Scotti Madison
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1985-1989)
Scotti Madison was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1989 for the Detroit Tigers, the Kansas City Royals, and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 5 seasons. In 71 career games, he hit .163 with 27 hits, 1 home runs, and 11 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1985-07-06
- Last Game
- 1989-10-01
Full name: Charles Scott Madison
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 166 | 21 | 27 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 22 | .163 | .232 | .253 | .485 | -404 |
Career AVG .163 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 36.8% below league average.
Career OBP .232 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 28.2% below league average.
Career SLG .253 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 35.3% below league average.
Career OPS .485 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 32.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | DET | AL | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | DET | AL | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | KCA | AL | 7 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | KCA | AL | 16 | 35 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | .171 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | CIN | NL | 40 | 98 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 9 | .173 | .254 (-32%) | .319 (-25%) | .375 (-27%) | .694 (-26%) | -404.4 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 71 | 166 | 21 | 27 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 22 | .163 | — | — | — | — | -404 | ||
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 (71 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 36 | 75 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 6 | .133 |
| Away | 35 | 91 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 5 | .187 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-10-01 | CIN | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-30 | CIN | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-29 | CIN | HOU | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-27 | CIN | SDP | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1989-09-26 | CIN | SDP | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-25 | CIN | SDP | W | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989-09-24 | CIN | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-22 | CIN | ATL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989-09-21 | CIN | SDP | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-19 | CIN | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 8 |
| First Base | 6 |
| Third Base | 27 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 8 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CIN | NL | $70,000 |
| 1988 | KCA | AL | $65,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $135,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville | TN | 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 |
Scotti Madison: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 6, 1985 and the final game on October 1, 1989, Scotti Madison built the record summarized on this page. By club, Madison's seasons break down as the Detroit Tigers (1985 through 1986), the Kansas City Royals (1987 to 1988), and the Cincinnati Reds (1989). Madison, born on September 12, 1959, in Pensacola, FL, USA, is listed as a third baseman and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5'11" and 185 pounds. The given name on file is Charles Scott Madison.
Across 71 games at the plate, Madison's career line reads 27 hits in 166 at bats for a .163 average, plus 1 home run and 11 runs batted in. Madison got on base at a .232 rate and slugged .253 (.485 OPS). Set against a .257 league average for the same years, Madison's .163 average sits 36.8% below it. In OPS terms, Madison's .485 stands 32.1% below the league's .714. Madison collected a career-high 17 hits in 1989. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .173 in 1989, did not top the league's .254.
Frequently Asked Questions about Scotti Madison
- What years did Scotti Madison play?
- Scotti Madison played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1989.
- Was Scotti Madison a pitcher?
- No. Scotti Madison was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Scotti Madison hit?
- Scotti Madison hit 1 career home runs with 27 hits.
- What was Scotti Madison's career batting average?
- Scotti Madison batted .163 over his career, with 27 hits in 166 at bats.
- How many RBI did Scotti Madison have?
- Scotti Madison drove in 11 runs in his career.
- Is Scotti Madison in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Scotti Madison has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.