Scott Servais, baseball player, 1991-2001

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

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

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