Marco Scutaro, baseball player, 2002-2014

Marco Scutaro

Born: 10/30/1975 in San Felipe, Yaracuy, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2002-07-21 | Final Game: 2014-07-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Marcos Scutaro

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Biography

Marco Scutaro, born in 1975, was a versatile infielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 until his retirement in 2014. Throughout his career, Scutaro showcased his skills as a reliable position player, participating in a total of 1,391 games. He finished his career with 1,355 hits, 77 home runs, and 509 RBIs, maintaining a solid batting average of .277. Known for his keen eye at the plate and ability to get on base, he also contributed to his teams with 55 stolen bases, displaying a blend of power and speed that was impactful during the era in which he played. Scutaro's career was highlighted by his performance in pivotal moments, most notably earning the NLCS MVP award, which underscored his ability to perform under pressure. He was selected as an All-Star once, reflecting his status as one of the more consistent players of his time. His contributions spanned multiple teams, including notable stints with the Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, and San Francisco Giants, where he played a crucial role in their success. Scutaro's legacy is marked by his grit and determination, making him a respected figure in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1391 4887 683 1355 269 21 77 509 55 474 570 0.277 0.341 0.388 0.729 -780.2

Career AVG .277 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +6.3% above league average.

Career OBP .341 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .388 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.729 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — near 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
2002 NYN NL 27 36 2 8 0 1 1 6 0 0 11 0.222 — — — — 0.0
2003 NYN NL 48 75 10 16 4 0 2 6 2 13 14 0.213 .264 (-19%) .332 (avg) .422 (-18%) .754 (-10%) -108.7
2004 OAK AL 137 455 50 124 32 1 7 43 0 16 58 0.273 .266 (+2%) .335 (-11%) .427 (-8%) .762 (-10%) -1007.9
2005 OAK AL 118 381 48 94 22 3 9 37 5 36 48 0.247 .264 (-7%) .330 (-6%) .418 (-7%) .749 (-6%) -520.2
2006 OAK AL 117 365 52 97 21 6 5 41 5 50 66 0.266 .269 (-1%) .336 (+4%) .431 (-8%) .768 (-3%) -175.7
2007 OAK AL 104 338 49 88 13 0 7 41 2 35 40 0.260 .268 (-3%) .335 (-1%) .422 (-15%) .758 (-9%) -507.6
2008 TOR AL 145 517 76 138 23 1 7 60 7 57 65 0.267 .263 (+1%) .333 (+2%) .416 (-14%) .749 (-7%) -631.8
2009 TOR AL 144 574 100 162 35 1 12 60 14 90 75 0.282 .262 (+8%) .332 (+14%) .417 (-2%) .750 (+5%) 890.2
2010 BOS AL 150 632 92 174 38 0 11 56 5 53 71 0.275 .257 (+7%) .325 (+2%) .402 (-4%) .728 (-1%) -93.9
2011 BOS AL 113 395 59 118 26 1 7 54 4 38 36 0.299 .255 (+17%) .320 (+12%) .399 (+6%) .719 (+9%) 686.8
2012 COL NL 95 377 47 102 16 3 4 30 7 27 35 0.271 .254 (+6%) .318 (+1%) .405 (-11%) .724 (-6%) -358.4
2012 SFG NL 61 243 40 88 16 1 3 44 2 13 14 0.362 .254 (+42%) .318 (+21%) .405 (+17%) .724 (+19%) -358.4
2013 SFG NL 127 488 57 145 23 3 2 31 2 45 34 0.297 .253 (+17%) .317 (+12%) .396 (-7%) .714 (+2%) 290.3
2014 SFG NL 5 11 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.091 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
23 91 12 26 8 0 0 14 5 7 0.286

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2012 NLCS SFN 7 28 6 14 3 0 0 4 2 1 0.500
2012 NLDS2 SFN 5 20 2 3 1 0 0 1 2 0 0.150
2012 WS SFN 4 16 3 4 0 0 0 3 1 2 0.250
2006 ALCS OAK 4 15 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.067
2006 ALDS2 OAK 3 12 1 4 4 0 0 6 0 1 0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 2 15 1 0 2
2B 566 489 971 1384 32 321
3B 113 94 68 213 16 15
OF 18 6 20 1 0 0
SS 683 641 884 1834 73 378

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2002 NYN 2B 12 1 4 7 0 0
2002 NYN 3B 3 0 1 2 0 0
2002 NYN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2002 NYN SS 6 4 5 11 1 3
2003 NYN 2B 39 18 53 52 2 13
2003 NYN SS 1 0 1 1 0 0
2004 OAK 2B 123 106 232 311 3 78
2004 OAK 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2004 OAK SS 16 11 25 42 2 9
2005 OAK 2B 30 29 56 92 1 19
2005 OAK 3B 5 2 4 6 0 1
2005 OAK OF 2 1 5 0 0 0
2005 OAK SS 81 73 115 213 8 50
2006 OAK 2B 37 33 72 93 1 32
2006 OAK 3B 12 8 4 21 3 1
2006 OAK OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
2006 OAK SS 69 61 86 168 9 38
2007 OAK 2B 13 12 19 44 0 10
2007 OAK 3B 36 33 23 64 9 2
2007 OAK OF 10 2 10 0 0 0
2007 OAK SS 43 38 52 111 5 22
2008 TOR 1B 3 2 15 1 0 2
2008 TOR 2B 50 39 60 126 1 19
2008 TOR 3B 41 36 22 84 2 8
2008 TOR OF 3 3 4 1 0 0
2008 TOR SS 56 53 71 165 5 30
2009 TOR 2B 2 0 0 2 0 0
2009 TOR SS 143 143 190 421 10 99
2010 BOS 2B 16 16 17 46 2 8
2010 BOS SS 132 131 152 344 18 57
2011 BOS 2B 2 2 3 6 1 1
2011 BOS SS 109 102 147 269 12 53
2012 COL 2B 72 65 139 205 6 45
2012 COL SS 27 25 40 89 3 17
2012 SFN 2B 46 44 91 96 2 27
2012 SFN 3B 15 15 14 36 2 3
2013 SFN 2B 121 121 221 299 13 69
2014 SFN 2B 3 3 4 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 3
Second Base 566
Third Base 113
Shortstop 683
Left Field 14
Right Field 4
Designated Hitter 8

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2012 NLCS MVP

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2014 SFN NL $6,666,667
2013 SFN NL $6,666,667
2012 COL NL $6,000,000
2011 BOS AL $5,500,000
2010 BOS AL $5,500,000
2009 TOR AL $1,100,000
2008 TOR AL $1,550,000
2007 OAK AL $1,550,000
2006 OAK AL $340,000
2005 OAK AL $323,500
2004 OAK AL $301,500
Total Career Earnings $35,498,334