Rod Scurry
Born: 3/17/1956 in Sacramento, CA, USA
Died: 11/5/1992 in Reno, NV, USA
MLB Debut: 1980-04-17 | Final Game: 1988-09-30
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Rodney Grant Scurry
Biography
Rod Scurry was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1988. Born in 1956, Scurry developed a reputation as a reliable relief pitcher, showcasing his skills in an era characterized by the increasing specialization of bullpen roles. Over his career, he amassed a record of 19-32, with an impressive earned run average of 3.24, reflecting his ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing hitters.
Throughout his time in the majors, Scurry recorded 431 strikeouts and notched 39 saves, demonstrating his capability to close out games and secure victories for his teams. His contributions were particularly significant during a transitional period in baseball, as teams began to place greater emphasis on bullpen strength and the strategic use of relievers. Scurry's performance on the mound, marked by his durability and effectiveness, earned him a respected place in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 32 | 332 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 460.7 | 384 | 166 | 31 | 274 | 431 | 3.24 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | PIT | NL | 0 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.7 | 23 | 9 | 17 | 28 | 2.15 | 353.6 |
| 1981 | PIT | NL | 4 | 5 | 27 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 74.0 | 74 | 31 | 40 | 65 | 3.77 | -107.6 |
| 1982 | PIT | NL | 4 | 5 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 103.7 | 79 | 20 | 64 | 94 | 1.74 | 1630.0 |
| 1983 | PIT | NL | 4 | 9 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 68.0 | 63 | 42 | 53 | 67 | 5.56 | -989.2 |
| 1984 | PIT | NL | 5 | 6 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 46.3 | 28 | 13 | 22 | 48 | 2.53 | 1648.5 |
| 1985 | NYY | AL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12.7 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 2.84 | - |
| 1985 | PIT | NL | 0 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 47.7 | 42 | 17 | 28 | 43 | 3.21 | 192.8 |
| 1986 | NYY | AL | 1 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 39.3 | 38 | 16 | 22 | 36 | 3.66 | - |
| 1988 | SEA | AL | 0 | 2 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 31.3 | 32 | 14 | 18 | 33 | 4.02 | -1202.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 332 | 55 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 0.164 | 0.193 | 0.200 | 0.393 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | PIT | NL | 20 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | PIT | NL | 27 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | PIT | NL | 76 | 21 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.238 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | PIT | NL | 61 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | PIT | NL | 43 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | NYY | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | PIT | NL | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | NYY | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | SEA | AL | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 332 | 7 | 24 | 58 | 2 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | PIT | P | 20 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | PIT | P | 27 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | PIT | P | 76 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | PIT | P | 61 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | PIT | P | 43 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | NYA | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | PIT | P | 30 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | NYA | P | 31 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | SEA | P | 39 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 332 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | NYA | AL | $340,000 |
| 1986 | NYA | AL | $450,000 |
| 1985 | PIT | NL | $350,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,140,000 | ||