Scott Elarton
Born: 2/23/1976 in Lamar, CO, USA
MLB Debut: 1998-06-20 | Final Game: 2008-06-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 240 lbs
Full name: Vincent Scott Elarton
Biography
Scott Elarton, born in 1976, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1998 to 2008. Known for his solid frame and a fastball that could reach impressive velocities, Elarton made his Major League debut with the Colorado Rockies, where he showcased his potential in a challenging hitter-friendly environment. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 56-61, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.29. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he recorded 698 strikeouts, demonstrating his effectiveness on the mound despite the offensive-oriented era in which he played.
Elarton's journey included stints with several teams, such as the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies, where he contributed as both a starter and a reliever. He finished his career with 3 saves, reflecting his versatility in various pitching roles. Throughout his time in the league, Elarton was known for his competitive spirit and dedication to the game, carving out a respectable place in the annals of baseball history during an era marked by significant changes in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 61 | 232 | 170 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1065.3 | 1107 | 626 | 192 | 418 | 698 | 5.29 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | HOU | NL | 2 | 1 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 57.0 | 40 | 21 | 20 | 56 | 3.32 | 1458.7 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | 9 | 5 | 42 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 124.0 | 111 | 48 | 43 | 121 | 3.48 | 4928.6 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 17 | 7 | 30 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 192.7 | 198 | 103 | 84 | 131 | 4.81 | -1817.2 |
| 2001 | COL | NL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 6.65 | -2022.7 |
| 2001 | HOU | NL | 4 | 8 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 109.7 | 126 | 87 | 49 | 76 | 7.14 | -5136.7 |
| 2003 | COL | NL | 4 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51.7 | 73 | 36 | 20 | 20 | 6.27 | -3292.4 |
| 2004 | CLE | AL | 3 | 5 | 21 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 117.3 | 107 | 59 | 42 | 80 | 4.53 | -3505.8 |
| 2004 | COL | NL | 0 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.3 | 57 | 45 | 20 | 23 | 9.80 | -1500.1 |
| 2005 | CLE | AL | 11 | 9 | 31 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 181.7 | 189 | 93 | 48 | 103 | 4.61 | -3659.8 |
| 2006 | KCR | AL | 4 | 9 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 114.7 | 117 | 68 | 52 | 49 | 5.34 | - |
| 2007 | KCR | AL | 2 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.0 | 53 | 43 | 21 | 13 | 10.46 | - |
| 2008 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 16 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 3.52 | 533.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 233 | 166 | 13 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 53 | 0.139 | 0.188 | 0.157 | 0.344 | -571.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | HOU | NL | 28 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | 43 | 26 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.192 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 30 | 63 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0.159 | -571.1 |
| 2001 | COL | NL | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | HOU | NL | 20 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | COL | NL | 11 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | CLE | AL | 21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | COL | NL | 8 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | CLE | AL | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | KCR | AL | 20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | KCR | AL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | CLE | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | NLDS1 | HOU | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1998 | NLDS2 | HOU | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4.15 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | NLDS1 | HOU | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.86 |
| 1998 | NLDS2 | HOU | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4.50 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 232 | 170 | 53 | 108 | 5 | 13 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | HOU | P | 28 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | HOU | P | 42 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | HOU | P | 30 | 30 | 14 | 21 | 0 | 4 |
| 2001 | COL | P | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | HOU | P | 20 | 20 | 9 | 18 | 2 | 2 |
| 2003 | COL | P | 11 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | CLE | P | 21 | 21 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | COL | P | 8 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | CLE | P | 31 | 31 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 | KCA | P | 20 | 20 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | KCA | P | 9 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | CLE | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 232 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Player of the Week | Week of 2000-08-05 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | KCA | AL | $4,000,000 |
| 2006 | KCA | AL | $4,000,000 |
| 2005 | CLE | AL | $850,000 |
| 2004 | COL | NL | $480,000 |
| 2003 | COL | NL | $300,000 |
| 2002 | COL | NL | $1,400,000 |
| 2001 | HOU | NL | $400,000 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | $300,000 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | $230,000 |
| 1998 | HOU | NL | $170,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $12,130,000 | ||