Scott Baker, baseball player, 2005-2015

Scott Baker

Born: 9/19/1981 in Shreveport, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-05-07 | Final Game: 2015-05-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Timothy Scott Baker

Biography

Scott Baker was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2015. Born in 1981, Baker established himself as a reliable starter during his career, finishing with a record of 66-53 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.26. Over his ten-year career, he struck out a total of 839 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats and hold opponents at bay. Though he did not record any saves, his contributions came primarily as a starter, where he was known for his durability and effectiveness in the rotation. Baker's career coincided with a transformative era in baseball, marked by increased offensive production and evolving pitching strategies. He played for several teams, most notably the Minnesota Twins, where he became a key component of their pitching staff. His style combined a mix of command and a diverse pitch repertoire, allowing him to navigate through lineups with precision. As a member of the Twins, he contributed to the team's competitive success during the mid-2000s, positioning himself as a respected figure on the mound in a league increasingly defined by power hitters and dominant pitching performances.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
66 53 193 172 4 2 0 1064.7 1089 504 145 245 839 4.26 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
193 32 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 13 0.094 0.094 0.125 0.219 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2010 ALDS2 MIN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 2.3 3 1 0 2 3.86

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2010 ALDS2 MIN 0 0 1 0 0 2.3 3 1 0 2 3.86

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 193 172 76 69 4 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 193

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2013 CHN NL $5,500,000
2012 MIN AL $6,500,000
2011 MIN AL $5,000,000
2010 MIN AL $3,000,000
2009 MIN AL $750,000
2008 MIN AL $422,500
2006 MIN AL $330,000
Total Career Earnings $21,502,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Oklahoma State University Stillwater OK 2001, 2002, 2003