Scott Sheldon
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1997-2001)
Scott Sheldon was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2001 for the Athletics and the Texas Rangers, a span of 5 seasons. In 141 career games, he hit .235 with 67 hits, 8 home runs, and 33 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1997-05-18
- Last Game
- 2001-10-05
Full name: Scott Patrick Sheldon
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 | 285 | 34 | 67 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 33 | 1 | 15 | 84 | .235 | .275 | .375 | .650 | -606 |
Career AVG .235 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.
Career OBP .275 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.
Career SLG .375 vs. league average .428 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.
Career OPS .650 vs. league average .766 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | OAK | AL | 13 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | TEX | AL | 7 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | TEX | AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | TEX | AL | 58 | 124 | 21 | 35 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 0 | 10 | 37 | .282 | .270 (+4%) | .344 (-3%) | .437 (+7%) | .782 (+3%) | 29.7 |
| 2001 | TEX | AL | 61 | 120 | 11 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 35 | .200 | .263 (-24%) | .332 (-35%) | .426 (-26%) | .758 (-30%) | -635.3 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 141 | 285 | 34 | 67 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 33 | 1 | 15 | 84 | .235 | — | — | — | — | -606 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (142 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 70 | 137 | 11 | 27 | 3 | 15 | .197 |
| Away | 71 | 148 | 23 | 40 | 5 | 18 | .270 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 1 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-05 | TEX | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001-10-04 | TEX | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-10-03 | TEX | OAK | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-10-02 | TEX | OAK | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-30 | TEX | LAA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-28 | TEX | LAA | W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-09-26 | TEX | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-09-25 | TEX | SEA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-09-24 | TEX | SEA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-09-23 | TEX | LAA | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-09-06 | TEX | CHW | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 11 | 4 | 42 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 2B | 13 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 2 | 3 |
| 3B | 59 | 41 | 51 | 96 | 6 | 9 |
| C | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 52 | 22 | 55 | 79 | 6 | 16 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | OAK | 2B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | OAK | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | OAK | SS | 12 | 8 | 15 | 16 | 2 | 4 |
| 1998 | TEX | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | TEX | 3B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | TEX | SS | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 | TEX | 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | TEX | 1B | 10 | 4 | 42 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 2000 | TEX | 2B | 12 | 4 | 12 | 15 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | TEX | 3B | 15 | 11 | 11 | 28 | 1 | 6 |
| 2000 | TEX | C | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | TEX | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | TEX | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | TEX | SS | 22 | 12 | 25 | 40 | 2 | 6 |
| 2001 | TEX | 3B | 38 | 29 | 37 | 61 | 5 | 1 |
| 2001 | TEX | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | TEX | OF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | TEX | SS | 16 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Catcher | 4 |
| First Base | 11 |
| Second Base | 13 |
| Third Base | 59 |
| Shortstop | 52 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
Scott Sheldon's recorded salaries total $465,000 over 2 seasons, 2000 to 2001. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Sheldon's career ran from 1997 to 2001. No salary is recorded for 1997, 1998, and 1999.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | TEX | AL | $265,000 |
| 2000 | TEX | AL | $200,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $465,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston | Houston | TX | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 |
Scott Sheldon: the record in brief
Scott Sheldon's major league career runs from a debut on May 18, 1997 to a final game on October 5, 2001. By club, Sheldon's seasons break down as the Oakland Athletics (1997) and the Texas Rangers (1998 through 2001). At 6-foot-3 and 185 pounds, Sheldon is listed as a third baseman. Sheldon both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is November 28, 1968, in Hammond, IN, USA. The given name on file is Scott Patrick Sheldon.
Across 141 games at the plate, Sheldon's career line reads 67 hits in 285 at bats for a .235 average, plus 8 homers and 33 RBI. Reaching base at a .275 clip and slugging .375, Sheldon finished with a .650 OPS. Sheldon's .235 average ran 12.2% below the .268 that the league posted over the same seasons. Sheldon collected a career-high 35 hits in 2000. Among the seasons with the heaviest workload, the best average was .282 in 2000, 4% above that year's league mark of .270.
Frequently Asked Questions about Scott Sheldon
- What years did Scott Sheldon play?
- Scott Sheldon played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2001.
- Was Scott Sheldon a pitcher?
- No. Scott Sheldon was a position player (Third Baseman), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Scott Sheldon hit?
- Scott Sheldon hit 8 career home runs with 67 hits.
- What teams did Scott Sheldon play for?
- Scott Sheldon played for 2 teams: the Oakland Athletics (1997) and the Texas Rangers (1998–2001).
- What were Scott Sheldon's career stats?
- In 141 games, Scott Sheldon had 67 hits, 8 home runs, 33 RBI, 34 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .235 batting average.
- How much did Scott Sheldon earn in his career?
- Scott Sheldon's recorded salaries total $465,000 over 2 seasons, 2000 to 2001. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Sheldon's career ran from 1997 to 2001. No salary is recorded for 1997, 1998, and 1999.
- What was Scott Sheldon's salary?
- Scott Sheldon's last recorded salary was $265,000, in 2001. His highest recorded salary was $265,000, in 2001, and his lowest was $200,000, in 2000. The Salary History table lists each season from 2000 to 2001.
- What position did Scott Sheldon play?
- Scott Sheldon played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Scott Sheldon and how much did he weigh?
- Scott Sheldon was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Scott Sheldon hit each season?
- Scott Sheldon's home runs by season: 1 in 1997, 0 in 1998, 0 in 1999, 4 in 2000, and 3 in 2001. His most in one season was 4, in 2000.
- What was Scott Sheldon's career batting average?
- Scott Sheldon batted .235 over his career, with 67 hits in 285 at bats.
- How many RBI did Scott Sheldon have?
- Scott Sheldon drove in 33 runs in his career.
- What was Scott Sheldon's career ERA?
- Scott Sheldon finished with a 0.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 1 strikeouts.
- Is Scott Sheldon in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Scott Sheldon has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.