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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 13.50 | - |
| 1983 | SFG | NL | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 35.7 | 33 | 10 | 19 | 16 | 2.52 | - |
| 1984 | SFG | NL | 2 | 3 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.0 | 45 | 27 | 34 | 32 | 5.65 | - |
| 1985 | SFG | NL | 9 | 6 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 105.7 | 76 | 27 | 58 | 106 | 2.30 | - |
| 1986 | SFG | NL | 13 | 9 | 53 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 173.7 | 144 | 60 | 74 | 125 | 3.11 | - |
| 1987 | SFG | NL | 11 | 7 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 106.3 | 70 | 38 | 55 | 127 | 3.22 | - |
| 1988 | SFG | NL | 5 | 9 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 98.0 | 80 | 39 | 46 | 86 | 3.58 | - |
| 1989 | SFG | NL | 14 | 5 | 30 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 193.3 | 149 | 49 | 46 | 119 | 2.28 | - |
| 1990 | SFG | NL | 12 | 11 | 31 | 31 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 182.0 | 190 | 84 | 70 | 80 | 4.15 | - |
| 1991 | SFG | NL | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 | 25 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 6.41 | - |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | SFG | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | SFG | NL | 5 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | SFG | NL | 21 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | SFG | NL | 74 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | SFG | NL | 54 | 45 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 0.178 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | SFG | NL | 65 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | SFG | NL | 65 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | SFG | NL | 32 | 66 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 30 | 0.136 | -515.8 |
| 1990 | SFG | NL | 42 | 66 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 0.061 | -857.5 |
| 1991 | SFG | NL | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | SFN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | SFN | P | 5 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 | SFN | P | 21 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | SFN | P | 74 | 0 | 7 | 22 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | SFN | P | 53 | 18 | 9 | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| 1987 | SFN | P | 64 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 | SFN | P | 65 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | SFN | P | 30 | 29 | 18 | 24 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | SFN | P | 31 | 31 | 5 | 26 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | SFN | P | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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 |