Everett Scott, baseball player, 1914-1926

Everett Scott

Born: 11/19/1892 in Bluffton, IN, USA

Died: 11/2/1960 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-14 | Final Game: 1926-07-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 148 lbs

Full name: Lewis Everett Scott

Biography

Everett Scott was a prominent American baseball player whose career spanned from 1914 to 1926. Born in 1892, Scott made his mark in Major League Baseball as a position player, showcasing notable consistency and durability throughout his time on the field. Over the course of 1,654 games, he accumulated 1,455 hits, contributing to a respectable batting average of .249. Known for his steady presence, Scott drove in 551 runs and belted 20 home runs, while also demonstrating speed with 69 stolen bases, which was quite significant for his era. Scott played during a transformative period in the game, navigating the transition from the deadball era to a time when offensive production began to take center stage. His playing style combined a solid defensive ability with an adequate offensive output, making him a key figure on the teams he represented. Scott's contributions extended beyond just statistics; he was known for his leadership and work ethic, which left a lasting impression on his teammates and fans alike. With a career that bridged the early 20th century, Scott remains a noteworthy figure in baseball history, remembered for his contributions to the game during a pivotal time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1654 5837 552 1455 208 58 20 551 69 243 282 0.249 0.281 0.315 0.596 -17699.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
27 90 3 14 0 1 0 6 3 6 0.156

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1923 WS NYA 6 22 2 7 0 0 0 3 0 1 0.318
1922 WS NYA 5 14 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.143
1918 WS BOS 6 20 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 0.100
1916 WS BOS 5 16 1 2 0 1 0 1 1 1 0.125
1915 WS BOS 5 18 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.056

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 2 0 0
3B 3 0 2 5 0 1
SS 1643 0 3351 5053 306 710

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Third Base 3
Shortstop 1643

Awards & Honors

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1922 Most Valuable Player AL 15th 6.0 64 0
1914 Most Valuable Player AL 14th 7.0 64 0