Rod Scurry, baseball player, 1980-1988

Rod Scurry

Born: 3/17/1956 in Sacramento, CA, USA

Died: 11/5/1992 in Reno, NV, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-04-17 | Final Game: 1988-09-30

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

Full name: Rodney Grant Scurry

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Biography

Rod Scurry was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1988. Born in 1956, Scurry developed a reputation as a reliable relief pitcher, showcasing his skills in an era characterized by the increasing specialization of bullpen roles. Over his career, he amassed a record of 19-32, with an impressive earned run average of 3.24, reflecting his ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing hitters. Throughout his time in the majors, Scurry recorded 431 strikeouts and notched 39 saves, demonstrating his capability to close out games and secure victories for his teams. His contributions were particularly significant during a transitional period in baseball, as teams began to place greater emphasis on bullpen strength and the strategic use of relievers. Scurry's performance on the mound, marked by his durability and effectiveness, earned him a respected place in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
19 32 332 7 0 0 39 460.7 384 166 31 274 431 3.24 0

Career ERA 3.24 vs. league average 3.83 across their career seasons — 15.4% 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
1980 PIT NL 0 2 20 0 0 0 0 37.7 23 9 17 28 2.15 3.84 (+44%) 353.6
1981 PIT NL 4 5 27 7 0 0 7 74.0 74 31 40 65 3.77 3.58 (-5%) -107.6
1982 PIT NL 4 5 76 0 0 0 14 103.7 79 20 64 94 1.74 3.86 (+55%) 1630.0
1983 PIT NL 4 9 61 0 0 0 7 68.0 63 42 53 67 5.56 3.87 (-44%) -989.2
1984 PIT NL 5 6 43 0 0 0 4 46.3 28 13 22 48 2.53 3.81 (+34%) 1648.5
1985 PIT NL 0 1 30 0 0 0 2 47.7 42 17 28 43 3.21 3.89 (+18%) 192.8
1985 NYY AL 1 0 5 0 0 0 1 12.7 5 4 10 17 2.84 3.89 (+27%) -
1986 NYY AL 1 2 31 0 0 0 2 39.3 38 16 22 36 3.66 3.97 (+8%) -
1988 SEA AL 0 2 39 0 0 0 2 31.3 32 14 18 33 4.02 3.73 (-8%) -1202.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
332 55 3 9 0 1 0 1 0 2 26 0.164 0.193 0.200 0.393 0.0

Career AVG .164 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 36.8% below league average.

Career OBP .193 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 40.3% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 48.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.393 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 44.6% 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
1980 PIT NL 20 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1981 PIT NL 27 19 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 10 0.158 — — — — 0.0
1982 PIT NL 76 21 2 5 0 1 0 1 0 0 8 0.238 — — — — 0.0
1983 PIT NL 61 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1984 PIT NL 43 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1985 PIT NL 30 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1985 NYY AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 NYY AL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 SEA AL 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 332 7 24 58 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 PIT P 20 0 2 5 0 0
1981 PIT P 27 7 0 8 0 1
1982 PIT P 76 0 11 9 0 0
1983 PIT P 61 0 2 8 0 0
1984 PIT P 43 0 0 9 1 0
1985 PIT P 30 0 1 9 0 0
1985 NYA P 5 0 0 1 0 0
1986 NYA P 31 0 4 5 0 1
1988 SEA P 39 0 4 4 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 332

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1987 NYA AL $340,000
1986 NYA AL $450,000
1985 PIT NL $350,000
Total Career Earnings $1,140,000