Scotty Ingerton
Born: 4/19/1886 in Peninsula, OH, USA
Died: 6/15/1956 in Cleveland, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1911-04-12 | Final Game: 1911-10-09
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 172 lbs
Full name: William John Ingerton
Biography
Scotty Ingerton was a professional baseball player born in 1886, who played in the early 20th century, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. His career spanned from April 12, 1911, to October 9, 1911, during which he played as a position player in a total of 136 games. Ingerton finished his brief career with a batting average of .25, recording 130 hits, including 5 home runs and driving in 61 runs. He also showcased his speed on the bases, accumulating 6 stolen bases.
Though his time in Major League Baseball was limited, Ingerton's contributions on the field reflected the evolving nature of the game during his era. His ability to combine hitting prowess with base-running agility marked him as a competitive player in a league that was beginning to embrace a more dynamic style of play. Despite the short duration of his career, Ingerton's performance left an impact, illustrating the challenges and changes that players faced in a rapidly evolving sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 136 | 521 | 63 | 130 | 24 | 4 | 5 | 61 | 6 | 39 | 68 | 0.250 | 0.304 | 0.340 | 0.644 | -831.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | BSN | NL | 136 | 521 | 63 | 130 | 24 | 4 | 5 | 61 | 6 | 39 | 68 | 0.250 | -831.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 17 | 0 | 150 | 13 | 7 | 12 |
| 2B | 11 | 0 | 23 | 37 | 3 | 1 |
| 3B | 58 | 0 | 92 | 119 | 13 | 6 |
| OF | 43 | 0 | 98 | 15 | 4 | 5 |
| SS | 4 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | BSN | 1B | 17 | 0 | 150 | 13 | 7 | 12 |
| 1911 | BSN | 2B | 11 | 0 | 23 | 37 | 3 | 1 |
| 1911 | BSN | 3B | 58 | 0 | 92 | 119 | 13 | 6 |
| 1911 | BSN | SS | 4 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 1911 | BSN | OF | 43 | 0 | 98 | 15 | 4 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 18 |
| Second Base | 11 |
| Third Base | 59 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
| Left Field | 44 |
| Right Field | 2 |