Scott Radinsky
Born: 3/3/1968 in Glendale, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1990-04-09 | Final Game: 2001-10-05
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Scott David Radinsky
Biography
Scott Radinsky, born in 1968, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1990 to 2001. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, Radinsky compiled a record of 42 wins and 25 losses, alongside an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.44. His ability to strike out hitters was a notable feature of his game, as he recorded 358 strikeouts throughout his career. Additionally, Radinsky was effective in closing games, finishing with 52 saves, which underscored his versatility and reliability on the mound.
Radinsky played during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the increasing importance of relief pitching and the emergence of specialized roles within bullpens. His performance and skill set made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Chicago White Sox, the California Angels, and the Milwaukee Brewers. Beyond his statistics, Radinsky's career contributed to the evolving narrative of bullpen effectiveness, as he exemplified the transition of pitchers into specialized roles that became more pronounced in the late 1990s and early 2000s. After retiring from the game, Radinsky remained involved in baseball, showcasing his enduring passion for the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 25 | 557 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 481.7 | 461 | 184 | 33 | 209 | 358 | 3.44 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | CHW | AL | 6 | 1 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 52.3 | 47 | 28 | 36 | 46 | 4.82 | - |
| 1991 | CHW | AL | 5 | 5 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 71.3 | 53 | 16 | 23 | 49 | 2.02 | - |
| 1992 | CHW | AL | 3 | 7 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 59.3 | 54 | 18 | 34 | 48 | 2.73 | - |
| 1993 | CHW | AL | 8 | 2 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 54.7 | 61 | 26 | 19 | 44 | 4.28 | - |
| 1995 | CHW | AL | 2 | 1 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 38.0 | 46 | 23 | 17 | 14 | 5.45 | - |
| 1996 | LAD | NL | 5 | 1 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 52.3 | 52 | 14 | 17 | 48 | 2.41 | - |
| 1997 | LAD | NL | 5 | 1 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 62.3 | 54 | 20 | 21 | 44 | 2.89 | - |
| 1998 | LAD | NL | 6 | 6 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 61.7 | 63 | 18 | 20 | 45 | 2.63 | - |
| 1999 | STL | NL | 2 | 1 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27.7 | 27 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 4.88 | - |
| 2000 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
| 2001 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 557 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | CHW | AL | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | CHW | AL | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | CHW | AL | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | CHW | AL | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CHW | AL | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | LAD | NL | 58 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | LAD | NL | 75 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | LAD | NL | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | STL | NL | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | STL | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | CLE | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | NLDS1 | LAN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1993 | ALCS | CHA | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | NLDS1 | LAN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
| 1993 | ALCS | CHA | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10.80 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 557 | 0 | 28 | 69 | 4 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | CHA | P | 62 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | CHA | P | 67 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | CHA | P | 68 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | CHA | P | 73 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | CHA | P | 46 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | LAN | P | 58 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | LAN | P | 75 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | LAN | P | 62 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | SLN | P | 43 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | SLN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | CLE | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 557 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | SLN | NL | $2,500,000 |
| 1999 | SLN | NL | $2,500,000 |
| 1998 | LAN | NL | $900,000 |
| 1997 | LAN | NL | $900,000 |
| 1996 | LAN | NL | $600,000 |
| 1995 | CHA | AL | $1,150,000 |
| 1994 | CHA | AL | $1,150,000 |
| 1993 | CHA | AL | $1,050,000 |
| 1992 | CHA | AL | $190,000 |
| 1991 | CHA | AL | $130,000 |
| 1990 | CHA | AL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $11,170,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 9th | 1.0 | 140 | 0 |