Scott Bankhead, baseball player, 1986-1995

Scott Bankhead

Born: 7/31/1963 in Raleigh, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-05-25 | Final Game: 1995-07-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Michael Scott Bankhead

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Biography

Scott Bankhead was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1986 until his retirement on July 18, 1995. Born in 1963, Bankhead made a notable impact in Major League Baseball during his career, which spanned nearly a decade. He finished with a record of 57 wins and 48 losses, boasting an earned run average (ERA) of 4.18. Throughout his time in the league, he recorded 614 strikeouts and achieved one save, showcasing his ability as both a starter and a reliever. Bankhead's playing style was characterized by his strong fastball and effective breaking pitches, which allowed him to navigate through competitive lineups in the league. He played during a transitional period in baseball, as the game began to evolve with an emphasis on power hitting and strikeouts, often referred to as the "live-ball" era. His contributions on the mound were significant, and he was known for his durability and resilience as he took the ball every fifth day for his teams. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Bankhead's consistent performance and reliable presence in the rotation earned him respect among his peers and fans alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
57 48 267 110 7 3 1 901.0 876 418 111 289 614 4.18 0

Career ERA 4.18 vs. league average 4.03 across their career seasons — near 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
1986 KCR AL 8 9 24 17 0 0 0 121.0 121 62 37 94 4.61 3.97 (-16%) -
1987 SEA AL 9 8 27 25 2 0 0 149.3 168 90 37 95 5.42 4.29 (-26%) -4447.0
1988 SEA AL 7 9 21 21 2 1 0 135.0 115 46 38 102 3.07 3.73 (+18%) 2909.3
1989 SEA AL 14 6 33 33 3 2 0 210.3 187 78 63 140 3.34 3.71 (+10%) 894.2
1990 SEA AL 0 2 4 4 0 0 0 13.0 18 16 7 10 11.08 3.86 (-187%) -333.7
1991 SEA AL 3 6 17 9 0 0 0 60.7 73 33 21 28 4.90 3.91 (-25%) -1340.7
1992 CIN NL 10 4 54 0 0 0 1 70.7 57 23 29 53 2.93 3.75 (+22%) 659.5
1993 BOS AL 2 1 40 0 0 0 0 64.3 59 25 29 47 3.50 4.19 (+17%) -168.6
1994 BOS AL 3 2 27 0 0 0 0 37.7 34 19 12 25 4.54 4.51 (-1%) 25.3
1995 NYY AL 1 1 20 1 0 0 0 39.0 44 26 16 20 6.00 4.45 (-35%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
267 9 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.222 0.222 0.222 0.444 0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 32.1% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 43.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.444 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 38.4% 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
1986 KCR AL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 SEA AL 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 SEA AL 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 SEA AL 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 SEA AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 SEA AL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 CIN NL 54 9 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1993 BOS AL 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 BOS AL 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 NYY AL 20 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 267 110 55 66 4 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 KCA P 24 17 11 12 1 0
1987 SEA P 27 25 9 9 0 1
1988 SEA P 21 21 7 11 0 0
1989 SEA P 33 33 14 19 0 2
1990 SEA P 4 4 0 0 0 0
1991 SEA P 17 9 5 7 0 1
1992 CIN P 54 0 5 2 2 0
1993 BOS P 40 0 1 4 1 0
1994 BOS P 27 0 1 0 0 0
1995 NYA P 20 1 2 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 267

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 NYA AL $500,000
1994 BOS AL $1,450,000
1993 BOS AL $1,150,000
1992 CIN NL $800,000
1991 SEA AL $755,000
1990 SEA AL $755,000
1989 SEA AL $245,000
1988 SEA AL $112,500
1987 SEA AL $75,000
1986 KCA AL $60,000
Total Career Earnings $5,902,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill NC 1982, 1983, 1984