Bobby Scales
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2009-2010)
Bobby Scales was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2010 for the Chicago Cubs, a span of 2 seasons. In 61 career games, he hit .248 with 34 hits, 3 home runs, and 17 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2009-05-05
- Last Game
- 2010-10-03
Full name: Bobby Leon Scales
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 137 | 19 | 34 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 18 | 37 | .248 | .342 | .401 | .743 | -97 |
Career AVG .248 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .342 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .401 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .743 vs. league average .740 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CHN | NL | 51 | 124 | 15 | 30 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 32 | .242 | .262 (-8%) | .332 (-6%) | .417 (-2%) | .750 (-4%) | -97.3 |
| 2010 | CHN | NL | 10 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | .308 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 61 | 137 | 19 | 34 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 18 | 37 | .248 | — | — | — | — | -97 | ||
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 (61 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 28 | 56 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 10 | .232 |
| Away | 33 | 81 | 8 | 21 | 1 | 7 | .259 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-10-03 | CHC | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-10-02 | CHC | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-10-01 | CHC | HOU | W | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010-09-30 | CHC | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-09-26 | CHC | STL | L | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010-09-24 | CHC | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-09-23 | CHC | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-09-21 | CHC | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-19 | CHC | MIA | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010-09-08 | CHC | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 11 |
| Third Base | 15 |
| Left Field | 17 |
| Right Field | 4 |
Bobby Scales: the record in brief
May 5, 2009 and October 3, 2010 bracket Bobby Scales's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. All of the seasons listed were played for the Chicago Cubs. At 6 feet, 0 inches and 185 pounds, Scales is listed as an outfielder. Scales batted from both sides and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Scales was born on October 4, 1977, in Southfield, MI, USA. The bio lists the given name Bobby Leon.
In 61 games and 137 at bats, Scales batted .248 with 34 hits, adding 3 homers and 17 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .342 and .401 give Scales a career OPS of .743. Scales hit .248 while the league hit .260 over the same span, a figure close to average. Scales collected a career-high 30 hits in 2009. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .242 in 2009, did not top the league's .262.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bobby Scales
- What years did Bobby Scales play?
- Bobby Scales played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2010.
- Was Bobby Scales a pitcher?
- No. Bobby Scales was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Bobby Scales hit?
- Bobby Scales hit 3 career home runs with 34 hits.
- What was Bobby Scales's career batting average?
- Bobby Scales batted .248 over his career, with 34 hits in 137 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bobby Scales have?
- Bobby Scales drove in 17 runs in his career.
- Is Bobby Scales in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bobby Scales has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.