Scott Ruskin
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1990-1993)
Scott Ruskin was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1993 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Montreal Expos, and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 4 seasons. Across 192 career appearances, he went 11-9 with a 3.95 ERA and 146 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 660.2.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1990-04-09
- Last Game
- 1993-09-16
Full name: Scott Drew Ruskin
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | PIT | NL | 2 | 2 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 47.7 | 50 | 16 | 28 | 34 | 3.02 | 3.86 (+22%) | 55.4 |
| 1990 | MON | NL | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.7 | 25 | 7 | 10 | 23 | 2.28 | 3.86 (+41%) | 481.0 |
| 1991 | MON | NL | 4 | 4 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 63.7 | 57 | 30 | 30 | 46 | 4.24 | 3.91 (-8%) | 207.7 |
| 1992 | CIN | NL | 4 | 3 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.7 | 56 | 30 | 20 | 43 | 5.03 | 3.75 (-34%) | -83.9 |
| 1993 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 11 | 9 | 192 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 193.2 | 191 | 85 | 90 | 146 | 3.95 | — | 660 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 192 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .154 | .214 | .385 | .599 | 0 |
Career AVG .154 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 40.5% below league average.
Career OBP .214 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 34.2% below league average.
Career SLG .385 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .599 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | PIT | NL | 44 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | MON | NL | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | MON | NL | 64 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | CIN | NL | 57 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | CIN | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 192 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (384 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 89 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .250 |
| Away | 103 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 89 | 96.0 | 86 | 25 | 41 | 71 | 2.34 |
| Away | 103 | 97.2 | 105 | 60 | 49 | 75 | 5.53 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-09-16 | CIN | ATL | — | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-11 | CIN | WSN | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-09-07 | CIN | STL | — | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-05 | CIN | PHI | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-10-04 | CIN | SFG | L | 2.0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 1992-10-01 | CIN | LAD | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-29 | CIN | LAD | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-22 | CIN | HOU | — | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-09-17 | CIN | ATL | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-16 | CIN | ATL | L | 0.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 192 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | CIN | NL | $235,000 |
| 1991 | MON | NL | $147,500 |
| 1990 | PIT | NL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $482,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | Gainesville | FL | 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Scott Ruskin
- What years did Scott Ruskin play?
- Scott Ruskin played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1993.
- Was Scott Ruskin a pitcher?
- Yes. Scott Ruskin pitched in the major leagues, recording 11 wins and 146 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Scott Ruskin hit?
- Scott Ruskin hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What was Scott Ruskin's career batting average?
- Scott Ruskin batted .154 over his career, with 2 hits in 13 at bats.
- How many RBI did Scott Ruskin have?
- Scott Ruskin drove in 1 runs in his career.
- What was Scott Ruskin's career ERA?
- Scott Ruskin finished with a 3.95 career ERA, going 11-9 with 146 strikeouts.