Everett Scott noted for poor hitting on Yankees championship team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Everett Scott played shortstop for the New York Yankees in 1923, a season marked by his historically low hitting metrics. He posted a.246 batting average and a 54 OPS+, the worst by a regular for a Yankees World Series-winning team. Despite his struggles at the plate, Scott's defensive prowess was recognized, contributing to the Yankees' success that year. Currently, the Yankees are competing for the AL East lead in 2026 but have seen limited offensive output from their catcher position. As the Trade Deadline approaches, they are likely to pursue upgrades behind the plate to boost their playoff chances.
- •Scott hit.246 with a 54 OPS+ in 1923.
- •His performance is the worst for a Yankees champion.
- •The Yankees currently contend for the AL East lead.
- •Austin Wells struggles at catcher in 2026.
- •Yankees likely to target catchers at the Trade Deadline.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Everett Scott and the worst season on a Yankees championship team
"Scott helped the Yankees win the 1923 World Series… just not in one aspect.
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