Scott Loucks
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980-1985)
Scott Loucks was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1985 for the Houston Astros and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 6 seasons. In 73 career games, he hit .263 with 21 hits and 4 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
- 6'0" / 178 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1980-09-01
- Last Game
- 1985-05-29
Full name: Scott Gregory Loucks
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 80 | 15 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 28 | .263 | .322 | .312 | .634 | -189 |
Career AVG .263 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .322 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .312 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.
Career OPS .634 vs. league average .710 across their career seasons — 10.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | HOU | NL | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | HOU | NL | 10 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .571 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | HOU | NL | 44 | 49 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 17 | .224 | — | — | — | — | -188.8 |
| 1983 | HOU | NL | 7 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | PIT | NL | 4 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 73 | 80 | 15 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 28 | .263 | — | — | — | — | -189 | ||
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 (73 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 27 | 31 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 | .258 |
| Away | 46 | 49 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 3 | .265 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-05-29 | PIT | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-05-28 | PIT | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-05-27 | PIT | HOU | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-05-26 | PIT | ATL | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983-10-02 | HOU | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1983-10-01 | HOU | CIN | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983-09-30 | HOU | CIN | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983-09-28 | HOU | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-20 | HOU | LAD | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-03 | HOU | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 4 |
| Center Field | 49 |
| Right Field | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Durant | OK | 1975, 1976, 1977 |
Scott Loucks: the record in brief
Scott Loucks played a first major league game on September 1, 1980 and a last one on May 29, 1985. The team column moves through the Houston Astros (1980 to 1983) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1985). Loucks is listed as an outfielder at 6'0" and 178 pounds. The bio says Loucks both batted and threw right-handed. Loucks was born on November 11, 1956, in Anchorage, AK, USA. Scott Loucks was the playing name; the full given name is Scott Gregory.
Across 73 games at the plate, Loucks's career line reads 21 hits in 80 at bats for a .263 average; the totals also include 4 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .322 clip and slugging .312, Loucks finished with a .634 OPS. Against a .260 league average for those years, Loucks's .263 average was near the norm. The OPS comparison is .634 to a league .710, 10.7% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 11, in 1982.
Frequently Asked Questions about Scott Loucks
- What years did Scott Loucks play?
- Scott Loucks played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1985.
- Was Scott Loucks a pitcher?
- No. Scott Loucks was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Scott Loucks hit?
- Scott Loucks hit 0 career home runs with 21 hits.
- What teams did Scott Loucks play for?
- Scott Loucks played for 2 teams: the Houston Astros (1980–1983) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1985).
- What were Scott Loucks's career stats?
- In 73 games, Scott Loucks had 21 hits, 4 RBI, 15 runs, and 7 stolen bases, with a .263 batting average.
- What position did Scott Loucks play?
- Scott Loucks played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Scott Loucks and how much did he weigh?
- Scott Loucks was listed at 6 feet and 178 pounds.
- What was Scott Loucks's career batting average?
- Scott Loucks batted .263 over his career, with 21 hits in 80 at bats.
- How many RBI did Scott Loucks have?
- Scott Loucks drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Scott Loucks in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Scott Loucks has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.