Scott Bradley

Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1992)

Scott Bradley was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1992 for 4 teams, including the New York Yankees, a span of 9 seasons. In 604 career games, he hit .257 with 424 hits, 18 home runs, and 184 RBI.

AVG (Batting Average):
Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
HR (Home Runs):
Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
RBI (Runs Batted In):
Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.

Data updated

AVG .257
HR 18
RBI 184
H 424
OPS .645
PIV -2,617
Position
Catcher
Bats / Throws
L / R
Height / Weight
5'11" / 185 lb
Born
3/22/1960 in Glen Ridge, NJ, USA
MLB Debut
1984-09-09
Last Game
1992-06-13

Full name: Scott William Bradley

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Career Batting Statistics

Scott Bradley — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
604 1,648 149 424 75 6 18 184 3 104 110 .257 .302 .343 .645 -2,617

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career SLG .343 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career OPS .645 vs. league average .711 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Scott Bradley Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1984 NYA AL 9 21 3 6 1 0 0 2 0 1 1 .286 — — — — 0.0
1985 NYA AL 19 49 4 8 2 1 0 1 0 1 5 .163 — — — — -305.9
1986 CHA AL 9 21 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .286 — — — — 0.0
1986 SEA AL 68 199 17 60 8 3 5 28 1 12 7 .302 .257 (+17%) .325 (+6%) .395 (+13%) .720 (+10%) 0.0
1987 SEA AL 102 342 34 95 15 1 5 43 0 15 18 .278 .262 (+6%) .331 (-6%) .415 (-11%) .746 (-9%) -521.9
1988 SEA AL 103 335 45 86 17 1 4 33 1 17 16 .257 .254 (+1%) .317 (-7%) .377 (-8%) .695 (-7%) -416.8
1989 SEA AL 103 270 21 74 16 0 3 37 1 21 23 .274 .254 (+8%) .319 (+1%) .375 (-2%) .694 (-1%) -69.4
1990 SEA AL 101 233 11 52 9 0 1 28 0 15 20 .223 .257 (-13%) .324 (-19%) .385 (-29%) .710 (-24%) -932.3
1991 SEA AL 83 172 10 35 7 0 0 11 0 19 19 .203 .255 (-20%) .323 (-13%) .384 (-37%) .708 (-26%) -679.5
1992 SEA AL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 CIN NL 5 5 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 .400 — — — — 0.0
Career · 11 seasons 604 1,648 149 424 75 6 18 184 3 104 110 .257 — — — — -2,926

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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Scott Bradley — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home299787752121498.269
Away30586174212486.246

Last 10 Games — Batting

Scott Bradley — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1992-06-13 CINLADW 101000100
1992-06-07 CINLADL 100000000
1992-06-04 CINLADL 211000000
1992-06-03 CINSTLW 000000010
1992-05-29 CINWSNW 100000000
1992-04-07 SEATEXL 000000010
1992-04-06 SEATEXL 100000001
1991-09-27 SEACHWW 201100101
1991-09-23 SEATEXL 000000010
1991-09-22 SEAKCRL 100000000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Scott Bradley — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 6 2 24 1 3 3
3B 20 11 8 23 1 0
C 433 367 2277 154 24 27
OF 13 9 20 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Scott Bradley — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1984 NYA C 3 0 2 0 0 0
1984 NYA OF 5 4 8 0 0 0
1985 NYA C 3 3 12 0 1 0
1986 CHA OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1986 SEA C 59 49 281 21 3 5
1987 SEA 3B 8 5 5 10 0 0
1987 SEA C 82 77 433 29 8 4
1987 SEA OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
1988 SEA 1B 2 0 9 0 1 1
1988 SEA 3B 3 2 0 5 0 0
1988 SEA C 85 80 524 37 5 6
1988 SEA OF 4 4 10 0 0 0
1989 SEA 1B 2 2 10 1 1 2
1989 SEA C 70 61 388 25 3 4
1989 SEA OF 1 1 2 0 0 0
1990 SEA 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
1990 SEA 3B 5 2 3 6 0 0
1990 SEA C 63 50 349 24 2 4
1991 SEA 1B 1 0 3 0 1 0
1991 SEA 3B 4 2 0 2 1 0
1991 SEA C 65 47 285 16 2 4
1992 SEA C 1 0 1 2 0 0
1992 CIN C 2 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

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Scott Bradley Stats, Bio & Career Records
Position Games
Catcher 432
First Base 6
Third Base 21
Left Field 7
Right Field 6
Designated Hitter 42

Salary History

Scott Bradley's recorded salaries total $2,509,000 over 7 seasons, 1986 to 1992. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bradley's career ran from 1984 to 1992. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985.

