Scott Sizemore
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2010-2014)
Scott Sizemore was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2014 for the Detroit Tigers, the Athletics, and the New York Yankees, a span of 5 seasons. In 166 career games, he hit .240 with 128 hits, 14 home runs, and 74 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 53.
- 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
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2010-04-05
- Last Game
- 2014-06-03
Full name: Scott Daniel Sizemore
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 166 | 533 | 72 | 128 | 32 | 1 | 14 | 74 | 5 | 68 | 162 | .240 | .327 | .383 | .710 | 53 |
Career AVG .240 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.
Career OBP .327 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .383 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .710 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | DET | AL | 48 | 143 | 19 | 32 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 40 | .224 | .257 (-13%) | .325 (-9%) | .402 (-17%) | .728 (-13%) | -301.9 |
| 2011 | DET | AL | 17 | 63 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 19 | .222 | .255 (-13%) | .320 (+3%) | .399 (-40%) | .719 (-21%) | -169.8 |
| 2011 | OAK | AL | 93 | 305 | 42 | 76 | 21 | 1 | 11 | 52 | 4 | 43 | 93 | .249 | .255 (-2%) | .320 (+8%) | .399 (+8%) | .719 (+8%) | -169.8 |
| 2013 | OAK | AL | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | NYA | AL | 6 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | .312 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 166 | 533 | 72 | 128 | 32 | 1 | 14 | 74 | 5 | 68 | 162 | .240 | — | — | — | — | -642 | ||
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 (166 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 82 | 269 | 37 | 67 | 5 | 33 | .249 |
| Away | 84 | 264 | 35 | 61 | 9 | 41 | .231 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-03 | NYY | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-04-19 | NYY | TBR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-04-18 | NYY | TBR | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014-04-17 | NYY | TBR | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014-04-16 | NYY | CHC | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-04-16 | NYY | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013-04-09 | OAK | LAA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-04-03 | OAK | SEA | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011-09-28 | OAK | SEA | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011-09-27 | OAK | SEA | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 60 |
| Third Base | 102 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
Scott Sizemore's recorded salaries total $1,385,000 over 3 seasons, 2010 to 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Sizemore's career ran from 2010 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2011 and 2014.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | OAK | AL | $500,000 |
| 2012 | OAK | AL | $485,000 |
| 2010 | DET | AL | $400,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,385,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond | VA | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
Scott Sizemore: the record in brief
Scott Sizemore's major league career runs from a debut on April 5, 2010 to a final game on June 3, 2014. The season rows list, in order, the Detroit Tigers (2010 to 2011), the Oakland Athletics (2011 through 2013), and the New York Yankees (2014). Sizemore played primarily as a third baseman and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on January 4, 1985, in Virginia Beach, VA, USA and a listed size of 6 feet, 0 inches and 190 pounds. On the record, Scott Sizemore was born Scott Daniel Sizemore.
Across 166 games at the plate, Sizemore's career line reads 128 hits in 533 at bats for a .240 average, plus 14 homers and 74 RBI. Sizemore's career OPS of .710 combines a .327 on-base mark with .383 slugging. Measured against the leagues Sizemore played in, the .240 career average compares with a .254 league average over the same seasons, 5.5% below the league. The home run peak was 11 in 2011 with the Oakland Athletics.
Frequently Asked Questions about Scott Sizemore
- What years did Scott Sizemore play?
- Scott Sizemore played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2014.
- Was Scott Sizemore a pitcher?
- No. Scott Sizemore was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Scott Sizemore hit?
- Scott Sizemore hit 14 career home runs with 128 hits.
- What teams did Scott Sizemore play for?
- Scott Sizemore played for 3 teams: the Detroit Tigers (2010–2011), the Oakland Athletics (2011, 2013), and the New York Yankees (2014).
- What were Scott Sizemore's career stats?
- In 166 games, Scott Sizemore had 128 hits, 14 home runs, 74 RBI, 72 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .240 batting average.
- How much did Scott Sizemore earn in his career?
- Scott Sizemore's recorded salaries total $1,385,000 over 3 seasons, 2010 to 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Sizemore's career ran from 2010 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2011 and 2014.
- What was Scott Sizemore's salary?
- Scott Sizemore's last recorded salary was $500,000, in 2013. His highest recorded salary was $500,000, in 2013, and his lowest was $400,000, in 2010. The Salary History table lists each season from 2010 to 2013.
- What position did Scott Sizemore play?
- Scott Sizemore played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Scott Sizemore and how much did he weigh?
- Scott Sizemore was listed at 6 feet and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Scott Sizemore hit each season?
- Scott Sizemore's home runs by season: 3 in 2010, 11 in 2011, 0 in 2013, and 0 in 2014. His most in one season was 11, in 2011.
- What was Scott Sizemore's career batting average?
- Scott Sizemore batted .240 over his career, with 128 hits in 533 at bats.
- How many RBI did Scott Sizemore have?
- Scott Sizemore drove in 74 runs in his career.
- Is Scott Sizemore in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Scott Sizemore has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.