Scott Perry
Born: 4/17/1891 in Denison, TX, USA
Died: 10/27/1959 in Kansas City, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1915-05-13 | Final Game: 1921-06-01
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Herbert Scott Perry
Biography
Scott Perry was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1891, whose career spanned from 1915 until June 1, 1921. Known for his competitive spirit and skill on the mound, Perry played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the emergence of more specialized roles for pitchers. Over his six seasons in Major League Baseball, he compiled a record of 40 wins and 68 losses, while maintaining a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.05. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 231 strikeouts throughout his career, alongside achieving 5 saves.
Perry's playing style was characterized by a mix of control and deception, allowing him to compete effectively against some of the era's most formidable hitters. Although he never reached superstar status, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, particularly in the context of an evolving game that increasingly valued pitching proficiency. Perry's legacy lies in his representation of the skilled yet often overlooked pitchers of the early 20th century, whose efforts laid the groundwork for future generations of hurlers in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 68 | 131 | 103 | 69 | 5 | 5 | 891.3 | 922 | 302 | 23 | 283 | 231 | 3.05 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | CHC | NL | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 28.3 | 30 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 2.54 | - |
| 1917 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 6.75 | -335.9 |
| 1918 | PHA | AL | 20 | 19 | 44 | 36 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 332.3 | 295 | 73 | 111 | 81 | 1.98 | -326.9 |
| 1919 | PHA | AL | 4 | 17 | 25 | 21 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 183.7 | 193 | 73 | 72 | 38 | 3.58 | -2406.9 |
| 1920 | PHA | AL | 11 | 25 | 42 | 34 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 263.7 | 310 | 106 | 65 | 79 | 3.62 | -1409.2 |
| 1921 | PHA | AL | 3 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 70.0 | 77 | 32 | 24 | 19 | 4.11 | -609.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | 296 | 7 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 88 | 0.135 | 0.172 | 0.166 | 0.337 | -1923.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | SLA | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | CHC | NL | 4 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | CIN | NL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1918 | PHA | AL | 44 | 112 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 33 | 0.134 | -881.0 |
| 1919 | PHA | AL | 25 | 59 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 26 | 0.136 | -428.4 |
| 1920 | PHA | AL | 42 | 83 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0.157 | -613.7 |
| 1921 | PHA | AL | 12 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.038 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 132 | 0 | 48 | 278 | 16 | 19 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | SLA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | CHN | P | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917 | CIN | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1918 | PHA | P | 44 | 0 | 16 | 96 | 4 | 6 |
| 1919 | PHA | P | 25 | 0 | 14 | 76 | 4 | 11 |
| 1920 | PHA | P | 42 | 0 | 10 | 70 | 5 | 1 |
| 1921 | PHA | P | 12 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 132 |