Scott Scudder, baseball player, 1989-1993

Scott Scudder

Born: 2/14/1968 in Paris, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-06-06 | Final Game: 1993-05-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: William Scott Scudder

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Biography

Scott Scudder, born in 1968, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1993. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Scudder carved out a niche for himself during a transitional era in baseball that saw both the tail end of the 1980s and the early 1990s offer a mix of power hitting and evolving pitching strategies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 21 wins and 34 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.8, showcasing his ability to navigate the challenges posed by some of the league's top hitters. Throughout his time in the majors, Scudder recorded 226 strikeouts, demonstrating his capacity to miss bats and keep opposing teams at bay. Additionally, he registered one save, highlighting his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. While his career was relatively brief, Scudder's contributions to the teams he played for were marked by determination and a strong work ethic, traits that resonated with fans and teammates alike. His journey through the game reflects the broader context of a competitive era in baseball, characterized by dynamic changes in player performance and team strategies.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
21 34 96 64 0 0 1 386.3 395 206 42 206 226 4.80 0

Career ERA 4.80 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — 23.4% worse 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
1989 CIN NL 4 9 23 17 0 0 0 100.3 91 50 61 66 4.49 3.71 (-21%) -3596.2
1990 CIN NL 5 5 21 10 0 0 0 71.7 74 39 30 42 4.90 3.86 (-27%) -2423.6
1991 CIN NL 6 9 27 14 0 0 1 101.3 91 49 56 51 4.35 3.91 (-11%) -1404.8
1992 CLE AL 6 10 23 22 0 0 0 109.0 134 64 55 66 5.28 3.75 (-41%) -1638.6
1993 CLE AL 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 4.0 5 4 4 1 9.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
96 71 4 8 0 0 1 3 0 6 30 0.113 0.182 0.155 0.337 0.0

Career AVG .113 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 56.3% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 44.0% below league average.

Career SLG .155 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 59.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.337 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 52.6% 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
1989 CIN NL 23 24 1 4 0 0 0 2 0 4 13 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1990 CIN NL 21 18 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 0.056 — — — — 0.0
1991 CIN NL 27 29 2 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 11 0.103 — — — — 0.0
1992 CLE AL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 CLE AL 2 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1990 NLCS CIN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1990 WS CIN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 2 0 0 2.3 1 0 2 3 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1990 NLCS CIN 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 1 0 0 1 0.00
1990 WS CIN 0 0 1 0 0 1.3 0 0 2 2 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 96 63 34 37 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1989 CIN P 23 17 5 9 1 0
1990 CIN P 21 9 5 6 1 0
1991 CIN P 27 14 10 11 0 0
1992 CLE P 23 22 14 11 0 0
1993 CLE P 2 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 96

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 CLE AL $750,000
1992 CLE AL $170,000
1990 CIN NL $107,000
1989 CIN NL $68,000
Total Career Earnings $1,095,000