Scott Cousins
Scott Cousins | |
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Outfielder | |
Born: Sparks, Nevada, U.S. | January 22, 1985|
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
MLB debut | |
September 3, 2010, for the Florida Marlins | |
Last MLB appearance | |
May 9, 2013, for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .179 |
Home runs | 2 |
Runs batted in | 9 |
Teams | |
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Scott Michael Cousins (born January 22, 1985) is an American former professional
Early life
Cousins, at 6'1" and 197 lbs,[1] attended North Valleys High School in Reno, Nevada ('03) where he was a standout in both baseball and basketball.
College career
As a sophomore at the University of San Francisco in 2005, Cousins batted .309 with 30 RBIs, 13 stolen bases, and 7 home runs. On the mound, he went 8–5 with a 2.64 ERA and 76 strikeouts.[2]
In 2006, as a junior, Cousins hit .343 with 46 RBIs, 21 stolen bases, and 7 home runs for the Dons. He also won 4 games striking out 61 batters.[2] For his performance, Cousins was named a first-team All-American and the 2006 West Coast Conference Player of the Year. Cousins' play helped the Dons win their first WCC title and make an inaugural trip to the NCAA Regionals.[3]
Professional career
Florida / Miami Marlins (2010–2012)
Cousins was drafted by the Marlins in the third round of the
In 2007, for Class A Greensboro (SAL), Cousins hit .292 with 18 home runs, 74 RBIs, and 16 stolen bases. He earned "MiLB.com Class A Best Single-Game Performer honors when he slugged three home runs and drove in a career-high nine RBIs on Aug. 22 against Hickory ... stroked a game-tying two-run homer, launched a grand slam, the first of his career, an inning later, and finished his day with a three-run drive in the eighth."[4]
In 2008, as a member of the Mesa Solar Sox, Cousins led the Arizona Fall League in RBIs with 33 and hit .297 with 6 home runs.[2] In 2009 for the Jacksonville Suns, Cousins batted .263 with 74 RBIs, 12 home runs, 27 stolen bases, and led all AA with 11 triples (also setting a Marlins' minor league record).[2] Cousins was added to the Marlins' 40 man roster following the 2009 season to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[citation needed]
Cousins hit .285 with 14 home runs, 49 RBIs, and 12 stolen bases for the
On September 24 and 25, Scott Cousins became the first major leaguer since Willie McGee in 1982 to record back-to-back pinch hit triples when he hit three baggers against the Brewers at Miller Park.[5] On April 21, 2011, Cousins hit his first career home run, a grand slam off James McDonald of the Pittsburgh Pirates.[citation needed]
On May 25, 2011, during a game against the
On June 15, 2012, Cousins was called up to the majors. Two days later, on June 17, Cousins made his first start as a Marlin since being called up. He went 3 for 7 against the Tampa Bay Rays, including a game-winning RBI triple in the 15th inning.[citation needed]
Toronto Blue Jays
On October 17, 2012, Cousins was claimed on waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays after being designated for assignment by the Marlins.[10]
Seattle Mariners
On November 1, Cousins was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays and was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners 5 days later.[11] On November 20, The Mariners designated him for assignment.[12]
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2013)
The
Texas Rangers
Cousins signed a minor league deal with the Boston Red Sox in January 2014. He was released on March 29, 2014.[14] On April 16, 2014, Cousins signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers.[15]
Retirement
Cousins signed with the Somerset Patriots for the 2015 season. Cousins then retired on July 7, 2015.
Post-playing career
In
References
- ^ Scott Cousins – Texas Rangers – MLB . Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved on 2011-05-30.
- ^ a b c d e Scott Cousins Statistics. The Baseball Cube. Retrieved on 2021-10-31.
- ^ a b Former USF Baseball Standout Scott Cousins Called up to Florida Marlins Archived 2010-11-29 at the Wayback Machine. USF Dons (2010-09-02). Retrieved on 2021-10-31.
- ^ "Scott Cousins". Minor League Baseball. Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ Samson: Rodriguez on manager candidate list – Florida Marlins. MiamiHerald.com (2010-09-27). Retrieved on 2011-05-30.
- ^ "Giants' Posey has ankle surgery, out for season". ESPN. May 29, 2011. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ Navarro, Manny (May 26, 2011). "A day later, emotional Scott Cousins is still upset over hurting Buster Posey | Fish Bytes". Miami Herald. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ Brooks, Jon (June 3, 2011). "Audio: Sabean on Posey Collision: "If Cousins Doesn't Play Another Day, We'll All Be Happy"". KQED. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ Blum, Ronald (February 24, 2014). "MLB collision rule leaves open exceptions". Yahoo. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ Moore, Jack. "Blue Jays claim Scott Cousins off waivers from Marlins". cbssports.com. Retrieved October 17, 2012.
- ^ Stone, Larry (November 6, 2012). "A look at minor-league free agents -- Mariners' and otherwise (plus M's winter league update, and Mariners claim OF Cousins)". Seattle Times. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ Rosecrans, C. Trent (November 20, 2012). "Mariners DFA Chone Figgins". CBS Sports. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ Doyle, T. J. (November 30, 2012). "LAA claims Scott Cousins off waivers from Seattle". SB Nation Los Angeles. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ 2014 Red Sox Transactions
- ^ "Scott Cousins - Texas Rangers - news and analysis, statistics, game logs, depth charts, contracts, injuries".
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)