Scott Atchison, baseball player, 2004-2015

Scott Atchison

Born: 3/29/1976 in Denton, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-07-31 | Final Game: 2015-06-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Scott Barham Atchison

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Biography

Scott Atchison was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2004 to 2015. Born in 1976, Atchison made his Major League Baseball debut in a time when the game was undergoing significant changes, particularly with the increasing emphasis on bullpen specialization. Known for his versatility on the mound, he played for multiple teams, including the Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, and the Boston Red Sox. Over his career, Atchison compiled a record of 17-11, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.63, showcasing his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters. Throughout his tenure in the majors, Atchison demonstrated a reliable strikeout capability, finishing with 253 strikeouts and contributing three saves. His style of pitching was characterized by a mix of control and resilience, often serving as a dependable option in high-leverage situations. Atchison's career statistics reflect a solid performance during a competitive era of baseball, marking him as a respected figure among his peers and a reliable asset to the teams he represented. After his retirement on June 22, 2015, Atchison left behind a legacy of perseverance and adaptability on the mound.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 11 298 1 0 0 3 346.7 327 140 35 89 253 3.63 0

Career ERA 3.63 vs. league average 4.09 across their career seasons — 11.2% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2004 SEA AL 2 3 25 0 0 0 0 30.7 29 12 14 36 3.52 4.46 (+21%) 538.5
2005 SEA AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 6.7 7 5 1 9 6.75 — 0.0
2007 SFG NL 0 0 22 0 0 0 0 30.7 32 14 10 25 4.11 4.47 (+8%) -
2010 BOS AL 2 3 43 1 0 0 0 60.0 58 30 19 41 4.50 4.08 (-10%) -884.7
2011 BOS AL 1 0 17 0 0 0 1 30.3 31 11 6 17 3.26 3.94 (+17%) 951.3
2012 BOS AL 2 1 42 0 0 0 0 51.3 42 9 9 36 1.58 4.01 (+61%) 1673.0
2013 NYN NL 3 3 50 0 0 0 0 45.3 45 22 12 28 4.37 3.87 (-13%) 127.8
2014 CLE AL 6 0 70 0 0 0 2 72.0 60 22 14 49 2.75 3.74 (+26%) 1212.8
2015 CLE AL 1 1 23 0 0 0 0 19.7 23 15 4 12 6.86 3.96 (-73%) -1323.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
300 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2004 SEA AL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 SEA AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 SFG NL 22 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 BOS AL 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 BOS AL 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 BOS AL 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 NYN NL 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 CLE AL 70 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 CLE AL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 298 1 33 59 3 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 SEA P 25 0 2 6 0 1
2005 SEA P 6 0 1 0 0 0
2007 SFN P 22 0 2 6 0 1
2010 BOS P 43 1 7 6 0 1
2011 BOS P 17 0 2 3 1 0
2012 BOS P 42 0 8 10 0 0
2013 NYN P 50 0 5 13 1 0
2014 CLE P 70 0 5 13 1 1
2015 CLE P 23 0 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 300

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2015 CLE AL $900,000
2014 CLE AL $800,000
2013 NYN NL $700,000
2012 BOS AL $510,000
2010 BOS AL $420,000
2005 SEA AL $323,000
Total Career Earnings $3,653,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Texas Christian University Fort Worth TX 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999