Scott Heineman
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2019-2021)
Scott Heineman was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2019 to 2021 for the Texas Rangers and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 3 seasons. In 68 career games, he hit .172 with 27 hits, 5 home runs, and 17 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2019-08-02
- Last Game
- 2021-06-27
Full name: Scott Matthew Heineman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 157 | 19 | 27 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 4 | 14 | 46 | .172 | .249 | .325 | .573 | -458 |
Career AVG .172 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 30.5% below league average.
Career OBP .249 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.
Career SLG .325 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 23.1% below league average.
Career OPS .573 vs. league average .742 across their career seasons — 22.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | TEX | AL | 25 | 75 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 20 | .213 | .252 (-15%) | .322 (-5%) | .434 (-14%) | .757 (-10%) | -120.6 |
| 2020 | TEX | AL | 24 | 52 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 11 | .154 | .244 (-37%) | .321 (-42%) | .417 (-36%) | .739 (-39%) | -337.8 |
| 2021 | CIN | NL | 19 | 30 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 15 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 68 | 157 | 19 | 27 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 4 | 14 | 46 | .172 | — | — | — | — | -458 | ||
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 (68 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 32 | 80 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 10 | .212 |
| Away | 36 | 77 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 7 | .130 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-27 | CIN | ATL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-06-25 | CIN | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-06-21 | CIN | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021-06-19 | CIN | SDP | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021-06-17 | CIN | SDP | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-06-15 | CIN | MIL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021-06-14 | CIN | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-06-12 | CIN | COL | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021-06-11 | CIN | COL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-06-09 | CIN | MIL | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 7 |
| Left Field | 11 |
| Center Field | 34 |
| Right Field | 11 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Scott Heineman: the record in brief
According to the bio, Scott Heineman debuted on August 2, 2019 and played a final game on June 27, 2021. Heineman played for the Texas Rangers (2019 through 2020) and the Cincinnati Reds (2021). Heineman played primarily as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on December 4, 1992, in Pacific Palisades, CA, USA, Heineman was listed at 6'1" and 220 pounds. On the record, Scott Heineman was born Scott Matthew Heineman.
Heineman finished with 27 hits from 157 at bats in 68 games, which works out to .172; the totals also include 5 homers and 17 RBI. Heineman got on base at a .249 rate and slugged .325 (.573 OPS). Heineman's .172 average ran 30.5% below the .248 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Heineman's .573 stands 22.8% below the league's .742. The highest hit total in a season was 16, in 2019. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .213 in 2019, did not top the league's .252.
Frequently Asked Questions about Scott Heineman
- What years did Scott Heineman play?
- Scott Heineman played in Major League Baseball from 2019 to 2021.
- Was Scott Heineman a pitcher?
- No. Scott Heineman was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Scott Heineman hit?
- Scott Heineman hit 5 career home runs with 27 hits.
- What was Scott Heineman's career batting average?
- Scott Heineman batted .172 over his career, with 27 hits in 157 at bats.
- How many RBI did Scott Heineman have?
- Scott Heineman drove in 17 runs in his career.
- Is Scott Heineman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Scott Heineman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.