Scott Ullger
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1983)
Scott Ullger was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1983 for the Minnesota Twins. In 35 career games, he hit .190 with 15 hits and 5 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 186 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1983-04-17
- Last Game
- 1983-09-30
Full name: Scott Matthew Ullger
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 79 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 21 | .190 | .247 | .241 | .488 | -390 |
Career AVG .190 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 27.2% below league average.
Career OBP .247 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.
Career SLG .241 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 38.2% below league average.
Career OPS .488 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 31.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | MIN | AL | 35 | 79 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 21 | .190 | .260 (-27%) | .324 (-24%) | .389 (-38%) | .714 (-32%) | -390.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 35 | 79 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 21 | .190 | — | — | — | — | -390 | ||
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 (35 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 24 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | .250 |
| Away | 21 | 55 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 3 | .164 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-09-30 | MIN | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-24 | MIN | KCR | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983-09-21 | MIN | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983-09-16 | MIN | TOR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-03 | MIN | BAL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983-09-01 | MIN | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1983-08-17 | MIN | SEA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983-08-16 | MIN | SEA | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983-08-15 | MIN | SEA | W | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983-08-09 | MIN | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 30 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's University | Queens | NY | 1976, 1977 |
Scott Ullger: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 17, 1983 and the final game on September 30, 1983, Scott Ullger built the record summarized on this page. Ullger's only club in the season tables is the Minnesota Twins. The bio lists Ullger as a first baseman who both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6'2" and 186 pounds. Ullger was born on June 10, 1955, in New York, NY, USA. Ullger's full given name, per the bio, is Scott Matthew Ullger.
In 35 games and 79 at bats, Ullger batted .190 with 15 hits, plus 5 RBI. Ullger got on base at a .247 rate and slugged .241 (.488 OPS). Measured against the leagues Ullger played in, the .190 career average compares with a .261 league average over the same seasons, 27.2% below the league. Ullger's lone season row is 1983 with the Minnesota Twins: 35 games, 15 hits in 79 at bats. That year the league hit .260, the figure in the row's Lg AVG column.
Most of Ullger's defensive work, 30 games, came at first base; the rest of the position table shows third base (3) and designated hitter (1). At first base, Ullger's fielding totals are 185 putouts, 8 assists and 2 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Scott Ullger
- Was Scott Ullger a pitcher?
- No. Scott Ullger was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Scott Ullger hit?
- Scott Ullger hit 0 career home runs with 15 hits.
- What was Scott Ullger's career batting average?
- Scott Ullger batted .190 over his career, with 15 hits in 79 at bats.
- How many RBI did Scott Ullger have?
- Scott Ullger drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Scott Ullger in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Scott Ullger has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Scott Ullger play for?
- Scott Ullger played for the Minnesota Twins.