Scott Pose
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Scott Vernon Pose was a Major League Baseball
outfielder. He is an alumnus of Dowling High School in West Des Moines, Iowa and the University of Arkansas
.
Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds
in the 34th round of the 1989 MLB amateur draft
, Pose would make his Major League Baseball debut with the Florida Marlins
on April 5, 1993, and appear in his final game on September 29, 2000.
Pose was a member of the inaugural Marlins 1993 franchise and was the first official batter in Marlins history. Nevertheless, he only appeared in 15 games with the expansion Marlins, as the bulk of his career playing time came later in the decade with the New York Yankees
and Kansas City Royals
. Pose's career season was in 1999, when he hit .285 as an outfield reserve with the Royals. Despite earning the praise of Royals Manager Tony Muser
, Pose's playing time decreased in 2000, as he would start in only three games, appearing almost exclusively as a pinch hitter
. While Pose did his best to get on base, his lack of power limited his career: in 381 career plate appearances, Pose never homered and managed only seven doubles and a lone triple.
Pose portrayed the fictional baseball player "Matt Crane" in the 1999 film For Love of the Game
starring Kevin Costner
.
Pose's career is profiled in a chapter of the book, Journeymen: 24 Bittersweet Tales of Short Major League Sports Careers.
Since 2008, Pose has served as a college baseball analyst for the Big Ten Network.
Scott now TV broadcasts along side for the
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 is an alumnus of Dowling High School in West Des Moines, Iowa and the University of Arkansas
Arkansas Razorbacks
The Razorbacks, also known as the Hogs, are the names of college sports teams at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The term Arkansas Razorbacks properly applies to any of the sports teams at the university. The Razorbacks take their name from the feral pig of the same name...
.
Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
in the 34th round of the 1989 MLB amateur draft
1989 Major League Baseball Draft
-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1989 Major League Baseball draft.-Supplemental first round selections:-External links:*...
, Pose would make his Major League Baseball debut with the Florida Marlins
Florida Marlins
The Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise called the Florida Marlins, the Marlins are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Marlins played their home games at...
on April 5, 1993, and appear in his final game on September 29, 2000.
Pose was a member of the inaugural Marlins 1993 franchise and was the first official batter in Marlins history. Nevertheless, he only appeared in 15 games with the expansion Marlins, as the bulk of his career playing time came later in the decade with the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
and Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
. Pose's career season was in 1999, when he hit .285 as an outfield reserve with the Royals. Despite earning the praise of Royals Manager Tony Muser
Tony Muser
Anthony Joseph Muser is currently a roving instructor in the San Diego Padres organization. From 1997 until 2002, Muser served as the manager of the Kansas City Royals...
, Pose's playing time decreased in 2000, as he would start in only three games, appearing almost exclusively 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...
. While Pose did his best to get on base, his lack of power limited his career: in 381 career plate appearances, Pose never homered and managed only seven doubles and a lone triple.
Pose portrayed the fictional baseball player "Matt Crane" in the 1999 film For Love of the Game
For Love of the Game (film)
For Love of the Game is a 1999 American drama sports film based on the novel of the same title by Michael Shaara...
starring Kevin Costner
Kevin Costner
Kevin Michael Costner is an American actor, singer, musician, producer, director, and businessman. He has been nominated for three BAFTA Awards, won two Academy Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards. Costner's roles include Lt. John J...
.
Pose's career is profiled in a chapter of the book, Journeymen: 24 Bittersweet Tales of Short Major League Sports Careers.
Since 2008, Pose has served as a college baseball analyst for the Big Ten Network.
Scott now TV broadcasts along side for the