John Scott
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1974-1977)
John Scott was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1977 for the San Diego Padres and the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 4 seasons. In 118 career games, he hit .222 with 57 hits, 2 home runs, and 15 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1974-09-07
- Last Game
- 1977-09-27
Full name: John Henry Scott
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 | 257 | 35 | 57 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 45 | .222 | .245 | .280 | .525 | -826 |
Career AVG .222 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.
Career OBP .245 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 25.0% below league average.
Career SLG .280 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 26.7% below league average.
Career OPS .525 vs. league average .709 across their career seasons — 25.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | SDN | NL | 14 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | .067 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | SDN | NL | 25 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | TOR | AL | 79 | 233 | 26 | 56 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 39 | .240 | .264 (-9%) | .329 (-19%) | .401 (-24%) | .730 (-22%) | -826.5 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 118 | 257 | 35 | 57 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 45 | .222 | — | — | — | — | -826 | ||
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 (118 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 65 | 148 | 22 | 32 | 0 | 6 | .216 |
| Away | 53 | 109 | 13 | 25 | 2 | 9 | .229 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-09-27 | TOR | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-19 | TOR | BAL | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-18 | TOR | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-17 | TOR | CLE | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-09-17 | TOR | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-09-14 | TOR | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-14 | TOR | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-07 | TOR | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-08-29 | TOR | MIN | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-08-29 | TOR | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 32 |
| Center Field | 45 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
John Scott: the record in brief
John Scott played a first major league game on September 7, 1974 and a last one on September 27, 1977. The team column moves through the San Diego Padres (1974 to 1975) and the Toronto Blue Jays (1977). Born on January 24, 1952, in Jackson, MS, USA, Scott is listed as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6'2" and 165 pounds. The bio lists the given name John Henry.
In 118 games and 257 at bats, Scott batted .222 with 57 hits; the totals also include 2 homers and 15 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .245 and .280 give Scott a career OPS of .525. Scott's .222 average ran 14.6% below the .260 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .525 to a league .709, 25.9% below average. 1977 produced Scott's most hits, 56 of them for the Toronto Blue Jays. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .240 in 1977, did not top the league's .264.
Frequently Asked Questions about John Scott
- What years did John Scott play?
- John Scott played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1977.
- Was John Scott a pitcher?
- No. John Scott was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did John Scott hit?
- John Scott hit 2 career home runs with 57 hits.
- What teams did John Scott play for?
- John Scott played for 2 teams: the San Diego Padres (1974–1975) and the Toronto Blue Jays (1977).
- What were John Scott's career stats?
- In 118 games, John Scott had 57 hits, 2 home runs, 15 RBI, 35 runs, and 13 stolen bases, with a .222 batting average.
- What position did John Scott play?
- John Scott played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was John Scott and how much did he weigh?
- John Scott was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did John Scott hit each season?
- John Scott's home runs by season: 0 in 1974, 0 in 1975, and 2 in 1977. His most in one season was 2, in 1977.
- What was John Scott's career batting average?
- John Scott batted .222 over his career, with 57 hits in 257 at bats.
- How many RBI did John Scott have?
- John Scott drove in 15 runs in his career.
- Is John Scott in the Hall of Fame?
- No. John Scott has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.