Scott McGregor, baseball player, 1976-1988

Scott McGregor

Born: 1/18/1954 in Inglewood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-09-19 | Final Game: 1988-04-27

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Scott Houston McGregor

Biography

Scott McGregor was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball, known for his steady performance and durability on the mound during the late 1970s and 1980s. Born in 1954, McGregor made his debut in 1976 and played until his retirement in 1988. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 138 wins and 108 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.99. His ability to generate strikeouts was evident, as he recorded 904 strikeouts over his time in the league, alongside a modest total of 5 saves. McGregor was recognized for his talents with one All-Star selection, highlighting his status among his peers during an era marked by significant changes in the game. McGregor's playing style was characterized by his controls and consistency, making him a reliable option for the teams he represented. He spent the majority of his career with the Baltimore Orioles, contributing significantly to the team's pitching rotation during a competitive period in the American League. As part of a generation of pitchers who navigated the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approach of the steroid era, McGregor's contributions on the mound helped shape the landscape of baseball during his active years. His legacy is remembered for both his statistical achievements and his role in the Orioles' pitching staff, where he played a crucial part in their success.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
138 108 356 309 83 23 5 2140.7 2245 949 235 518 904 3.99 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
357 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1983 ALCS BAL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1983 WS BAL 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1979 WS BAL 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.000
1979 ALCS BAL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
3 3 6 6 0 49.7 37 9 8 26 1.63

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1983 ALCS BAL 0 1 1 1 0 6.7 6 1 3 2 1.35
1983 WS BAL 1 1 2 2 0 17.0 9 2 2 12 1.06
1979 ALCS BAL 1 0 1 1 0 9.0 6 0 1 4 0.00
1979 WS BAL 1 1 2 2 0 17.0 16 6 2 8 3.18

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 356 309 119 317 9 18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 356
Designated Hitter 1

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1983 Pitcher of the Month July
1979 Player of the Week Week of 1979-09-01

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1988 BAL AL $1,066,171
1987 BAL AL $940,016
1986 BAL AL $911,051
1985 BAL AL $547,143
Total Career Earnings $3,464,381

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1983 Cy Young Award AL 6th 3.0 140 0
1980 Cy Young Award AL 6th 1.0 140 0