VICTOR SCOTT II NEWS

Gray, Donovan spark Cardinals to 11-4 win over MLB-leading Tigers

Sonny Gray struck out 10 and threw six scoreless innings while Brendan Donovan had three hits Monday night, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to an 11-4 rain-delayed victory over the...

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swipes two bags in win Scott went 1-for-5 with two stolen bases and two runs scored in a 14-7 win over the Phillies in Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader.

Impact Scott didn't do much until late in the doubleheader -- he went 0-for-3 in the first game and didn't get his lone hit until the eighth inning of the nightcap. He also reached on a fielder's choice in the ninth. The speedster is up to 13 steals on 14 attempts this season, good for a share of fifth in the majors. He's added a reliable .278/.342/.383 slash line with two home runs, 18 RBI, 22 runs scored, six doubles and a triple over 40 contests.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Victor Scott II takes 'runway' and runs away with role, more wins: Cardinals Extra During the Cardinals' win streak, teammates lauded the spark from the young outfielder, who hit .360 and personified what the club wants to...

MAY 13 • STLTODAY.COM

Sitting against southpaw Scott is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Scott had been part of the lineup each of the last nine games -- including two starts against left-handed pitchers -- but he'll hit the bench for the series opener in Philadelphia while the Phillies send southpaw Cristopher Sanchez to the bump. Jose Barrero will draw the start in center field and could serve as an occasional platoon mate for Scott, who is slashing .226/.306/.258 with a 31.6 percent strikeout rate in 38 plate appearances against lefties on the season.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Pallante takes shutout into the 8th, and Cardinals beat Nationals 4-2 for 7th straight win

Andre Pallante took a shutout into the eighth inning in the second-longest outing of his career, and the St. Louis Cardinals extended their winning streak to seven with a 4-2 victo...

MAY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Is Victor Scott II fastest man in MLB? Cardinals OF runs Slaughter-like 'Mad Dash' Click here to view this item from https://www.stltoday.com.

MAY 8 • STLTODAY.COM

Hochman: Is Victor Scott II fastest man in MLB? Cardinals OF runs Slaughter-like 'Mad Dash' Cardinals center fielder Victor Scott II can change a game with his speed on the basepaths.

MAY 8 • STLTODAY.COM

Running wild: Scott's speed takes over as Cardinals sweep Bucs ST. LOUIS -- Considering the blazing speed that he possesses and the fearlessness that he so often displays on the basepaths, Victor Scott I...

MAY 7 • MLB.COM

Last Night in Baseball: Welcome back to the mound, Lance McCullers Jr.

Lance McCullers started for the first time in 915 days, the Braves FINALLY earned a win over the Dodgers, the Royals of all teams hit seven...

MAY 5

Victor Scott II Robs Mets Slugger Juan Soto of Homer, Delivers Game-Winning Run It was quite the day at the ballpark for former West Virginia star outfielder Victor Scott II, who currently occupies centerfield for the St...

MAY 5 • SI.COM

Victor Scott II robs Juan Soto, has go-ahead double as Cardinals beat Mets 5-4 to sweep twinbill

Victor Scott II robbed Juan Soto of a three-run homer and later hit a tiebreaking double, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to 5-4 victory over the New York Mets for a doubleheader s...

MAY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Contreras, Donovan spark Cardinals to 6-5 victory over Mets in first game of doubleheader

Willson Contreras drove in three runs on three hits, including a homer, and Brendan Donovan had two hits and two RBIs to spark the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-5 victory over the New...

MAY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Getting breather Thursday Scott is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Cincinnati.

Impact Scott played both ends of Wednesday's doubleheader and the Reds are sending lefty Andrew Abbott to the bump in Thursday's matinee, so it's a good time for the lefty-hitting Scott to receive some rest. Jose Barrero will start in center field and bat ninth for the Cardinals.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Flashes skills in twin bill Scott went 2-for-3 with a walk, a three-run home run and a stolen base in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Reds.

