Scott Diamond
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011-2016)
Scott Diamond was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2016 for the Minnesota Twins and the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 6 seasons. Across 59 career appearances, he went 19-27 with a 4.50 ERA and 161 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-07-18
- Last Game
- 2016-06-13
Full name: Scott Michael Diamond
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | MIN | AL | 1 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 51 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 5.08 | 3.94 (-29%) | -405.9 |
| 2012 | MIN | AL | 12 | 9 | 27 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 173.0 | 184 | 68 | 31 | 90 | 3.54 | 4.01 (+12%) | 340.3 |
| 2013 | MIN | AL | 6 | 13 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 131.0 | 163 | 79 | 36 | 52 | 5.43 | 3.87 (-40%) | -4322.3 |
| 2016 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 27.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 19 | 27 | 59 | 58 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 344.0 | 400 | 172 | 86 | 161 | 4.50 | — | -4,388 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .143 | .143 | .143 | .286 | 0 |
Career AVG .143 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 43.9% below league average.
Career OBP .143 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 55.3% below league average.
Career SLG .143 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 64.7% below league average.
Career OPS .286 vs. league average .724 across their career seasons — 60.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | MIN | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | MIN | AL | 27 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | MIN | AL | 24 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2016 | TOR | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 59 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 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 (118 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 28 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .143 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 31 | 185.0 | 219 | 97 | 41 | 82 | 4.72 |
| Away | 28 | 159.0 | 181 | 75 | 45 | 79 | 4.25 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-13 | TOR | PHI | — | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-29 | MIN | CLE | L | 6.0 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013-09-24 | MIN | DET | L | 6.1 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2013-09-18 | MIN | CHW | W | 6.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-09-12 | MIN | OAK | L | 4.2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-08-01 | MIN | KCR | L | 5.0 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-07-26 | MIN | SEA | — | 6.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-07-21 | MIN | CLE | L | 4.2 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-07-12 | MIN | NYY | — | 3.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-07-07 | MIN | TOR | L | 4.2 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 59 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | MIN | AL | $530,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $530,000 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Scott Diamond (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Scott Diamond: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 18, 2011 and the final game on June 13, 2016, Scott Diamond built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the Minnesota Twins (2011 to 2013) and the Toronto Blue Jays (2016). Diamond, born on July 30, 1986, in Guelph, ON, CAN, is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw left-handed. Size on record: 6'3" and 205 pounds. The bio lists the given name Scott Michael.
The pitching table credits Diamond with a 19-27 record and a 4.50 ERA in 59 games. The totals include 161 strikeouts. Against a 4.00 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.50 mark was 12.4% worse. No season topped the 12 wins of 2012. 2012 was Diamond's sharpest full season, a 3.54 ERA against the league's 4.01.
The position breakdown shows 59 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 18 putouts and 40 assists against 2 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Scott Diamond
- What years did Scott Diamond play?
- Scott Diamond played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2016.
- Was Scott Diamond a pitcher?
- Yes. Scott Diamond pitched in the major leagues, recording 19 wins and 161 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Scott Diamond hit?
- Scott Diamond hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What was Scott Diamond's career batting average?
- Scott Diamond batted .143 over his career, with 2 hits in 14 at bats.
- What was Scott Diamond's career ERA?
- Scott Diamond finished with a 4.50 career ERA, going 19-27 with 161 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Scott Diamond have?
- Scott Diamond recorded 161 career strikeouts.