Rodney Scott (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rodney Scott |
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| Second baseman / Shortstop | |||
| Born: October 16, 1953 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
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| April 11, 1975, for the Kansas City Royals | |||
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| August 21, 1982, for the New York Yankees | |||
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| Batting average | .236 | ||
| Home runs | 3 | ||
| Runs batted in | 150 | ||
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Rodney Darrell Scott was born on October 16, 1953. He is a former professional baseball player, often called "Cool Breeze." Rodney played as an infielder in Major League Baseball, which is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada.
He mostly played as a second baseman and shortstop. These are important positions on the baseball field. During his eight years playing, he also sometimes played third base, designated hitter, and in the outfield.
Rodney Scott's Baseball Career
Rodney Scott was known for his speed on the bases. In 1980, he was a top player in the National League. He led the league with 13 triples, which means he hit the ball and ran to third base safely 13 times in one season.
He was also very good at stealing bases. In 1980, he stole 63 bases, which was the third-highest in the National League. Throughout his entire career, Rodney Scott stole a total of 205 bases. This shows he was a fast and smart player on the basepaths.
Rodney played for several teams during his career. He started with the Kansas City Royals in 1975. He later played for the Montreal Expos, Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, and the New York Yankees. He was part of five different trades during his time in baseball.
See also
- List of Major League Baseball annual triples leaders
- List of Major League Baseball career stolen bases leaders
