About Pete Scott
Lived 1897 – 1953 (aged 55). Pete Scott was an American baseball player.
Floyd John "Pete" Scott (December 21, 1897 – May 3, 1953) was an American Major League Baseball player, who played outfield for three seasons from 1926 to 1928.
He made his debut with the Chicago Cubs during the 1926 season. In the 1927 off-season, he was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates (along with Sparky Adams) for future Hall of Famer Hazen "Kiki" Cuyler.
In 208 games over three seasons, Scott posted a .303 batting average (158-for-522) with 95 runs, 41 doubles, 6 triples, 8 home runs, 88 RBIs, 59 bases on balls.377 on-base percentage and .450 slugging percentage. He finished his career with a .975 fielding percentage, playing primarily at right and left field.
On July 8, 1924, Pete Scott, along with Bill Skiff, was questioned during a coroner's inquest about a young woman who fell down a freight elevator shaft after visiting his room. At the time, both were players for the Kansas City Blues, a minor league team.
Scott died on May 3, 1953, in Daly City, California.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pete Scott?
American baseball player (1897–1953)
When was Pete Scott born?
Pete Scott was born on 21 December 1897 in Woodland.
When did Pete Scott die?
Pete Scott died on 3 May 1953 in Daly City.
What was Pete Scott's occupation?
Pete Scott was a baseball player.
What nationality was Pete Scott?
Pete Scott was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pete Scott. https://biography.guide/pete-scott/
MLA: "Pete Scott." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pete-scott/.
Chicago: "Pete Scott." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pete-scott/.
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