Scott Reid
Born: 1/7/1947 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 6/29/2021 in Phoenix, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1969-09-10 | Final Game: 1970-09-29
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Scott Donald Reid
Biography
Scott Reid was a professional baseball player born in 1947, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1970. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 38 games, where he recorded 10 hits and drove in 1 run, finishing with a batting average of .147. Despite the challenges he faced during his time in the league, Reid contributed to his teams with his presence on the field, though he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases throughout his career.
Reid's playing era coincided with a transitional time in baseball, as the game was beginning to evolve towards a more power-centric style in the early 1970s. While he may not have achieved the statistical milestones that many of his contemporaries did, his journey through the majors reflects the experiences of numerous players who aspired to make their mark in a competitive environment. Although his time in the league was short, Reid's dedication to the sport exemplifies the spirit of perseverance found in the world of baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 68 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 27 | 0.147 | 0.326 | 0.162 | 0.487 | -290.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | PHI | NL | 13 | 19 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | PHI | NL | 25 | 49 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 22 | 0.122 | -290.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 23 | 15 | 35 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | PHI | OF | 5 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | PHI | OF | 18 | 11 | 28 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 5 |
| Center Field | 16 |
| Right Field | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1967 |
| Cerritos College | Norwalk | CA | 1965, 1966 |