Scott Bradley — Salary History
Year Team League Salary
1992 SEA AL $837,500
1991 SEA AL $575,000
1990 SEA AL $460,000
1989 SEA AL $330,000
1988 SEA AL $130,000
1987 SEA AL $110,000
1986 CHA AL $66,500
Total recorded salary (partial) $2,509,000

College History

Scott Bradley — College History
School Name City State Years Attended
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill NC 1979, 1980, 1981

Most Similar Players

Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.

Career Spans

Scott Bradley (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.

  1. 98
    Hal Smith
    .258 avg, 23 HR
  2. 61
    Brayan Peña
    .259 avg, 23 HR
  3. 35
    Duane Josephson
    .258 avg, 23 HR
  4. 30
    Einar Diaz
    .254 avg, 21 HR
  5. 30
    Carlos Hernandez
    .253 avg, 24 HR
  6. 30
    Ray Lamanno
    .252 avg, 18 HR

Scott Bradley: the record in brief

The profile opens with Scott Bradley's first major league game on September 9, 1984; the last one listed came on June 13, 1992. By club, Bradley's seasons break down as the New York Yankees (1984 to 1985), the Chicago White Sox (1986), the Seattle Mariners (1986 to 1992), and the Cincinnati Reds (1992). Bradley, born on March 22, 1960, in Glen Ridge, NJ, USA, is listed as a catcher and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. The bio gives 5 feet, 11 inches and 185 pounds. On the record, Scott Bradley was born Scott William Bradley.

Across 604 games at the plate, Bradley's career line reads 424 hits in 1,648 at bats for a .257 average, along with 18 homers and 184 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .302 and .343 give Bradley a career OPS of .645. Against a .257 league average for those years, Bradley's .257 average was near the norm. The OPS comparison is .645 to a league .711, 9.3% below average. 1987 produced Bradley's most hits, 95 of them for the Seattle Mariners. 1987 brought the most runs batted in, 43.

Frequently Asked Questions about Scott Bradley

What years did Scott Bradley play?
Scott Bradley played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1992.
Was Scott Bradley a pitcher?
No. Scott Bradley was a position player (Catcher).
How many home runs did Scott Bradley hit?
Scott Bradley hit 18 career home runs with 424 hits.
What teams did Scott Bradley play for?
Scott Bradley played for 4 teams: the New York Yankees (1984–1985), the Chicago White Sox (1986), the Seattle Mariners (1986–1992), and the Cincinnati Reds (1992).
What were Scott Bradley's career stats?
In 604 games, Scott Bradley had 424 hits, 18 home runs, 184 RBI, 149 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .257 batting average.
How much did Scott Bradley earn in his career?
Scott Bradley's recorded salaries total $2,509,000 over 7 seasons, 1986 to 1992. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bradley's career ran from 1984 to 1992. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985.
What was Scott Bradley's salary?
Scott Bradley's last recorded salary was $837,500, in 1992. His highest recorded salary was $837,500, in 1992, and his lowest was $66,500, in 1986. The Salary History table lists each season from 1986 to 1992.
What position did Scott Bradley play?
Scott Bradley played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Scott Bradley and how much did he weigh?
Scott Bradley was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
How many home runs did Scott Bradley hit each season?
Scott Bradley's home runs by season: 0 in 1984, 0 in 1985, 5 in 1986, 5 in 1987, 4 in 1988, 3 in 1989, 1 in 1990, 0 in 1991, and 0 in 1992. His most in one season was 5, in 1986 and 1987.
What was Scott Bradley's career batting average?
Scott Bradley batted .257 over his career, with 424 hits in 1,648 at bats.
How many RBI did Scott Bradley have?
Scott Bradley drove in 184 runs in his career.
Is Scott Bradley in the Hall of Fame?
No. Scott Bradley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.