14 Facts About Scott Cousins

1.

Scott Michael Cousins was born on January 22,1985 and is an American retired professional baseball outfielder.

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Scott Cousins' play helped the Dons win their first WCC title and make an inaugural trip to the NCAA Regionals.

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3.

Scott Cousins was drafted by the Marlins in the third round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft.

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4.

In 2008, as a member of the Mesa Solar Sox, Scott Cousins led the Arizona Fall League in RBIs with 33 and hit.

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5.

Scott Cousins was added to the Marlins' 40 man roster following the 2009 season to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.

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6.

Scott Cousins recorded his first hit, a walk-off single, against the Atlanta Braves on September 5,2010.

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7.

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.

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8.

On May 25,2011, during a game against the San Francisco Giants, Scott Cousins collided with catcher Buster Posey at home plate after tagging up from third base on a sacrifice fly from Emilio Bonifacio.

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9.

Scott Cousins said he hit Posey on purpose so that he could score.

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10.

Scott Cousins went 3 for 7 against the Tampa Bay Rays, including a game-winning RBI triple in the 15th inning.

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11.

On October 17,2012, Scott Cousins was claimed on waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays after being designated for assignment by the Marlins.

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12.

Scott Cousins signed a minor league deal with the Boston Red Sox in January 2014.

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13.

Scott Cousins signed with the Somerset Patriots for the 2015 season.

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14.

In 2016, Cousins became an area scout based in Scottsdale, Arizona, for the Oakland Athletics.

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