Mac Scarce
Born: 4/8/1949 in Danville, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1972-07-10 | Final Game: 1978-06-25
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Guerrant McCurdy Scarce
Biography
Mac Scarce, born in 1949, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1972 until his retirement in 1978. Known for his competitive spirit and strong arm, Scarce played during an era marked by significant changes in the game, including the evolution of pitching strategies and the increasing importance of relief specialists. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 6-19 and maintained a solid earned run average (ERA) of 3.69, showcasing his ability to handle pressure on the mound.
Scarce made a notable impact as a reliever, accumulating 21 saves and striking out a total of 164 batters over the course of his career. His contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he often found himself in crucial late-inning situations. Despite the challenges that come with a less-than-stellar win-loss record, Scarce's effectiveness and resilience as a pitcher left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike. His career exemplified the hard work and dedication that characterized many players of his time, marking him as a memorable figure in the baseball landscape of the 1970s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 19 | 159 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 209.7 | 192 | 86 | 20 | 117 | 164 | 3.69 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | PHI | NL | 1 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 36.7 | 30 | 14 | 20 | 40 | 3.44 | -813.2 |
| 1973 | PHI | NL | 1 | 8 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 70.7 | 54 | 19 | 47 | 57 | 2.42 | 365.5 |
| 1974 | PHI | NL | 3 | 8 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 70.3 | 72 | 39 | 35 | 50 | 4.99 | -385.8 |
| 1975 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | MIN | AL | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.0 | 35 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 3.94 | -1251.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 159 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | PHI | NL | 31 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | PHI | NL | 52 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | PHI | NL | 58 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | NYN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | MIN | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 159 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | PHI | P | 31 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973 | PHI | P | 52 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | PHI | P | 58 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | NYN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | MIN | P | 17 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 159 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| State College of Florida - Manatee-Sarasota | Bradenton | FL | 1968, 1969 |
| Florida State University | Tallahassee | FL | 1970, 1971 |