Scott Strickland

Born: 4/26/1976 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-08-14 | Final Game: 2010-06-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Scott Michael Strickland

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Biography

Scott Strickland, born in 1976, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1999 to 2010. Making his Major League Baseball debut with the New York Mets, Strickland established himself as a reliable arm in the bullpen, known for his ability to maintain a solid earned run average and generate strikeouts. Over his career, he compiled a record of 12-21, an ERA of 3.38, and accumulated 243 strikeouts alongside 20 saves. His performance reflected the competitive nature of the late 1990s and early 2000s, a period marked by evolving pitching styles and increased offensive production in baseball. Strickland's contributions to his teams, which also included stints with the Washington Nationals and the Florida Marlins, were characterized by his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. His ability to come out of the bullpen and secure crucial outs made him a valuable asset to his coaches. While injuries ultimately curtailed his career, Strickland left behind a legacy as a pitcher who could consistently deliver quality innings, helping to shape the late-era rotations he was a part of. His career, defined by resilience and a competitive spirit, remains a testament to the dedication required to succeed in Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
12	21	239	0	0	0	20	242.0	206	91	25	112	243	3.38	0

Career ERA 3.38 vs. league average 4.42 across their career seasons — 23.4% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1999	WSN	NL	0	1	17	0	18.0	15	9	11	23	4.50	4.71 (+4%)	-
2000	WSN	NL	4	3	49	9	48.0	38	16	16	48	3.00	4.77 (+37%)	-
2001	WSN	NL	2	6	77	9	81.3	67	29	41	85	3.21	4.42 (+27%)	-
2002	WSN	NL	0	0	1	0	1.0	0	0	0	2	0.00	—	-
2002	NYN	NL	6	9	68	2	67.7	61	27	33	67	3.59	4.28 (+16%)	685.6
2003	NYN	NL	0	2	19	0	20.0	16	5	10	16	2.25	4.40 (+49%)	335.5
2005	HOU	NL	0	0	5	0	4.0	4	3	0	2	6.75	—	0.0
2010	MIA	NL	0	0	3	0	2.0	5	2	1	0	9.00	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
239	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1999	WSN	NL	17	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2000	WSN	NL	49	2	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
2001	WSN	NL	77	3	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
2002	WSN	NL	1	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2002	NYN	NL	68	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2003	NYN	NL	19	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
2005	HOU	NL	5	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2010	MIA	NL	3	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—