Scott Baker

Scott Baker is a Major League Baseball player currently pitching for the Minnesota Twins. Baker grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana and in 2000 was a graduate of Captain Shreve High School. To further his education, Baker went to the Oklahoma State University, where he played college baseball. In Baker's freshman year (2001) he was named Louisville Slugger Freshman All Star. Baker was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 2005 MLB Draft. Baker struggled his first year in majors and was sent to AAA Rochester Red Wings in 2006. Baker was recalled back to majors in 2007 to replace Sidney Ponson who was released. In Baker's major league debut in 2007, he pitched eight and 12/3 innings but struggled the next few games. In August 2007 Baker was pitching against the Kansas City Royals, he came close to a perfect game but in the ninth inning he walked one, then pitched a single to the next batter Mike Sweeney, ending his no hitter bid.

Pitching Baker's fastball range in speeds from the upper 80's and lower 90's. His changeups consist of a good slider and curveball.

Personal Life Baker is married to his wife LeAnn. The couple gave birth to their son Elijah in 2005.

Fast Facts:

1. Birth Name: Timothy Scott Baker
2. Born: September 19, 1981
3. Birth Place: Shreveport, Louisiana
4. College: Oklahoma State University
5. Win-Loss: 17-20 through 2007
6. Earned run average: 4.71 through 2007
7. Strikeouts: 196 through 2007
8. Major League debut: May 7, 2005
9. Bats: right
10. Throws: right

Quick Split Stats

1. vs. Left: .269
2. vs. Right: .222
3. Home: 4.05
4. Road: 4.50
5. Grass: 4.50
6. Turf: 4.05

Fantasy Comparison

1. Ben Sheets 195
2. Brian Bannister 194
3. Jonathan Papelbon 194
4. Micah Owings 191
5. Scott Baker 103

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