Scottie Slayback

Born: 10/5/1901 in Paducah, KY, USA

Died: 11/30/1979 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-09-26 | Final Game: 1926-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Elbert Slayback

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Biography

Scottie Slayback was a professional baseball player born in 1901, who played during a brief stint in the Major Leagues. His career was marked by a single day in the spotlight on September 26, 1926, when he appeared in two games as a position player. Despite his efforts, Slayback did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing his major league career with a batting average of 0.0. This rare occurrence of a player with such limited appearances highlights the competitive nature of the sport during the 1920s, an era characterized by its transition from the deadball era to a time of increased offensive production. Slayback's time in the majors may have been fleeting, but it serves as a reminder of the many players who have contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if only for a moment. While he did not leave a significant statistical legacy, his brief presence in the league underscores the challenges faced by aspiring players in this competitive and evolving sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1926	NY1	NL	2	8	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
2B	2	0	4	4	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1926	NY1	2B	2	0	4	4	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	2