Scott Arnold
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1988)
Scott Arnold was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1988 for the St. Louis Cardinals. Across 6 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 5.40 ERA and 8 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1988-04-07
- Last Game
- 1988-04-23
Full name: Scott Gentry Arnold
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | SLN | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 5.40 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 5.40 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | SLN | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (12 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 3.1 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 10.80 |
| Away | 3 | 3.1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.00 |
Last 6 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-04-23 | STL | NYN | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988-04-20 | STL | PIT | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988-04-16 | STL | NYN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-04-12 | STL | CHC | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988-04-11 | STL | CHC | — | 1.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988-04-07 | STL | CIN | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami University of Ohio | Oxford | OH | 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 |
Scott Arnold: the record in brief
Scott Arnold's major league career runs from a debut on April 7, 1988 to a final game on April 23, 1988. Arnold's only club in the season tables is the St. Louis Cardinals. Listed as a pitcher, Arnold threw and hit right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6 feet, 2 inches and 210 pounds. Arnold was born on August 18, 1962, in Lexington, KY, USA. Scott Arnold was the playing name; the full given name is Scott Gentry.
The pitching table credits Arnold with a 0-0 record and a 5.40 ERA in 6 games. Also on Arnold's record: 8 strikeouts. Against a 3.73 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.40 mark was 44.6% worse. Arnold's only pitching season is 1988: 6 games, 8 strikeouts.
Every defensive appearance on record for Arnold, 6 games, came at pitcher.
Before the majors, Arnold played college baseball at Miami University of Ohio (1981, 1982, 1983, and 1984). Retrosheet box scores cover 12 of Arnold's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Scott Arnold
- Was Scott Arnold a pitcher?
- Yes. Scott Arnold pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 8 strikeouts.
- What was Scott Arnold's career ERA?
- Scott Arnold finished with a 5.40 career ERA, going 0-0 with 8 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Scott Arnold have?
- Scott Arnold recorded 8 career strikeouts.
- Is Scott Arnold in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Scott Arnold has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Scott Arnold play for?
- Scott Arnold played for the St. Louis Cardinals.