Scott Winchester, baseball player, 1997-2001

Scott Winchester

Born: 4/20/1973 in Midland, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-09-08 | Final Game: 2001-08-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Scott Joseph Winchester

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Biography

Scott Winchester, born in 1973, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 until his final appearance on August 9, 2001. Throughout his career, he was known for his determination on the mound, contributing to his team's efforts with a record of 3-8. Winchester's career earned run average (ERA) stood at 5.42, reflecting the competitive nature of the leagues he participated in during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Over the course of his career, Winchester recorded a total of 55 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to challenge batters and contribute defensively. Despite not recording any saves, his role as a pitcher was pivotal in various game situations, where he provided valuable innings in relief and as a starter. Winchester's time in the majors coincided with an era of burgeoning offensive statistics and changing pitching dynamics, making his contributions significant as teams sought to balance power hitters with effective pitching strategies. After his retirement, Winchester remained a part of baseball history, remembered for his competitive spirit and contributions to the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 8 38 17 1 0 0 116.3 149 70 21 35 55 5.42 0

Career ERA 5.42 vs. league average 4.50 across their career seasons — 20.2% worse 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
1997 CIN NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 6.0 9 4 2 3 6.00 — 0.0
1998 CIN NL 3 6 16 16 1 0 0 79.0 101 51 27 40 5.81 4.43 (-31%) -1699.5
2000 CIN NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 7.3 10 3 2 3 3.68 — 0.0
2001 CIN NL 0 2 12 1 0 0 0 24.0 29 12 4 9 4.50 4.42 (-2%) -1536.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
38 26 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 11 0.115 0.148 0.115 0.264 0.0

Career AVG .115 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 56.8% below league average.

Career OBP .148 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 56.1% below league average.

Career SLG .115 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 72.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.264 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 65.5% 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
1997 CIN NL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 CIN NL 16 23 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 9 0.130 — — — — 0.0
2000 CIN NL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 CIN NL 12 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 38 17 10 14 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 CIN P 5 0 0 1 0 0
1998 CIN P 16 16 6 8 0 1
2000 CIN P 5 0 1 1 0 0
2001 CIN P 12 1 3 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 38

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 CIN NL $202,000
1999 CIN NL $202,000
Total Career Earnings $404,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Clemson University Clemson SC 1993, 1994, 1995