Jack Scott
Born: 4/18/1892 in Ridgeway, NC, USA
Died: 11/30/1959 in Durham, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1916-09-06 | Final Game: 1929-09-22
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 199 lbs
Full name: John William Scott
Biography
Jack Scott was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1916 to 1929, leaving a notable mark in the game during the early years of the 20th century. Born in 1892, Scott's career spanned over a decade, during which he compiled a record of 103 wins and 109 losses. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.85, he demonstrated a solid ability to manage opposing hitters in an era that was beginning to see a shift toward more offensive play. His 657 strikeouts and 19 saves reflect his versatility and effectiveness on the mound, as he adapted to various roles throughout his career.
Scott's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit and strategic pitching, making him a valuable asset to the teams he represented. Competing during a transitional period in baseball that experienced the rise of the live-ball era, he faced numerous challenges from evolving batting techniques and offensive strategies. His contributions to the game extended beyond mere statistics, as he became a respected figure among his peers and a key player in the leagues he participated in. Jack Scott's legacy is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the evolution of pitching during a formative time in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | 109 | 356 | 195 | 115 | 11 | 19 | 1814.7 | 1969 | 776 | 94 | 493 | 657 | 3.85 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 10.80 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | BSN | NL | 1 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 39.7 | 36 | 8 | 5 | 21 | 1.82 | 875.1 |
| 1919 | BSN | NL | 6 | 6 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 103.7 | 109 | 36 | 39 | 44 | 3.13 | -289.6 |
| 1920 | BSN | NL | 10 | 21 | 44 | 32 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 291.0 | 308 | 114 | 85 | 94 | 3.53 | 585.3 |
| 1921 | BSN | NL | 15 | 13 | 47 | 29 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 233.7 | 258 | 96 | 57 | 83 | 3.70 | 1941.0 |
| 1922 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1922 | NY1 | NL | 8 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 79.7 | 83 | 39 | 23 | 37 | 4.41 | -202.9 |
| 1923 | NY1 | NL | 16 | 7 | 40 | 25 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 220.0 | 223 | 95 | 65 | 79 | 3.89 | -311.2 |
| 1925 | NY1 | NL | 14 | 15 | 36 | 28 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 239.7 | 251 | 84 | 55 | 87 | 3.15 | 4187.0 |
| 1926 | NY1 | NL | 13 | 15 | 50 | 22 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 226.0 | 242 | 109 | 53 | 82 | 4.34 | 1427.9 |
| 1927 | PHI | NL | 9 | 21 | 48 | 25 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 233.3 | 304 | 132 | 69 | 69 | 5.09 | -1132.5 |
| 1928 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 50.3 | 59 | 20 | 11 | 17 | 3.58 | 297.0 |
| 1929 | NY1 | NL | 7 | 6 | 30 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 91.7 | 89 | 36 | 27 | 40 | 3.53 | -933.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 408 | 680 | 67 | 187 | 31 | 4 | 5 | 73 | 1 | 39 | 76 | 0.275 | 0.319 | 0.354 | 0.673 | -407.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | PIT | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | BSN | NL | 7 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | BSN | NL | 24 | 40 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.175 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | BSN | NL | 44 | 99 | 5 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 0.212 | -508.7 |
| 1921 | BSN | NL | 51 | 88 | 14 | 30 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0.341 | 163.5 |
| 1922 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1922 | NY1 | NL | 17 | 30 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | NY1 | NL | 40 | 79 | 12 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0.316 | 25.6 |
| 1925 | NY1 | NL | 41 | 87 | 7 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 0.241 | -222.7 |
| 1926 | NY1 | NL | 51 | 83 | 8 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.337 | 184.8 |
| 1927 | PHI | NL | 83 | 114 | 6 | 33 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0.289 | -50.5 |
| 1928 | NY1 | NL | 16 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | NY1 | NL | 30 | 26 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.308 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | WS | NY1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 1922 | WS | NY1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 12.0 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | WS | NY1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3.0 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12.00 |
| 1922 | WS | NY1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 356 | 0 | 62 | 399 | 21 | 15 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | PIT | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917 | BSN | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1919 | BSN | P | 19 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| 1919 | BSN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | BSN | P | 44 | 0 | 8 | 65 | 6 | 1 |
| 1921 | BSN | P | 47 | 0 | 4 | 56 | 3 | 2 |
| 1922 | CIN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | NY1 | P | 17 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 1923 | NY1 | P | 40 | 0 | 6 | 43 | 2 | 1 |
| 1925 | NY1 | P | 36 | 0 | 11 | 63 | 1 | 3 |
| 1926 | NY1 | P | 50 | 0 | 12 | 49 | 2 | 4 |
| 1927 | PHI | P | 48 | 0 | 7 | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| 1928 | NY1 | P | 16 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| 1929 | NY1 | P | 30 | 0 | 6 | 22 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 356 |
| Right Field | 1 |