62	1	13	3	1	5	0	5	20	0.210	.255 (-18%)	.321 (-10%)	.417 (-27%)	.738 (-19%)	-188.6