Scott Sheldon, baseball player, 1997-2001

Scott Sheldon

Born: 11/28/1968 in Hammond, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-05-18 | Final Game: 2001-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Scott Patrick Sheldon

Biography

Scott Sheldon was born in 1968 and played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1997 until his retirement on October 5, 2001. Over the course of his career, he participated in 141 games, where he recorded 67 hits, 8 home runs, and 33 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .235. He also showcased his speed on the basepaths with 1 stolen base, contributing to his versatility as a player. Sheldon’s career unfolded during a time in baseball characterized by the offensive explosion of the late 1990s and early 2000s, a period influenced by the rising popularity of home runs. Although he may not have been among the sport's most prolific stars, Sheldon’s contributions were valuable in a utility role, allowing him to play various positions and support his teams with his reliable presence. His journey through the majors exemplified the grit and determination of a player navigating the competitive landscape of professional baseball.

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 0.235 0.275 0.375 0.650 -677.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.3 0 0 0 0 1 0.00 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

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

Career Games by 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

Year Team League Salary
2001 TEX AL $265,000
2000 TEX AL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $465,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Houston Houston TX 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991