Marco Scutaro
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Marcos Scutaro, better known as Marco Scutaro,
Scutaro was one of the primary subjects of the 2005 documentary A Player to be Named Later.[2]
Early life
Marcos Scutaro was born on October 30, 1975, in
Professional career
Minor leagues
Scutaro originally signed with the
Scutaro was traded by the Indians to the
Scutaro was claimed off waivers by the New York Mets on April 5, 2002. He batted .319 with 22 doubles, seven home runs, 28 runs batted in and 48 runs scored in 97 games with the Triple-A Norfolk Tides in 2002.[9] He was also selected to the International League squad for the Triple-A All-Star Game that summer.[8]
New York Mets (2002–2003)
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Scutaro's first promotion to the majors came on July 19 when the Mets recalled him from the Tides to replace the injured Joe McEwing.[10] Scutaro introduced himself to Mets manager Bobby Valentine that afternoon while the latter was eating lunch at the hotel in Cincinnati where the team was staying. Valentine reciprocated the greeting without knowing who Scutaro was. After completing his meal, Valentine inquired about why Scutaro was lingering. "I just got called up", Scutaro responded.[10]
Oakland Athletics (2004–2007)
Scutaro was again selected off waivers, this time by the Oakland Athletics, on October 9, 2003.[11]
Scutaro landed a starting second baseman position after Mark Ellis had a season-ending shoulder injury during 2004 spring training.[12]
In 2004, Scutaro reached career highs in
Toronto Blue Jays (2008–2009)
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On November 18, 2007, Scutaro was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays for minor league pitchers Kristian Bell and Graham Godfrey.[14]
Scutaro was the Jays' third baseman for at least a month, after teammate Scott Rolen injured a finger,[15] and then Scutaro returned to a starter's role after teammate David Eckstein injured his right hip flexor on May 6. Shortly after Eckstein's return, Eckstein and Blue Jays teammate Aaron Hill collided trying to catch a fly ball. Hill suffered from concussion-like symptoms, and Scutaro filled in at second base.
Scutaro was the starting shortstop for the Blue Jays in 2009, and had his best season to date, achieving career highs in almost every offensive category: 12 home runs, 60 runs batted in, 35 doubles, 235 total bases, 162 hits, 100 runs, 14 stolen bases, and 90 walks in 574 at-bats, all while playing slick defense all year.[13]
Boston Red Sox (2010–2011)
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On December 3, 2009, Scutaro agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal with the Boston Red Sox. The deal also included a third-year mutual option.[16] On April 12, 2010, Scutaro recorded the first hit in Target Field history on a single up the middle in the first inning off Minnesota Twins starter Carl Pavano. Soon after, Scutaro was caught stealing second base, making him the first out recorded at the Twins' new ballpark.[17]
In his first season with the team, Scutaro set a number of career highs, including games (150), at-bats (632), hits (174) and doubles (38) while suffering for much of the season with a right shoulder injury which forced him out of practice.[13][18]
Colorado Rockies (2012)
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On October 30, 2011, the Red Sox and Scutaro agreed to exercise their mutual contract option.[19] Then, on January 21, 2012, Scutaro was traded to the Colorado Rockies for pitcher Clayton Mortensen.[20]
San Francisco Giants (2012–2014)
On July 27, 2012, Scutaro was traded, along with cash considerations, to the
After the 2012 season, Scutaro and the Giants agreed to a three-year, $20 million contract, which became official on December 7, 2012.[25] In 2013, Scutaro was the starting second baseman, with Tony Abreu and Nick Noonan as his main backups. In 81 games in the first half, Scutaro hit .316/.367/.400 with two home runs, 22 runs batted in and 37 runs, and he was named to the 2013 All-Star Game. Scutaro played his last game of 2013 on September 15, and was officially shut down on September 24.[26] He underwent surgery on September 27 that inserted a pin in his left pinkie correcting his mallet finger, an injury he suffered on June 11 against the Pirates when he was hit by Tony Watson.[27] In 127 games in 2013, he hit .297/.357/.369 with two home runs, 31 runs batted in and 57 runs.[13]
Scutaro started the 2014 season on the disabled list with back problems. He played in five games in July before his back issues forced him to return to the disabled list for the remainder of the season.[28] On December 19, 2014, Scutaro underwent back surgery that some reports indicated could end his career.[29][30] The Giants designated him for assignment on January 21, 2015, and he was removed from the 40-man roster.[31][32] On January 28, 2015, Scutaro was released by the Giants.[33] The Giants re-signed Scutaro to a major league contract on June 17 and placed him on the 60-day disabled list.[33] He continued to rehabilitate his injury with the Giants, not with the intention of playing, but "in hopes of maintaining a quality of life and be pain-free with his family," according to the Giants.[34]
World Baseball Classic
Because of his Italian heritage,
See also
References
- ^ a b "Marco Scutaro". MLB.com. Retrieved October 23, 2012.
