Scott Terry, baseball player, 1986-1991

Scott Terry

Born: 11/21/1959 in Hobbs, NM, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-04-09 | Final Game: 1991-09-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Scott Ray Terry

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Biography

Scott Terry was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1991. Born in 1959, Terry made his debut during an era characterized by a transition in pitching styles and the increasing emphasis on bullpen specialization. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 24-28 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.73, showcasing his ability to keep runs to a minimum in a competitive league. Throughout his time in the majors, Terry was known for his versatility on the mound, contributing both as a starter and a reliever. He struck out 262 batters and collected 8 saves, reflecting his capability to handle high-pressure situations and contribute to his team's success. Terry's career, spanning parts of six seasons, left a mark as a reliable pitcher during a period when teams increasingly relied on their bullpens to secure victories.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
24 28 236 40 2 0 8 499.3 491 207 35 176 262 3.73 0

Career ERA 3.73 vs. league average 3.91 across their career seasons — near 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
1986 CIN NL 1 2 28 3 0 0 0 55.7 66 38 32 32 6.14 3.97 (-55%) -1747.7
1987 STL NL 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 13.3 13 5 8 9 3.38 4.29 (+21%) -
1988 STL NL 9 6 51 11 1 0 3 129.3 119 42 34 65 2.92 3.73 (+22%) -
1989 STL NL 8 10 31 24 1 0 2 148.7 142 59 43 69 3.57 3.71 (+4%) -
1990 STL NL 2 6 50 2 0 0 2 72.0 75 38 27 35 4.75 3.86 (-23%) -
1991 STL NL 4 4 65 0 0 0 1 80.3 76 25 32 52 2.80 3.91 (+28%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
242 97 14 21 3 0 2 7 0 3 24 0.216 0.248 0.309 0.557 0.0

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career OBP .248 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 23.5% below league average.

Career SLG .309 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.557 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 21.9% 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
1986 CIN NL 30 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1987 STL NL 11 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1988 STL NL 51 28 5 7 1 0 0 2 0 1 7 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1989 STL NL 35 45 3 7 1 0 2 4 0 1 11 0.156 — — — — 0.0
1990 STL NL 50 11 2 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.455 — — — — 0.0
1991 STL NL 65 7 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 236 39 25 98 4 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 CIN P 28 2 2 9 1 2
1987 SLN P 11 0 0 4 0 0
1988 SLN P 51 11 7 22 0 1
1989 SLN P 31 24 6 33 2 2
1990 SLN P 50 2 3 14 1 0
1991 SLN P 65 0 7 16 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 236

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1992 SLN NL $300,000
1991 SLN NL $350,000
1990 SLN NL $370,000
1989 SLN NL $105,000
1988 SLN NL $75,000
Total Career Earnings $1,200,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Southwestern University Georgetown TX 1978, 1979, 1980