Scott Garrelts, baseball player, 1982-1991

Scott Garrelts

Born: 10/30/1961 in Champaign, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-10-02 | Final Game: 1991-06-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Scott William Garrelts

Biography

Scott Garrelts was born in 1961 and established himself as a notable pitcher during his career in Major League Baseball, which spanned from 1982 to 1991. He played primarily for the San Francisco Giants and showcased his skills in a competitive era that emphasized power hitting and offensive strategies. Over his career, Garrelts compiled a solid record of 69 wins against 53 losses, with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.29. His effectiveness on the mound resulted in 703 strikeouts and 48 saves, highlighting his ability to excel in both starting and relief roles. Garrelts was selected as an All-Star once during his career, underscoring his status as one of the more reliable pitchers of his time. Known for his durability and consistency, he made significant contributions to the Giants' pitching staff and was regarded for his strategic approach to the game. His performance during the late 1980s helped the team during a period of transition in baseball, as teams began to focus on analytics and the importance of pitching depth. Garrelts left a lasting mark in the sport, becoming a respected figure in the history of Giants baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
69 53 352 89 9 4 48 959.3 815 351 74 413 703 3.29 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
370 232 18 29 4 2 1 10 3 6 105 0.125 0.151 0.172 0.323 -1373.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1989 WS SFN 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1989 NLCS SFN 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000
1987 NLCS SFN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 2 6 4 0 21.7 31 17 7 20 7.06

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1989 NLCS SFN 1 0 2 2 0 11.7 16 7 2 8 5.40
1989 WS SFN 0 2 2 2 0 7.3 13 8 1 8 9.82
1987 NLCS SFN 0 0 2 0 0 2.7 2 2 4 4 6.75

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 352 89 56 143 11 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 352

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1990 Player of the Week Week of 1990-07-28
1985 Player of the Week Week of 1985-07-05
1985 Player of the Week Week of 1985-05-10

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1992 SFN NL $2,400,000
1991 SFN NL $2,400,000
1990 SFN NL $1,400,000
1989 SFN NL $706,000
1988 SFN NL $625,000
1987 SFN NL $290,000
1986 SFN NL $205,000
1985 SFN NL $85,000
Total Career Earnings $8,111,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1989 Cy Young Award NL 6th 4.0 120 0
1989 Most Valuable Player NL 20th 2.0 336 0