Scott Van Slyke, baseball player, 2012-2017

Scott Van Slyke

Born: 7/24/1986 in Chesterfield, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-05-09 | Final Game: 2017-07-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Scott Tyler Van Slyke

Biography

Scott Van Slyke was a professional baseball player known for his versatility and power during his career in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2017. Born in 1986, he played primarily as a position player and made a notable impact with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Over the course of 355 games, Van Slyke recorded 184 hits, including 29 home runs, and drove in 95 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .242. His ability to contribute both offensively and defensively made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Van Slyke's playing style was characterized by his solid power numbers and a reliable glove, which allowed him to play various positions in the outfield. He also displayed speed on the base paths, stealing 11 bases throughout his career. Van Slyke's tenure in the MLB coincided with a period of significant offensive production league-wide, where home runs began to rise dramatically. While he may not have reached the superstardom of some contemporaries, his contributions to the game and role as a reliable player for the Dodgers during his time remain noteworthy.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
355 760 84 184 44 1 29 95 11 85 223 0.242 0.326 0.417 0.744 840.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2014 NLDS2 LAN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2013 NLCS LAN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2013 NLDS2 LAN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 67 30 281 26 5 33
OF 237 149 287 11 7 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 67
Left Field 158
Center Field 26
Right Field 71
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 LAN NL $1,225,000
2015 LAN NL $522,500
2014 LAN NL $507,500
Total Career Earnings $2,255,000