Scott Loucks
Encyclopedia
Scott Gregory Loucks is a former Major League Baseball
outfielder. He played parts of five seasons in the majors between and . In none of those seasons did he accumulate more than 49 at bat
s or 11 hits. Both of those high-water marks came in for the Houston Astros
, when he was used in 44 games, mainly as a pinch hitter
, pinch runner
and/or defensive replacement.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
outfielder. He played parts of five seasons in the majors between and . In none of those seasons did he accumulate more than 49 at bat
At bat
In baseball, an at bat or time at bat is used to calculate certain statistics, including batting average, on base percentage, and slugging percentage. It is a more restricted definition of a plate appearance...
s or 11 hits. Both of those high-water marks came in for the Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
, when he was used in 44 games, mainly as a pinch hitter
Pinch hitter
In baseball, a pinch hitter is a substitute batter. Batters can be substituted at any time while the ball is dead ; the manager may use any player that has not yet entered the game as a substitute...
, pinch runner
Pinch runner
A pinch runner is a baseball player substituted for the specific purpose of replacing a player on base. In the typical case, the pinch runner is faster or otherwise more skilled at base-running than the player for whom the pinch runner has been substituted...
and/or defensive replacement.