Scott Baker

Scott Baker is a Major League Baseball player currently pitching for the Minnesota Twins.

On March 7, 2009, Baker signed a four-year contract extension with the Twins. The contract is reportedly worth $15.25 million, plus a $9.25 million club option for the 2013 season.ESPN.com: Baker, Twins Agree to 4-year Deal

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 in 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 first game of the 2007 season, he pitched 8.1 innings but struggled the next few games. In August 2007, Baker was pitching against the Kansas City Royals and 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.

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

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

• Mahalo's Guide to the Minnesota Twins
• Official Site of The Minnesota Twins: Career Stats
  • Height: 6'4"
  • Weight: 220 Lbs.
  • Rookie Year: 2005

• Google Product s: Scott Baker Merchandise

• eBay: Scott Baker Merchandise

• Amazon.com: Scott Baker Merchandise

• Beckett Media: Scott Baker Merchandise

• • This page was created by Betsy, a Part Time Guide in the Mahalo Greenhouse (see the original), and curated by Angie.

• If you'd like to help us create the best spam free search results on the Internet, apply to be a Part Time Guide!</em>