Scott Williamson
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1999-2007)
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1999-04-05
- Last Game
- 2007-06-29
- Awards
- All-Star · Rookie of the Year
Full name: Scott Ryan Williamson
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 28 | 344 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 439.3 | 326 | 164 | 35 | 244 | 510 | 3.36 | 11282.4 |
Career ERA 3.36 vs. league average 4.48 across their career seasons — 25.0% better than league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CIN | NL | 12 | 7 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 93.3 | 54 | 25 | 43 | 107 | 2.41 | 4.71 (+49%) | 3183.8 |
| 2000 | CIN | NL | 5 | 8 | 48 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 112.0 | 92 | 41 | 75 | 136 | 3.29 | 4.77 (+31%) | 3329.1 |
| 2001 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | CIN | NL | 3 | 4 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 74.0 | 46 | 24 | 36 | 84 | 2.92 | 4.28 (+32%) | 2192.5 |
| 2003 | CIN | NL | 5 | 3 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 42.3 | 34 | 15 | 25 | 53 | 3.19 | 4.40 (+28%) | 199.7 |
| 2003 | BOS | AL | 0 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.3 | 20 | 14 | 9 | 21 | 6.20 | 4.40 (-41%) | 748.6 |
| 2004 | BOS | AL | 0 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28.7 | 11 | 4 | 18 | 28 | 1.26 | 4.46 (+72%) | 844.3 |
| 2005 | CHN | NL | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 23 | 5.65 | 4.29 (-32%) | 30.5 |
| 2006 | CHN | NL | 2 | 3 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.3 | 27 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 5.08 | 4.53 (-12%) | 656.4 |
| 2006 | SDN | NL | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 7.36 | 4.53 (-63%) | -220.5 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 4.40 | 4.47 (+2%) | 317.9 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 28 | 28 | 344 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 439.1 | 326 | 164 | 244 | 510 | 3.36 | — | 11,282 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
Career AVG .043 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 83.7% below league average.
Career OBP .154 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 54.2% below league average.
Career SLG .043 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 89.8% below league average.
Career OPS .197 vs. league average .762 across their career seasons — 74.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CIN | NL | 62 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | CIN | NL | 48 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | .062 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | CIN | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | CIN | NL | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | CIN | NL | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | BOS | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | BOS | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | CHN | NL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | CHN | NL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | SDN | NL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 344 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 | .043 | — | — | — | — | 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 (688 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 178 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .083 |
| Away | 166 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 178 | 227.1 | 170 | 85 | 114 | 266 | 3.37 |
| Away | 166 | 212.0 | 156 | 79 | 130 | 244 | 3.35 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-29 | BAL | LAA | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-06-23 | BAL | AZ | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-06-19 | BAL | SDP | — | 0.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-06-13 | BAL | WAS | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-06-12 | BAL | WAS | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-06-10 | BAL | COL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007-06-02 | BAL | LAA | — | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007-05-25 | BAL | OAK | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-05-24 | BAL | TOR | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-05-22 | BAL | TOR | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 344 | 10 | 18 | 40 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CIN | P | 62 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | CIN | P | 48 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | CIN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | CIN | P | 63 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | CIN | P | 42 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | BOS | P | 24 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | BOS | P | 28 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | CHN | P | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | CHN | P | 31 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | SDN | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | BAL | P | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 344 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Rookie of the Year | |
| 1999 | TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | BAL | AL | $900,000 |
| 2006 | CHN | NL | $2,000,000 |
| 2005 | CHN | NL | $500,000 |
| 2004 | BOS | AL | $3,175,000 |
| 2003 | CIN | NL | $1,600,000 |
| 2002 | CIN | NL | $400,000 |
| 2001 | CIN | NL | $400,000 |
| 2000 | CIN | NL | $300,000 |
| 1999 | CIN | NL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $9,475,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater | OK | 1997 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans | LA | 1995, 1996 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 1st | 118.0 | 160 | 17 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Scott Williamson (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Scott Williamson
- What years did Scott Williamson play?
- Scott Williamson played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2007.
- Was Scott Williamson a pitcher?
- Yes. Scott Williamson pitched in the major leagues, recording 28 wins and 510 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Scott Williamson hit?
- Scott Williamson hit 0 career home runs with 1 hits.