Donnie Scott
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1983-1991)
Donnie Scott was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1991 for the Texas Rangers, the Seattle Mariners, and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 9 seasons. In 173 career games, he hit .217 with 96 hits, 7 home runs, and 43 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1983-09-30
- Last Game
- 1991-10-04
Full name: Donald Malcolm Scott
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 173 | 443 | 34 | 96 | 22 | 0 | 7 | 43 | 1 | 35 | 87 | .217 | .271 | .314 | .584 | -1,067 |
Career AVG .217 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.
Career OBP .271 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.
Career SLG .314 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.
Career OPS .584 vs. league average .711 across their career seasons — 17.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | TEX | AL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | TEX | AL | 81 | 235 | 16 | 52 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 44 | .221 | .259 (-15%) | .322 (-13%) | .384 (-23%) | .707 (-18%) | -668.4 |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | 80 | 185 | 18 | 41 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 1 | 15 | 41 | .222 | .257 (-14%) | .323 (-15%) | .390 (-9%) | .714 (-12%) | -398.1 |
| 1991 | CIN | NL | 10 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .158 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 173 | 443 | 34 | 96 | 22 | 0 | 7 | 43 | 1 | 35 | 87 | .217 | — | — | — | — | -1,067 | ||
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 (173 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 97 | 241 | 19 | 53 | 3 | 26 | .220 |
| Away | 76 | 202 | 15 | 43 | 4 | 17 | .213 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-10-04 | CIN | SDP | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-10-02 | CIN | ATL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-10-01 | CIN | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-19 | CIN | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-18 | CIN | SFG | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-17 | CIN | LAD | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-16 | CIN | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-13 | CIN | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-09 | CIN | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-09-01 | CIN | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 164 |
Donnie Scott: the record in brief
Donnie Scott's major league career runs from a debut on September 30, 1983 to a final game on October 4, 1991. Scott played for the Texas Rangers (1983 to 1984), the Seattle Mariners (1985), and the Cincinnati Reds (1991). At 5 feet, 11 inches and 185 pounds, Scott is listed as a catcher. The bio says Scott batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is August 16, 1961, in Dunedin, FL, USA. Donnie Scott was the playing name; the full given name is Donald Malcolm.
In 173 games and 443 at bats, Scott batted .217 with 96 hits, along with 7 home runs and 43 RBI. Scott got on base at a .271 rate and slugged .314 (.584 OPS). The league as a whole hit .258 across Scott's seasons, which puts the .217 career mark 16.1% below average. By OPS the gap is 17.8% below league average (.584 against .711). The hits column peaks at 52, in 1984. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .222 in 1985, did not top the league's .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Donnie Scott
- What years did Donnie Scott play?
- Donnie Scott played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1991.
- Was Donnie Scott a pitcher?
- No. Donnie Scott was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Donnie Scott hit?
- Donnie Scott hit 7 career home runs with 96 hits.
- What was Donnie Scott's career batting average?
- Donnie Scott batted .217 over his career, with 96 hits in 443 at bats.
- How many RBI did Donnie Scott have?
- Donnie Scott drove in 43 runs in his career.
- Is Donnie Scott in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Donnie Scott has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.