Impact He then went 1-for-4 with an RBI in the nightcap. Scott's homer in the matinee came in the ninth inning off Alexis Diaz, kicking off a back-to-back-to-back set of long balls for the Cards that broke open a 1-0 contest. The blast was the second of the season for the 24-year-old center fielder, while the steal was his 10th in 10 attempts over 28 games, to go along with a .271/.336/.406 slash line.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Scott, Nootbar, Winn hit consecutive homers, Cards beat Reds 6-0 and stop Cincy's 5-game win streak

Victor Scott II, Lars Nootbaar and Masyn Winn hit consecutive home runs in the ninth inning, with Winn going deep for the second time in the game, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat...

APRIL 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Sunday Scott is not in the Cardinals' starting lineup against the Brewers on Sunday.

Impact The Brewers are sending southpaw Jose Quintana to the mound, so the lefty-hitting Scott will begin Sunday's contest in the dugout while the Cardinals start Brendan Donovan, Lars Nootbaar and Jordan Walker in the outfield. Scott has gone 9-for-33 with two walks, four stolen bases, six runs scored and three RBI over his last 10 games.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Nootbaar's 10th leadoff walk adds to March/April record ST. LOUIS -- When trying to decide who would be the Cardinals’ primary leadoff hitter for the 2025 season, manager Oliver Marmol contemplate...

APRIL 26 • MLB.COM

Reaches three times Monday Scott went 3-for-4 with a double, a run, two RBI and a stolen base in a loss to Atlanta on Monday.

Impact Scott came into Monday having gone just 5-for-31 with no RBI over his previous 10 games, but he broke out with his first multi-hit performance since April 8. The speedy outfielder also notched his eighth theft of the season, which is tied for second in MLB. Despite his recent slump, the Cardinals have stuck with Scott in an everyday role, and he's held his own overall with a .264/.325/.375 slash line through 81 plate appearances.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Emotional Scott makes good on prediction: A Major Leaguer in his hometown ATLANTA – Some four years after playing at Truist Park in a high school All-Star game, a then-20-year-old Victor Scott II took his girlfrien...

APRIL 22 • MLB.COM

Out of St. Louis lineup Scott is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Astros.

Impact Scott has been in a mini funk at the dish, going 3-for-17 with six strikeouts over his last five games. Michael Siani is getting the start in center field and batting ninth for the Cardinals.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Totals five bases Tuesday Scott went 2-for-5 with a triple, a double and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the Pirates.

Impact Scott ignited the scoring for the Cardinals with a two-run triple in the third and then came around to score before the inning ended. Scott was moved up to the leadoff spot and did not look intimidated, even against the almighty Paul Skenes, as the lefty speedster had three batted balls with over a 96 MPH exit velocity. He's already collected four multi-hit games, something he was only able to do five times in 53 games last season.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates ace Paul Skenes allows a career-worst five runs in loss to St. Louis

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes was knocked around a bit by the St. Louis Cardinals, allowing a career-high five runs in a 5-3 loss at frigid PNC Park

APRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Getting day off Scott is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Scott will head to the bench for the first time all season after he started each of the first nine games in center field while slashing .281/.368/.406 with a home run and four stolen bases across 38 plate appearances. Mike Siani will get a look in center field Monday, but Scott remains the Cardinals' clear top option at the position.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Angels score 3 in the 10th inning and 3 in the 11th for a 9-7 victory over the Cardinals

Kyren Paris hit a tiebreaking single in the 11th inning, Yoan Moncada followed with a two-run double and the Los Angeles Angels beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-7

APRIL 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes deep, swipes bag Scott went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer and a stolen base in Sunday's win over Minnesota.

Impact Scott put the Cardinals on the board with a three-run shot in the second inning and later stole second base after reaching on a fielder's choice. The 24-year-old outfielder struggled to the tune of a .502 OPS through 155 MLB plate appearances as a rookie in 2024. He played his way onto the Opening Day roster with a 1.172 OPS in spring training and has already shown some flashes to start the 2025 campaign with three stolen bases and a home run through three games.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE