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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | MIN | AL | 3 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.7 | 48 | 20 | 14 | 32 | 3.35 | 637.1 |
| 2006 | MIN | AL | 5 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83.3 | 114 | 59 | 16 | 62 | 6.37 | -991.5 |
| 2007 | MIN | AL | 9 | 9 | 24 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 143.7 | 162 | 68 | 29 | 102 | 4.26 | 2167.5 |
| 2008 | MIN | AL | 11 | 4 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 172.3 | 161 | 66 | 42 | 141 | 3.45 | 2391.5 |
| 2009 | MIN | AL | 15 | 9 | 33 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 200.0 | 190 | 97 | 48 | 162 | 4.37 | 1273.7 |
| 2010 | MIN | AL | 12 | 9 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 170.3 | 186 | 85 | 43 | 148 | 4.49 | 529.5 |
| 2011 | MIN | AL | 8 | 6 | 23 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 134.7 | 126 | 47 | 32 | 123 | 3.14 | 1708.4 |
| 2013 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 3.60 | - |
| 2014 | TEX | AL | 3 | 4 | 25 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80.7 | 82 | 49 | 14 | 55 | 5.47 | -2132.9 |
| 2015 | LAD | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 5.73 | - |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | MIN | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | MIN | AL | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | MIN | AL | 24 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | MIN | AL | 28 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | MIN | AL | 33 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | MIN | AL | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | MIN | AL | 23 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | CHC | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | TEX | AL | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | LAD | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | MIN | P | 10 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | MIN | P | 16 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | MIN | P | 24 | 23 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 | MIN | P | 28 | 28 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | MIN | P | 33 | 33 | 9 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | MIN | P | 29 | 29 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | MIN | P | 23 | 21 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | CHN | P | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | TEX | P | 25 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | LAN | P | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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 |