Xavier Scruggs facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Xavier Scruggs |
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Scruggs batting for the Memphis Redbirds in 2015
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| First baseman | |||
| Born: September 23, 1987 Whittier, California, U.S. |
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| Professional debut | |||
| MLB: September 4, 2014, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |||
| KBO: March 31, 2017, for the NC Dinos | |||
| Last appearance | |||
| MLB: October 2, 2016, for the Miami Marlins | |||
| KBO: October 13, 2018, for the NC Dinos | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .227 | ||
| Home runs | 1 | ||
| Runs batted in | 14 | ||
| KBO statistics | |||
| Batting average | .277 | ||
| Home runs | 61 | ||
| Runs batted in | 208 | ||
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Xavier Ladel Scruggs, born on September 23, 1987, is a former professional baseball player from America. He played as a first baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB) for teams like the St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins. He also played in the KBO League for the NC Dinos in South Korea.
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Baseball Career Highlights
Starting Out in Baseball
Xavier Scruggs went to Poway High School in Poway, California. After high school, the Seattle Mariners picked him in the 2005 baseball draft. However, he decided not to sign with them. Instead, he chose to go to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). There, he played college baseball for the UNLV Rebels. During his three years at UNLV, he was a strong hitter. He hit 34 home runs and had 112 runs batted in (RBIs).
Playing for the St. Louis Cardinals
After his time at UNLV, the St. Louis Cardinals chose Scruggs in the 2008 draft. He signed with the Cardinals and began his professional journey.
Scruggs was called up to play in the major leagues for the first time on September 4, 2014. His time in the major leagues that year was short. He started the next season playing for the Memphis Redbirds, a minor league team. He played very well in April 2015, hitting .274 with five home runs. Because of his great performance, he was named the Cardinals' organization's Player of the Month. The Cardinals then called him back up to the major leagues on June 19, 2015. Just a few days later, he had a fantastic game against the Miami Marlins. He got three hits and two RBIs, including a double that tied the game. The Cardinals went on to win that game 4–3. He had another strong game on June 27, getting three hits and two RBIs in an 8–1 win over the Chicago Cubs.
Time with the Miami Marlins
On November 30, 2015, Scruggs signed a contract with the Miami Marlins. He was called up to play first base for the Marlins on August 19, 2016. The very next day, August 20, he hit his first career major league home run! It was a two-run shot that helped the Marlins win 3–1.
Playing in South Korea
After his time in MLB, Scruggs signed a contract to play for the NC Dinos in the KBO League in South Korea. This was on December 26, 2016. He played two successful years with the Dinos. During his time there, he hit an impressive 61 home runs and drove in 208 runs. He became a free agent after the 2018 season.
Playing in Mexico
On June 17, 2019, Scruggs signed with the Leones de Yucatán in the Mexican League. He played 57 games for them, hitting 11 home runs and getting 31 RBIs. He was released from the team on December 5, 2019.
Life After Baseball
After his playing career, Xavier Scruggs continued to be involved in baseball. In April 2021, he joined the St. Louis Cardinals' baseball operations team. His role was as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant.
Since 2021, Xavier Scruggs has also worked as a baseball analyst for ESPN. He helps cover Major League Baseball games and events. Every August, he also covers the Little League World Series, which is a big tournament for young baseball players. In April 2022, Scruggs became one of the first panelists for the MLB Network show Off Base.
