Scott Cooper
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1990-1997)
Scott Cooper was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1997 for the Boston Red Sox, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the Kansas City Royals, a span of 8 seasons. In 592 career games, he hit .265 with 478 hits, 33 home runs, and 211 RBI. Scott Cooper was a 2-time All-Star.
- 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1990-09-05
- Last Game
- 1997-09-28
- Awards
- 2× All-Star
Full name: Scott Kendrick Cooper
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 592 | 1,801 | 197 | 478 | 94 | 12 | 33 | 211 | 7 | 193 | 299 | .265 | .337 | .386 | .723 | -693 |
Career AVG .265 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .337 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .386 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .723 vs. league average .732 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | BOS | AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | BOS | AL | 14 | 35 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .457 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | BOS | AL | 123 | 337 | 34 | 93 | 21 | 0 | 5 | 33 | 1 | 37 | 33 | .276 | .255 (+8%) | .322 (+7%) | .377 (+1%) | .699 (+4%) | 320.0 |
| 1993 | BOS | AL | 156 | 526 | 67 | 147 | 29 | 3 | 9 | 63 | 5 | 58 | 81 | .279 | .265 (+5%) | .332 (+7%) | .403 (-1%) | .735 (+2%) | 366.9 |
| 1994 | BOS | AL | 104 | 369 | 49 | 104 | 16 | 4 | 13 | 53 | 0 | 30 | 65 | .282 | .269 (+4%) | .338 (-2%) | .424 (+7%) | .763 (+3%) | 139.8 |
| 1995 | SLN | NL | 118 | 374 | 29 | 86 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 40 | 0 | 49 | 85 | .230 | .266 (-14%) | .337 (-5%) | .417 (-25%) | .755 (-16%) | -938.7 |
| 1997 | KCA | AL | 75 | 159 | 12 | 32 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 32 | .201 | .266 (-25%) | .336 (-16%) | .419 (-26%) | .756 (-22%) | -581.4 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 592 | 1,801 | 197 | 478 | 94 | 12 | 33 | 211 | 7 | 193 | 299 | .265 | — | — | — | — | -693 | ||
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 (592 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 293 | 894 | 110 | 261 | 18 | 102 | .292 |
| Away | 299 | 907 | 87 | 217 | 15 | 109 | .239 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-28 | KCR | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-27 | KCR | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-26 | KCR | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-09-25 | KCR | MIL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997-09-23 | KCR | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-09-20 | KCR | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-09-19 | KCR | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-09-19 | KCR | CLE | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-18 | KCR | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-16 | KCR | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 72 | 48 | 474 | 34 | 5 | 49 |
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 467 | 421 | 280 | 885 | 64 | 77 |
| SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | BOS | 3B | 13 | 8 | 6 | 22 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | BOS | 1B | 62 | 46 | 446 | 33 | 5 | 44 |
| 1992 | BOS | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | BOS | 3B | 47 | 39 | 26 | 103 | 4 | 5 |
| 1992 | BOS | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | BOS | 1B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | BOS | 3B | 154 | 145 | 111 | 244 | 24 | 22 |
| 1993 | BOS | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | BOS | 3B | 104 | 99 | 51 | 219 | 16 | 21 |
| 1995 | SLN | 3B | 110 | 102 | 65 | 243 | 18 | 24 |
| 1997 | KCA | 1B | 8 | 2 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 1997 | KCA | 3B | 39 | 28 | 21 | 54 | 0 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 72 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 467 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | KCA | AL | $375,000 |
| 1995 | SLN | NL | $1,525,000 |
| 1994 | BOS | AL | $500,000 |
| 1993 | BOS | AL | $240,000 |
| 1992 | BOS | AL | $145,000 |
| 1991 | BOS | AL | $100,000 |
| 1990 | BOS | AL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,985,000 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Scott Cooper (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Scott Cooper: the record in brief
According to the bio, Scott Cooper debuted on September 5, 1990 and played a final game on September 28, 1997. Cooper played for the Boston Red Sox (1990 through 1994), the St. Louis Cardinals (1995), and the Kansas City Royals (1997). Cooper played primarily as a third baseman and threw right-handed and batted left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on October 13, 1967, in St. Louis, MO, USA and a listed size of 6'3" and 200 pounds. Scott Cooper was the playing name; the full given name is Scott Kendrick.
Cooper finished with 478 hits from 1,801 at bats in 592 games, which works out to .265, adding 33 homers and 211 runs batted in. Cooper got on base at a .337 rate and slugged .386 (.723 OPS). Against a .262 league average for those years, Cooper's .265 average was near the norm. Cooper's most home runs in a season came in 1994, when the total reached 13 for the Boston Red Sox. Cooper collected a career-high 147 hits in 1993.
Frequently Asked Questions about Scott Cooper
- What years did Scott Cooper play?
- Scott Cooper played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1997.
- Was Scott Cooper a pitcher?
- No. Scott Cooper was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Scott Cooper hit?
- Scott Cooper hit 33 career home runs with 478 hits.
- What was Scott Cooper's career batting average?
- Scott Cooper batted .265 over his career, with 478 hits in 1,801 at bats.
- How many RBI did Scott Cooper have?
- Scott Cooper drove in 211 runs in his career.
- Is Scott Cooper in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Scott Cooper has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.