- ^ Gloria, Justin (December 24, 2014). "MLB News: Marco Scutaro Has Back Surgery, Baseball Career Still Up In The Air". International Business Times. Archived from the original on January 22, 2015. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
- ^ Edes, Gordon (March 22, 2010). "He'd take a ring over a starring role". ESPN. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
- ^ a b Kroichick, Ron (October 10, 2006). "Vizquel provided inspiration for young Scutaro". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved October 23, 2012.
- ^ Schulman, Henry (August 27, 2012). "Marco Scutaro gives SF Giants a lift". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved October 23, 2012.
- ^ Stephen, Eric (July 30, 2018). "6 players to be named later who became all-stars". SB Nation. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ^ "A Player To Be Named Later". A Player To Be Named Later. Archived from the original on February 10, 2011. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
- ^ a b Mulrenin, Patrick (July 19, 2002). "Mets make roster moves"". New York Mets. MLB.com. Retrieved December 5, 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Marco Scutaro Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ^ ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ^ "A's claim infielder Scutaro and outfielder Watson off waivers". ESPN. Associated Press. October 9, 2003. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
- ^ "Shoulder to sideline A's Ellis for season". ESPN. Associated Press. April 10, 2004. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Marco Scutaro Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ^ "Oakland trades Scutaro to Toronto to free up playing time for Murphy". ESPN. Associated Press. November 18, 2007. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
- ^ "Rolen has screw placed in finger, out few weeks". ESPN. March 24, 2008. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ^ Browne, Ian (December 4, 2009). "Scutaro joins Red Sox with two-year pact". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Archived from the original on October 23, 2013. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
- ^ "Twins win first game at Target Field". MPR News. Associated Press. April 12, 2010. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ^ Britton, Tim (March 17, 2011). "Red Sox Journal: Scutaro back to form". The Providence Journal. Archived from the original on March 19, 2011. Retrieved March 19, 2011.
- ^ "Red Sox exercise option on shortstop Marco Scutaro". Bangor Daily News. October 30, 2011. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ^ Harding, Thomas (January 21, 2012). "Rockies fill infield hole with Marco Scutaro". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
- ^ "Giants Acquire Scutaro From Rockies for Culberson". TSN. Associated Press. July 28, 2012. Archived from the original on July 26, 2014. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
- ^ "Marco Scutaro hits slam, drives in 7 as Giants clobber Cards". ESPN. Associated Press. August 8, 2012. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
- ^ Singer, Tom (October 23, 2012). "Record-setting effort nets Scutaro NLCS MVP". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Archived from the original on October 23, 2013. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
- ^ Carpenter, Les (October 29, 2012). "Giants sweep Tigers for World Series title on Marco Scutaro's winning hit – Yahoo! Sports". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
- ^ "Pagan and Scutaro finalize deals with Giants". TSN. Associated Press. December 7, 2012. Archived from the original on December 9, 2012. Retrieved December 8, 2012.
- ^ Pavlovic, Alex (September 24, 2013). "San Francisco Giants shut down Madison Bumgarner, Marco Scutaro for season". The Mercury News. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
- ^ Baggarly, Andrew (September 24, 2013). "Scutaro to have surgery Friday, labels Giants' season 'a mess'". CSN Bay Area. Archived from the original on October 30, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ^ Hood, Ryan (August 25, 2014). "Scutaro won't return to Giants this season". San Francisco Giants. MLB.com. Archived from the original on August 26, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
- ^ "Giants' Scutaro has back surgery, may end career". Sportsnet. Associated Press. December 22, 2014. Retrieved December 22, 2014.
- ^ Schulman, Henry (December 22, 2014). "SF Giants' Marco Scutaro has back surgery; Sergio Romo discusses return". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved December 22, 2014.
- ^ "2B Marco Scutaro designated for assignment by Giants". ESPN. Associated Press. January 21, 2015. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
- ^ Nowak, Joey (January 21, 2015). "Giants reportedly DFA veteran infielder Scutaro". San Francisco Giants. MLB.com. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
- ^ a b "Giants re-sign injured Marco Scutaro to end career with club". ESPN. Associated Press. June 17, 2015. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
- ^ Shea, John (June 17, 2015). "Marco Scutaro re-signs with Giants — not to play, though". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
- ^ Edes, Gordon (March 22, 2010). "Edes: Scutaro relishing his role on Red Sox". ESPN. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
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