Scott Cary
Born: 4/11/1923 in Kendallville, IN, USA
Died: 2/28/2011 in Coldwater, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1947-05-01 | Final Game: 1947-09-17
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 168 lbs
Full name: Scott Russell Cary
Biography
Scott Cary was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned the brief but impactful period of 1947. Born in 1923, Cary made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the sport was beginning to emerge from the constraints of World War II and transition into a new era of players and strategies. He played for a short stint from May 1, 1947, to September 17, 1947, during which he showcased his talents on the mound.
Cary finished his career with a record of 3-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.93, accumulating a total of 25 strikeouts. While he did not record any saves, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant in the context of the post-war era, when many veterans returned to the sport and the game began evolving into a more dynamic and competitive landscape. Although his career was brief, Cary's participation in the major leagues during this transformative time in baseball history reflects the resilience and enduring passion of players during that era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 54.7 | 73 | 36 | 5 | 20 | 25 | 5.93 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | WSN | AL | 3 | 1 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 54.7 | 73 | 36 | 20 | 25 | 5.93 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.077 | 0.200 | 0.077 | 0.277 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | WSN | AL | 23 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 23 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | WS1 | P | 23 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 23 |