Scott Ruffcorn
Born: 12/29/1969 in New Braunfels, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-06-19 | Final Game: 1997-08-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Scott Patrick Ruffcorn
Biography
Scott Ruffcorn, born in 1969, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1997. Primarily utilized as a position player, Ruffcorn's time in the majors was marked by challenges, as he played in 30 games without recording any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .0.0. This unusual statistic places him among the players who had limited opportunities to showcase their talents at the highest level of the sport.
Ruffcorn's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the late stages of the expansion era and the beginning of a more offensive-minded game. Despite the lack of statistical success, his presence in the major leagues highlighted the fierce competition for roster spots and the challenges faced by many aspiring players. After his time in the majors, Ruffcorn's contributions to the game continued in various capacities, reflecting the dedication and perseverance required to compete at the professional level.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8 | 30 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70.3 | 86 | 67 | 8 | 70 | 46 | 8.57 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CHW | AL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 8.10 | - |
| 1994 | CHW | AL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 12.79 | - |
| 1995 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 7.88 | - |
| 1996 | CHW | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 11.37 | - |
| 1997 | PHI | NL | 0 | 3 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.7 | 42 | 34 | 36 | 33 | 7.71 | -1618.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.143 | 0.000 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CHW | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | CHW | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CHW | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | CHW | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | PHI | NL | 18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 30 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CHA | P | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | CHA | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | CHA | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | CHA | P | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | PHI | P | 18 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 30 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | PHI | NL | $158,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $158,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | Waco | TX | 1989, 1990, 1991 |