Scott Radinsky, baseball player, 1990-2001

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

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

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

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