Scott Servais
Born: 6/4/1967 in La Crosse, WI, USA
MLB Debut: 1991-07-12 | Final Game: 2001-09-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Scott Daniel Servais
Biography
Scott Servais, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who made significant contributions to the sport during his career from 1991 to 2001. Primarily known as a position player, Servais played in a total of 820 games across his tenure in Major League Baseball. He recorded 611 hits, including 63 home runs, and drove in 319 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .245. While his offensive numbers may not place him among the elite of his era, Servais was known for his solid defensive skills and ability to handle pitching staffs effectively, often serving as a reliable catcher for several teams.
Servais played during a transitional period in baseball, witnessing the game evolve in the late 1990s, especially with the rise of power hitting. Despite being overshadowed by some of the bigger names of the steroid era, he carved out a respected role for himself in the league. His contributions extended beyond the diamond, as he later transitioned into coaching and management, using his extensive knowledge of the game to influence future generations of players. Scott Servais remains a respected figure in baseball, both for his playing career and his ongoing role as a manager.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 820 | 2493 | 243 | 611 | 130 | 2 | 63 | 319 | 3 | 183 | 407 | 0.245 | 0.306 | 0.375 | 0.681 | -4664.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | HOU | NL | 16 | 37 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0.162 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | HOU | NL | 77 | 205 | 12 | 49 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 25 | 0.239 | -597.8 |
| 1993 | HOU | NL | 85 | 258 | 24 | 63 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 32 | 0 | 22 | 45 | 0.244 | -76.9 |
| 1994 | HOU | NL | 78 | 251 | 27 | 49 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 41 | 0 | 10 | 44 | 0.195 | -1106.6 |
| 1995 | CHC | NL | 52 | 175 | 31 | 50 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 35 | 2 | 23 | 37 | 0.286 | 733.8 |
| 1995 | HOU | NL | 28 | 89 | 7 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 0.225 | 733.8 |
| 1996 | CHC | NL | 129 | 445 | 42 | 118 | 20 | 0 | 11 | 63 | 0 | 30 | 75 | 0.265 | -674.1 |
| 1997 | CHC | NL | 122 | 385 | 36 | 100 | 21 | 0 | 6 | 45 | 0 | 24 | 56 | 0.260 | -876.3 |
| 1998 | CHC | NL | 113 | 325 | 35 | 72 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 36 | 1 | 26 | 51 | 0.222 | -1104.4 |
| 1999 | SFG | NL | 69 | 198 | 21 | 54 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 0 | 13 | 31 | 0.273 | -243.9 |
| 2000 | COL | NL | 33 | 101 | 6 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 0.218 | -525.3 |
| 2000 | SFG | NL | 7 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.250 | -525.3 |
| 2001 | HOU | NL | 11 | 16 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.375 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.667 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | NLDS1 | CHN | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.667 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 4 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 792 | 700 | 4769 | 383 | 48 | 53 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | HOU | C | 14 | 10 | 77 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | HOU | C | 73 | 59 | 386 | 27 | 2 | 5 |
| 1993 | HOU | C | 82 | 75 | 493 | 40 | 2 | 9 |
| 1994 | HOU | C | 78 | 72 | 481 | 29 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 | CHN | C | 52 | 49 | 328 | 33 | 7 | 3 |
| 1995 | HOU | C | 28 | 27 | 198 | 17 | 5 | 3 |
| 1996 | CHN | C | 128 | 125 | 797 | 72 | 11 | 11 |
| 1996 | CHN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | CHN | C | 118 | 110 | 735 | 73 | 8 | 9 |
| 1997 | CHN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | CHN | C | 110 | 87 | 652 | 47 | 4 | 6 |
| 1998 | CHN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | SFN | C | 62 | 53 | 362 | 23 | 3 | 5 |
| 1999 | SFN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | COL | C | 32 | 29 | 204 | 17 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 | SFN | C | 6 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | HOU | C | 9 | 2 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 792 |
| First Base | 4 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | COL | NL | $625,000 |
| 1999 | SFN | NL | $500,000 |
| 1998 | CHN | NL | $1,645,000 |
| 1997 | CHN | NL | $1,370,000 |
| 1996 | CHN | NL | $822,500 |
| 1995 | HOU | NL | $340,000 |
| 1994 | HOU | NL | $280,000 |
| 1993 | HOU | NL | $170,000 |
| 1992 | HOU | NL | $120,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $5,872,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton University | Omaha | NE | 1986, 1987, 1988 |