Mike Scott
Born: 4/26/1955 in Santa Monica, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1979-04-18 | Final Game: 1991-04-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Michael Warren Scott
Biography
Mike Scott was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1979 to 1991. Born in 1955, Scott established himself as a formidable presence on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 124 wins and 108 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 3.54, and a total of 1,469 strikeouts. He also recorded three saves throughout his time in the league. Known for his tenacity and distinctive pitching style, Scott became a key player during the late 1980s, particularly with the Houston Astros, where he made a significant impact.
Scott's career was highlighted by several major achievements, including winning the prestigious Cy Young Award and being named the National League Championship Series (NLCS) Most Valuable Player. He was selected as an All-Star three times, showcasing his skill and consistency on a national stage. His contributions to the game were particularly meaningful during an era when pitching prowess was highly valued, and his ability to dominate hitters made him a noteworthy figure in baseball history. Mike Scott's legacy remains influential, especially among pitchers who aspire to achieve excellence in their craft.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 | 108 | 347 | 319 | 45 | 22 | 3 | 2068.7 | 1858 | 813 | 173 | 627 | 1469 | 3.54 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | NYN | NL | 1 | 3 | 18 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.3 | 59 | 31 | 20 | 21 | 5.33 | -89.6 |
| 1980 | NYN | NL | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 29.3 | 40 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 4.30 | 527.1 |
| 1981 | NYN | NL | 5 | 10 | 23 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 136.0 | 130 | 59 | 34 | 54 | 3.90 | -161.3 |
| 1982 | NYN | NL | 7 | 13 | 37 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 147.0 | 185 | 84 | 60 | 63 | 5.14 | -1557.9 |
| 1983 | HOU | NL | 10 | 6 | 24 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 145.0 | 143 | 60 | 46 | 73 | 3.72 | 1313.3 |
| 1984 | HOU | NL | 5 | 11 | 31 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 154.0 | 179 | 80 | 43 | 83 | 4.68 | 2517.0 |
| 1985 | HOU | NL | 18 | 8 | 36 | 35 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 221.7 | 194 | 81 | 80 | 137 | 3.29 | 863.4 |
| 1986 | HOU | NL | 18 | 10 | 37 | 37 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 275.3 | 182 | 68 | 72 | 306 | 2.22 | 13203.1 |
| 1987 | HOU | NL | 16 | 13 | 36 | 36 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 247.7 | 199 | 89 | 79 | 233 | 3.23 | 7785.0 |
| 1988 | HOU | NL | 14 | 8 | 32 | 32 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 218.7 | 162 | 71 | 53 | 190 | 2.92 | 4204.4 |
| 1989 | HOU | NL | 20 | 10 | 33 | 32 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 229.0 | 180 | 79 | 62 | 172 | 3.10 | 1753.2 |
| 1990 | HOU | NL | 9 | 13 | 32 | 32 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 205.7 | 194 | 87 | 66 | 121 | 3.81 | -2434.8 |
| 1991 | HOU | NL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 12.86 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 348 | 653 | 33 | 81 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 45 | 2 | 27 | 279 | 0.124 | 0.158 | 0.155 | 0.313 | -4674.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | NYN | NL | 18 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | NYN | NL | 6 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | NYN | NL | 23 | 41 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 0.073 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | NYN | NL | 37 | 48 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0.146 | -354.8 |
| 1983 | HOU | NL | 24 | 48 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | HOU | NL | 31 | 47 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 0.128 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | HOU | NL | 36 | 72 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 0.153 | -517.4 |
| 1986 | HOU | NL | 38 | 95 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 48 | 0.126 | -963.3 |
| 1987 | HOU | NL | 36 | 80 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 32 | 0.125 | -862.9 |
| 1988 | HOU | NL | 32 | 71 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 0.085 | -830.0 |
| 1989 | HOU | NL | 33 | 75 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 0.133 | -661.0 |
| 1990 | HOU | NL | 32 | 54 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 0.130 | -485.4 |
| 1991 | HOU | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | NLCS | HOU | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18.0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 0.50 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | NLCS | HOU | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18.0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 0.50 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 347 | 319 | 156 | 299 | 23 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | NYN | P | 18 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | NYN | P | 6 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | NYN | P | 23 | 23 | 14 | 35 | 1 | 2 |
| 1982 | NYN | P | 37 | 22 | 7 | 43 | 4 | 3 |
| 1983 | HOU | P | 24 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | HOU | P | 31 | 29 | 10 | 23 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | HOU | P | 36 | 35 | 21 | 22 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986 | HOU | P | 37 | 37 | 24 | 39 | 2 | 2 |
| 1987 | HOU | P | 36 | 36 | 17 | 32 | 2 | 2 |
| 1988 | HOU | P | 32 | 32 | 14 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | HOU | P | 33 | 32 | 15 | 25 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | HOU | P | 32 | 32 | 10 | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | HOU | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 347 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Pitcher of the Month | June |
| 1989 | TSN All-Star | RHP |
| 1988 | Player of the Week | Week of 1988-08-12 |
| 1987 | Player of the Week | Week of 1987-06-19 |
| 1986 | Cy Young Award | |
| 1986 | NLCS MVP | |
| 1986 | Player of the Week | Week of 1986-09-26 |
| 1986 | TSN All-Star | RHP |
| 1986 | TSN Pitcher of the Year |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | HOU | NL | $2,412,500 |
| 1990 | HOU | NL | $1,987,500 |
| 1989 | HOU | NL | $1,300,000 |
| 1988 | HOU | NL | $666,667 |
| 1987 | HOU | NL | $691,667 |
| 1986 | HOU | NL | $666,667 |
| 1985 | HOU | NL | $360,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $8,085,001 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine University | Malibu | CA | 1974, 1975, 1976 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Cy Young Award | NL | 2nd | 65.0 | 120 | 4 |
| 1989 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 15th | 6.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1987 | Cy Young Award | NL | 7th | 9.0 | 120 | 0 |
| 1986 | Cy Young Award | NL | 1st | 98.0 | 120 | 15 |
| 1986 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 10th | 33.0 | 336 | 0 |