| Rodney Scott | |
|---|---|
| Second baseman / Shortstop | |
| Born:October 16, 1953 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 11, 1975, for the Kansas City Royals | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 21, 1982, for the New York Yankees | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .236 |
| Home runs | 3 |
| Runs batted in | 150 |
| Teams | |
Rodney Darrell Scott (born October 16,1953),nicknamed "Cool Breeze",is a former infielder in Major League Baseball. Primarily used as a second baseman and shortstop,Scott also played third base,designated hitter and outfield during his eight-year career.
Scott was known mostly for his speed and stole 63 bases during the 1980 campaign,which ranked him third in the National League. He finished with 205 career stolen bases.
Scott was involved in five trades during his career.
Scott finished his career with the Expos,although he never played any games for them after they signed him as a free agent for the 1983 season.
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