Scott Earl
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984)
Scott Earl was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1984 for the Detroit Tigers. In 14 career games, he hit .114 with 4 hits and 1 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-09-10
- Last Game
- 1984-09-30
Full name: William Scott Earl
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | .114 | .114 | .171 | .286 | 0 |
Career AVG .114 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 56.0% below league average.
Career OBP .114 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 64.6% below league average.
Career SLG .171 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 55.4% below league average.
Career OPS .286 vs. league average .708 across their career seasons — 59.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | DET | AL | 14 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | .114 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 14 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | .114 | — | — | — | — | 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 (14 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .154 |
| Away | 9 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .091 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-09-30 | DET | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-29 | DET | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-28 | DET | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-09-27 | DET | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-09-26 | DET | MIL | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-25 | DET | MIL | W | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1984-09-24 | DET | MIL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-23 | DET | NYY | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1984-09-21 | DET | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1984-09-19 | DET | MIL | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 14 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond | KY | 1981 |
Scott Earl: the record in brief
According to the bio, Scott Earl debuted on September 10, 1984 and played a final game on September 30, 1984. All of the seasons listed were played for the Detroit Tigers. Earl is listed as a second baseman at 5 feet, 11 inches and 165 pounds. The bio says Earl both batted and threw right-handed. Earl was born on September 18, 1960, in Seymour, IN, USA. Earl's full given name, per the bio, is William Scott Earl.
Earl's career batting table shows 14 games, 35 at bats and 4 hits, a .114 average, along with 1 runs batted in. Earl got on base at a .114 rate and slugged .171 (.286 OPS). Earl's .114 average ran 56.0% below the .260 that the league posted over the same seasons. The season table holds a single row: 1984 with the Detroit Tigers, 14 games, 35 at bats and 4 hits.
The position breakdown shows 14 games, all at second base. Fielding at second base produced 23 putouts and 24 assists against 2 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Scott Earl
- Was Scott Earl a pitcher?
- No. Scott Earl was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Scott Earl hit?
- Scott Earl hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What was Scott Earl's career batting average?
- Scott Earl batted .114 over his career, with 4 hits in 35 at bats.
- How many RBI did Scott Earl have?
- Scott Earl drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Scott Earl in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Scott Earl has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Scott Earl play for?
- Scott Earl played for the Detroit Tigers.