Gary Scott
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991-1992)
Gary Scott was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1992 for the Chicago Cubs, a span of 2 seasons. In 67 career games, he hit .160 with 28 hits, 3 home runs, and 16 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1991-04-09
- Last Game
- 1992-10-03
Full name: Gary Thomas Scott
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 175 | 16 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 28 | .160 | .250 | .240 | .490 | -800 |
Career AVG .160 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 37.4% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.
Career SLG .240 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 37.0% below league average.
Career OPS .490 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — 30.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CHN | NL | 31 | 79 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 14 | .165 | .255 (-36%) | .323 (-6%) | .384 (-37%) | .708 (-23%) | -234.7 |
| 1992 | CHN | NL | 36 | 96 | 8 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 14 | .156 | .255 (-39%) | .322 (-39%) | .377 (-36%) | .699 (-37%) | -565.7 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 67 | 175 | 16 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 28 | .160 | — | — | — | — | -800 | ||
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 (67 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 33 | 95 | 9 | 15 | 2 | 12 | .158 |
| Away | 34 | 80 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 4 | .163 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-10-03 | CHC | WSN | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-28 | CHC | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-26 | CHC | WSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-23 | CHC | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-09-22 | CHC | NYN | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-21 | CHC | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-20 | CHC | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-06-27 | CHC | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-06-23 | CHC | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-06-20 | CHC | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 61 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | CHN | NL | $116,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $116,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova University | Villanova | PA | 1987, 1988, 1989 |
Gary Scott: the record in brief
Gary Scott played a first major league game on April 9, 1991 and a last one on October 3, 1992. All of the seasons listed were played for the Chicago Cubs. Listed as a third baseman, Scott both batted and threw right-handed. Scott is listed at 6 feet, 0 inches and 175 pounds. The birth record reads August 22, 1968, in New Rochelle, NY, USA. Scott's full given name, per the bio, is Gary Thomas Scott.
Scott finished with 28 hits from 175 at bats in 67 games, which works out to .160, adding 3 homers and 16 RBI. The on-base percentage is .250 and the slugging percentage .240, for an OPS of .490. The league as a whole hit .256 across Scott's seasons, which puts the .160 career mark 37.4% below average. In OPS terms, Scott's .490 stands 30.4% below the league's .704. The highest hit total in a season was 15, in 1992. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .165 in 1991, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gary Scott
- What years did Gary Scott play?
- Gary Scott played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1992.
- Was Gary Scott a pitcher?
- No. Gary Scott was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Gary Scott hit?
- Gary Scott hit 3 career home runs with 28 hits.
- What was Gary Scott's career batting average?
- Gary Scott batted .160 over his career, with 28 hits in 175 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gary Scott have?
- Gary Scott drove in 16 runs in his career.
- Is Gary Scott in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gary Scott has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.