Scott Hastings
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1871-1877)
Scott Hastings was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1877 for 7 teams, including the Rockford Forest Citys, a span of 7 seasons. In 294 career games, he hit .279 with 371 hits and 139 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 289.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 161 lb
- Died
- 8/14/1907 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1871-05-06
- Last Game
- 1877-09-01
Full name: Winfield Scott Hastings
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 294 | 1,328 | 264 | 371 | 44 | 8 | 0 | 139 | 43 | 31 | 43 | .279 | .296 | .325 | .620 | 289 |
Career AVG .279 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .296 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .325 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .620 vs. league average .621 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | RC1 | 25 | 118 | 27 | 30 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 11 | 2 | 4 | .254 | .286 (-11%) | .311 (-14%) | .383 (-3%) | .695 (-8%) | -172.7 | |
| 1872 | CL1 | 22 | 115 | 34 | 45 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 2 | .391 | .285 (+37%) | .296 (+37%) | .347 (+22%) | .644 (+29%) | 525.4 | |
| 1872 | BL1 | 13 | 62 | 16 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .306 | .285 (+7%) | .296 (+7%) | .347 (+11%) | .644 (+9%) | 525.4 | |
| 1873 | BL1 | 30 | 145 | 41 | 41 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 1 | .283 | .290 (-3%) | .304 (-1%) | .357 (-13%) | .661 (-7%) | -127.5 | |
| 1874 | HR1 | 52 | 247 | 60 | 80 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 10 | 4 | 3 | .324 | .273 (+18%) | .282 (+19%) | .333 (+15%) | .615 (+17%) | 633.3 | |
| 1875 | CH2 | 65 | 287 | 43 | 73 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 13 | 9 | 14 | .254 | .253 (avg) | .260 (+6%) | .309 (-8%) | .570 (-1%) | 25.0 | |
| 1876 | LS1 | NL | 67 | 283 | 36 | 73 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 5 | 11 | .258 | .265 (-3%) | .277 (-2%) | .320 (-11%) | .598 (-7%) | -224.1 |
| 1877 | CN1 | NL | 20 | 71 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | .141 | .271 (-48%) | .289 (-39%) | .337 (-54%) | .626 (-47%) | -447.5 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 294 | 1,328 | 264 | 371 | 44 | 8 | 0 | 139 | 43 | 31 | 43 | .279 | — | — | — | — | 737 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2B | 15 | 9 | 23 | 27 | 20 | 1 |
| C | 177 | 75 | 651 | 157 | 182 | 15 |
| OF | 144 | 27 | 184 | 22 | 40 | 4 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | RC1 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1871 | RC1 | 2B | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1871 | RC1 | C | 23 | 21 | 77 | 18 | 16 | 3 |
| 1871 | RC1 | OF | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1872 | CL1 | 2B | 6 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 1 |
| 1872 | CL1 | C | 12 | 10 | 56 | 3 | 15 | 2 |
| 1872 | CL1 | OF | 8 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1872 | BL1 | 2B | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 1872 | BL1 | C | 13 | 10 | 62 | 14 | 8 | 1 |
| 1872 | BL1 | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1873 | BL1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1873 | BL1 | C | 19 | 0 | 81 | 10 | 10 | 2 |
| 1873 | BL1 | OF | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1874 | HR1 | 2B | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1874 | HR1 | C | 39 | 34 | 117 | 29 | 48 | 4 |
| 1874 | HR1 | OF | 26 | 17 | 23 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 1874 | HR1 | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1875 | CH2 | 2B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 1875 | CH2 | C | 46 | 0 | 171 | 53 | 51 | 2 |
| 1875 | CH2 | OF | 29 | 0 | 29 | 8 | 11 | 0 |
| 1876 | LS1 | C | 5 | 0 | 24 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
| 1876 | LS1 | OF | 65 | 0 | 98 | 11 | 16 | 4 |
| 1877 | CN1 | C | 20 | 0 | 63 | 24 | 23 | 1 |
| 1877 | CN1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 176 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 15 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 110 |
| Right Field | 34 |
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Scott Hastings: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 6, 1871 and the final game on September 1, 1877, Scott Hastings built the record summarized on this page. By club, Hastings's seasons break down as the Rockford Forest Citys (1871), the Cleveland Forest Citys (1872), the Baltimore Canaries (1872 through 1873), the Hartford Dark Blues (1874), the Chicago White Stockings (1875), the Louisville Grays (1876), and the Cincinnati Reds (1877). Hastings played primarily as a catcher and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on August 10, 1847, in Hillsboro, OH, USA and a listed size of 5-foot-8 and 161 pounds. Hastings's death is recorded on August 14, 1907, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Hastings's full given name, per the bio, is Winfield Scott Hastings.
Hastings's career batting table shows 294 games, 1,328 at bats and 371 hits, a .279 average, along with 139 runs batted in and 43 stolen bases. Hastings got on base at a .296 rate and slugged .325 (.620 OPS). The .279 career average is close to the .273 the league hit across the same seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions about Scott Hastings
- What years did Scott Hastings play?
- Scott Hastings played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1877.
- Was Scott Hastings a pitcher?
- No. Scott Hastings was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Scott Hastings hit?
- Scott Hastings hit 0 career home runs with 371 hits.
- What teams did Scott Hastings play for?
- Scott Hastings played for 7 teams: the Rockford Forest Citys (1871), the Cleveland Forest Citys (1872), the Baltimore Canaries (1872–1873), the Hartford Dark Blues (1874), the Chicago White Stockings (1875), the Louisville Grays (1876), and the Cincinnati Reds (1877).
- What were Scott Hastings's career stats?
- In 294 games, Scott Hastings had 371 hits, 139 RBI, 264 runs, and 43 stolen bases, with a .279 batting average.
- What position did Scott Hastings play?
- Scott Hastings played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Scott Hastings and how much did he weigh?
- Scott Hastings was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 161 pounds.
- What was Scott Hastings's career batting average?
- Scott Hastings batted .279 over his career, with 371 hits in 1,328 at bats.
- How many RBI did Scott Hastings have?
- Scott Hastings drove in 139 runs in his career.
- Is Scott Hastings in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Scott Hastings has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.