Scott Lusader
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1987-1991)
Scott Lusader was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1991 for the Detroit Tigers and the New York Yankees, a span of 5 seasons. In 135 career games, he hit .246 with 64 hits, 5 home runs, and 36 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1987-09-01
- Last Game
- 1991-05-11
Full name: Scott Edward Lusader
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 | 260 | 41 | 64 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 28 | 43 | .246 | .313 | .346 | .659 | -115 |
Career AVG .246 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .313 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .346 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.
Career OPS .659 vs. league average .711 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | DET | AL | 23 | 47 | 8 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 7 | .319 | — | — | — | — | 121.8 |
| 1988 | DET | AL | 16 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .062 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | DET | AL | 40 | 103 | 15 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 21 | .252 | .254 (-1%) | .319 (-3%) | .375 (-15%) | .694 (-9%) | -140.3 |
| 1990 | DET | AL | 45 | 87 | 13 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 8 | .241 | .257 (-6%) | .324 (avg) | .385 (-14%) | .710 (-7%) | -96.2 |
| 1991 | NYA | AL | 11 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 135 | 260 | 41 | 64 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 28 | 43 | .246 | — | — | — | — | -115 | ||
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 (135 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 70 | 136 | 21 | 31 | 3 | 18 | .228 |
| Away | 65 | 124 | 20 | 33 | 2 | 18 | .266 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-05-11 | NYY | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-05-05 | NYY | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-04-26 | NYY | CHW | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-04-20 | NYY | KCR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1991-04-19 | NYY | KCR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-04-17 | NYY | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-04-16 | NYY | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-04-15 | NYY | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-04-14 | NYY | KCR | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-04-13 | NYY | KCR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | 25 |
| Center Field | 21 |
| Right Field | 68 |
| Designated Hitter | 11 |
Salary History
Scott Lusader's recorded salaries total $114,500 over 1 season, in 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Lusader's career ran from 1987 to 1991. No salary is recorded for 1987, 1988, 1989, and 1991.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | DET | AL | $114,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $114,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | Gainesville | FL | 1983, 1984, 1985 |
Scott Lusader: the record in brief
Scott Lusader played a first major league game on September 1, 1987 and a last one on May 11, 1991. Lusader played for the Detroit Tigers (1987 to 1990) and the New York Yankees (1991). Lusader is listed as an outfielder at 165 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Lusader both batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. Lusader was born on September 30, 1964, in Chicago, IL, USA. On the record, Scott Lusader was born Scott Edward Lusader.
Across 135 games at the plate, Lusader's career line reads 64 hits in 260 at bats for a .246 average, plus 5 home runs and 36 RBI. Lusader got on base at a .313 rate and slugged .346 (.659 OPS). The .246 career average is close to the .257 the league hit across the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .659 to a league .711, 7.3% below average. Lusader collected a career-high 26 hits in 1989. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .252 in 1989, did not top the league's .254.
Frequently Asked Questions about Scott Lusader
- What years did Scott Lusader play?
- Scott Lusader played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1991.
- Was Scott Lusader a pitcher?
- No. Scott Lusader was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Scott Lusader hit?
- Scott Lusader hit 5 career home runs with 64 hits.
- What teams did Scott Lusader play for?
- Scott Lusader played for 2 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1987–1990) and the New York Yankees (1991).
- What were Scott Lusader's career stats?
- In 135 games, Scott Lusader had 64 hits, 5 home runs, 36 RBI, 41 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .246 batting average.
- How much did Scott Lusader earn in his career?
- Scott Lusader's recorded salaries total $114,500 over 1 season, in 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Lusader's career ran from 1987 to 1991. No salary is recorded for 1987, 1988, 1989, and 1991.
- What was Scott Lusader's salary?
- Scott Lusader's recorded salary was $114,500 in 1990.
- What position did Scott Lusader play?
- Scott Lusader played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Scott Lusader and how much did he weigh?
- Scott Lusader was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Scott Lusader hit each season?
- Scott Lusader's home runs by season: 1 in 1987, 1 in 1988, 1 in 1989, 2 in 1990, and 0 in 1991. His most in one season was 2, in 1990.
- What was Scott Lusader's career batting average?
- Scott Lusader batted .246 over his career, with 64 hits in 260 at bats.
- How many RBI did Scott Lusader have?
- Scott Lusader drove in 36 runs in his career.
- Is Scott Lusader in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Scott Lusader has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.