Steve Scarsone
Born: 4/11/1966 in Anaheim, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1992-05-15 | Final Game: 1999-09-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Steven Wayne Scarsone
Biography
Steve Scarsone was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1992 until his retirement in 1999. Born in 1966, Scarsone made his debut on May 15, 1992, and concluded his playing career on September 8, 1999. Over the course of his career, he participated in 350 games, where he recorded 198 hits, 20 home runs, and 86 runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of .239. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the basepaths with 7 stolen bases.
Scarsone's playing style was characterized by versatility, allowing him to contribute in various roles on the field. He played during a transformative period in baseball, marked by shifts in offensive strategies and player conditioning. While he may not have achieved the statistical prominence of some of his contemporaries, Scarsone's contributions were significant in supporting his teams and exemplifying the role of a utility player in the late 1990s. His journey through the major leagues is a testament to the dedication and hard work that defines many players' careers in professional baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 | 830 | 103 | 198 | 44 | 4 | 20 | 86 | 7 | 70 | 266 | 0.239 | 0.302 | 0.373 | 0.675 | -1491.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | BAL | AL | 11 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | PHI | NL | 7 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | SFG | NL | 44 | 103 | 16 | 26 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 32 | 0.252 | -188.5 |
| 1994 | SFG | NL | 52 | 103 | 21 | 28 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 20 | 0.272 | -77.9 |
| 1995 | SFG | NL | 80 | 233 | 33 | 62 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 29 | 3 | 18 | 82 | 0.266 | 288.3 |
| 1996 | SFG | NL | 105 | 283 | 28 | 62 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 2 | 25 | 91 | 0.219 | -1180.9 |
| 1997 | STL | NL | 5 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | KCR | AL | 46 | 68 | 2 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 24 | 0.206 | -332.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 36 | 16 | 179 | 19 | 0 | 25 |
| 2B | 148 | 112 | 296 | 317 | 16 | 92 |
| 3B | 86 | 60 | 44 | 112 | 13 | 13 |
| OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 19 | 6 | 16 | 28 | 1 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | BAL | 2B | 5 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 1992 | BAL | 3B | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | BAL | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | PHI | 2B | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | SFN | 1B | 6 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | SFN | 2B | 20 | 15 | 40 | 35 | 0 | 10 |
| 1993 | SFN | 3B | 8 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | SFN | 1B | 6 | 2 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 1994 | SFN | 2B | 22 | 17 | 40 | 64 | 1 | 19 |
| 1994 | SFN | 3B | 8 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | SFN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | SFN | 1B | 11 | 8 | 79 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
| 1995 | SFN | 2B | 13 | 10 | 26 | 36 | 3 | 12 |
| 1995 | SFN | 3B | 50 | 40 | 30 | 71 | 8 | 8 |
| 1996 | SFN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | SFN | 2B | 74 | 59 | 161 | 161 | 9 | 44 |
| 1996 | SFN | 3B | 14 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 3 |
| 1996 | SFN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | SLN | 2B | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | SLN | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | KCA | 1B | 12 | 5 | 69 | 9 | 0 | 8 |
| 1999 | KCA | 2B | 9 | 6 | 17 | 13 | 2 | 3 |
| 1999 | KCA | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | KCA | SS | 16 | 6 | 15 | 27 | 1 | 7 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 36 |
| Second Base | 148 |
| Third Base | 86 |
| Shortstop | 19 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | KCA | AL | $200,000 |
| 1996 | SFN | NL | $375,000 |
| 1995 | SFN | NL | $137,500 |
| 1994 | SFN | NL | $130,000 |
| 1993 | SFN | NL | $115,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $957,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana College | Santa Ana | CA | 1985 |