Scott Northey

Born: 10/15/1946 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-09-02 | Final Game: 1969-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Scott Richard Northey

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Biography

Scott Northey, born in 1946, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief but impactful period from 1969 to 1970. As a position player in the late 1960s, Northey played in a total of 20 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He distinguished himself with a batting average of .262, collecting 16 hits, which included 1 home run and 7 RBIs. His agility on the bases was evident, as he successfully stole 6 bases during his career. Though Northey's tenure in the league was short, he contributed to the dynamic landscape of baseball during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven game. His performance, albeit limited in games played, showcased his potential and the skills that he brought to the field. Northey's journey through baseball serves as a reminder of the countless players who have made their mark in the sport, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
20	61	11	16	2	2	1	7	6	7	19	0.262	0.338	0.410	0.748	76.4

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.

Career SLG .410 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — +11.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.748 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — +8.5% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1969	KCR	AL	20	61	11	16	2	2	1	7	6	7	19	0.262	.248 (+6%)	.320 (+6%)	.369 (+11%)	.689 (+9%)	76.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	18	16	35	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	KCA	OF	18	16	35	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	18