Scott Coolbaugh
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989-1994)
Scott Coolbaugh was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1994 for the Texas Rangers, the San Diego Padres, and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 6 seasons. In 167 career games, he hit .215 with 93 hits, 8 home runs, and 41 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
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-09-02
- Last Game
- 1994-08-11
Full name: Scott Robert Coolbaugh
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 167 | 432 | 44 | 93 | 15 | 1 | 8 | 41 | 1 | 39 | 108 | .215 | .281 | .310 | .591 | -1,088 |
Career AVG .215 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.
Career OBP .281 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.
Career SLG .310 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.
Career OPS .591 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | TEX | AL | 25 | 51 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 12 | .275 | .254 (+8%) | .319 (+1%) | .375 (+10%) | .694 (+6%) | 37.9 |
| 1990 | TEX | AL | 67 | 180 | 21 | 36 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 47 | .200 | .257 (-22%) | .324 (-19%) | .385 (-31%) | .710 (-25%) | -705.7 |
| 1991 | SDN | NL | 60 | 180 | 12 | 39 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 19 | 45 | .217 | .255 (-15%) | .323 (-9%) | .384 (-21%) | .708 (-15%) | -419.9 |
| 1994 | SLN | NL | 15 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .190 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 167 | 432 | 44 | 93 | 15 | 1 | 8 | 41 | 1 | 39 | 108 | .215 | — | — | — | — | -1,088 | ||
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 (167 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 81 | 215 | 22 | 49 | 5 | 22 | .228 |
| Away | 86 | 217 | 22 | 44 | 3 | 19 | .203 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-08-11 | STL | MIA | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-08-10 | STL | MIA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994-08-09 | STL | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-08-08 | STL | MIA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-08-07 | STL | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-08-05 | STL | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-31 | STL | CHC | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-26 | STL | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-07-24 | STL | ATL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-23 | STL | ATL | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 4 |
| Third Base | 147 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | TEX | AL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $100,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 1986, 1987 |
Scott Coolbaugh: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 2, 1989 and the final game on August 11, 1994, Scott Coolbaugh built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the Texas Rangers (1989 through 1990), the San Diego Padres (1991), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1994). Coolbaugh, born on June 13, 1966, in Binghamton, NY, USA, is listed as a third baseman and batted and threw right-handed. Coolbaugh's listed size is 5'10" and 185 pounds. On the record, Scott Coolbaugh was born Scott Robert Coolbaugh.
Coolbaugh finished with 93 hits from 432 at bats in 167 games, which works out to .215, plus 8 home runs and 41 RBI. Coolbaugh got on base at a .281 rate and slugged .310 (.591 OPS). Measured against the leagues Coolbaugh played in, the .215 career average compares with a .259 league average over the same seasons, 16.8% below the league. The hits column peaks at 39, in 1991. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .217 in 1991, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Scott Coolbaugh
- What years did Scott Coolbaugh play?
- Scott Coolbaugh played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1994.
- Was Scott Coolbaugh a pitcher?
- No. Scott Coolbaugh was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Scott Coolbaugh hit?
- Scott Coolbaugh hit 8 career home runs with 93 hits.
- What was Scott Coolbaugh's career batting average?
- Scott Coolbaugh batted .215 over his career, with 93 hits in 432 at bats.
- How many RBI did Scott Coolbaugh have?
- Scott Coolbaugh drove in 41 runs in his career.
- Is Scott Coolbaugh in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Scott Coolbaugh has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.