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 (born October 16, 1953), nicknamed "Cool Breeze", is a former professional baseball player from the United States. He mostly played as a second baseman or shortstop in Major League Baseball (MLB). During his eight-year career, Scott also played other positions like third base, designated hitter, and in the outfield.
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Rodney Scott's Baseball Journey
Rodney Scott started his career in Major League Baseball in 1975 with the Kansas City Royals. He was known as an infielder, which means he played positions in the inner part of the baseball field. These positions include second baseman, shortstop, and third base. He also sometimes played as a designated hitter (a player who bats but doesn't play a defensive position) or in the outfield.
Amazing Skills and Records
Rodney Scott was a very fast player. In 1980, he was the best in the National League for hitting triples. A triple is when a batter hits the ball and runs all the way to third base without stopping. He hit 13 triples that year.
He was also great at stealing bases. Stealing a base means running to the next base while the pitcher is throwing the ball, trying to get there before the other team can tag you out. In 1980, he stole 63 bases, which was the third-highest in the National League. Throughout his entire career, Rodney Scott stole an impressive 205 bases!
Moving Between Teams
During his time in baseball, Rodney Scott was part of five different trades. This means he moved from one team to another several times. He played for teams like the Kansas City Royals, Montreal Expos, Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, and the New York Yankees.
He finished his playing career with the Expos. Even though he signed with them again for the 1983 season, he did not play any games for them after that.
See also
- List of Major League Baseball annual triples leaders
- List of Major League Baseball career stolen bases leaders
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
