Pete Scott
Born: 12/21/1897 in Woodland, CA, USA
Died: 5/3/1953 in Daly City, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1926-04-13 | Final Game: 1928-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Floyd John Scott
Biography
Pete Scott was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 1920s. Born in 1897, he made his debut in the league on April 13, 1926, and played until September 27, 1928. Over the course of his career, Scott appeared in 208 games, showcasing a solid batting skill with a career average of .303. He accumulated a total of 158 hits, which included 8 home runs and 88 RBIs, demonstrating his ability to contribute significantly to his team's offensive efforts.
Scott's playing style was characterized by his consistent hitting and strategic base running, as he recorded 5 stolen bases throughout his career. His contributions came during a period in baseball that was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensively oriented game, which emphasized power hitting and increased run production. Although he may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, Scott's solid performance and ability to get on base left a mark during his time in the majors, making him a noteworthy figure in the history of early 20th-century baseball.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.0 | 23.0 | 3.0 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.261 | 0.393 | 0.348 | 0.741 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 22.0 | 18.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.167 | 0.318 | 0.222 | 0.540 |
| 1926 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.600 | 0.667 | 0.800 | 1.467 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208 | 522 | 95 | 158 | 41 | 6 | 8 | 88 | 5 | 59 | 63 | 0.303 | 0.377 | 0.450 | 0.827 | 1196.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | CHC | NL | 77 | 189 | 34 | 54 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 34 | 3 | 22 | 31 | 0.286 | 229.1 |
| 1927 | CHC | NL | 71 | 156 | 28 | 49 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 19 | 18 | 0.314 | 401.5 |
| 1928 | PIT | NL | 60 | 177 | 33 | 55 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 33 | 1 | 18 | 14 | 0.311 | 565.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 8 | 0 | 96 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| OF | 137 | 0 | 274 | 15 | 7 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | CHN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1926 | CHN | OF | 59 | 0 | 114 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| 1927 | CHN | OF | 36 | 0 | 70 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1928 | PIT | 1B | 8 | 0 | 96 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1928 | PIT | OF | 42 | 0 | 90 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 8 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 64 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 75 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's College of California | Moraga | CA | 1918 |