Scott Erickson, baseball player, 1990-2006

Scott Erickson

Born: 2/2/1968 in Long Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-06-25 | Final Game: 2006-06-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Scott Gavin Erickson

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Biography

Scott Erickson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 until his retirement in 2006. Born in 1968, Erickson made his mark during an era characterized by offensive prowess and evolving pitching strategies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 142 wins and 136 losses, showcasing his resilience and competitiveness on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.59 and a total of 1,252 strikeouts, he established himself as a reliable starter capable of delivering crucial innings for his teams. Erickson's playing style was defined by his ability to generate ground balls and manage games effectively, often relying on a mix of fastballs and breaking pitches to confound hitters. He played for several teams during his career, including notable stints with the Minnesota Twins and the Baltimore Orioles, contributing to various rotations throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. While he did not record any saves, his work as a starting pitcher in an era when the game saw a significant increase in offensive output underscored his importance in navigating challenging lineups. Erickson's contributions to the game have left a lasting legacy, particularly among those who appreciate the craft of pitching in the modern era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
142 136 389 364 51 17 0 2360.7 2586 1203 228 865 1252 4.59 0

Career ERA 4.59 vs. league average 4.35 across their career seasons — 5.4% worse 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
1990 MIN AL 8 4 19 17 1 0 0 113.0 108 36 51 53 2.87 3.86 (+26%) -1535.2
1991 MIN AL 20 8 32 32 5 3 0 204.0 189 72 71 108 3.18 3.91 (+19%) 815.9
1992 MIN AL 13 12 32 32 5 3 0 212.0 197 80 83 101 3.40 3.75 (+9%) -2634.9
1993 MIN AL 8 19 34 34 1 0 0 218.7 266 126 71 116 5.19 4.19 (-24%) 807.1
1994 MIN AL 8 11 23 23 2 1 0 144.0 173 87 59 104 5.44 4.51 (-21%) 201.0
1995 MIN AL 4 6 15 15 0 0 0 87.7 102 58 32 45 5.95 4.45 (-34%) -1090.4
1995 BAL AL 9 4 17 16 7 2 0 108.7 111 47 35 61 3.89 4.45 (+13%) 1775.4
1996 BAL AL 13 12 34 34 6 0 0 222.3 262 124 66 100 5.02 4.61 (-9%) 418.7
1997 BAL AL 16 7 34 33 3 2 0 221.7 218 91 61 131 3.69 4.39 (+16%) 3654.1
1998 BAL AL 16 13 36 36 11 2 0 251.3 284 112 69 186 4.01 4.43 (+9%) 3992.5
1999 BAL AL 15 12 34 34 6 3 0 230.3 244 123 99 106 4.81 4.71 (-2%) -2784.5
2000 BAL AL 5 8 16 16 1 0 0 92.7 127 81 48 41 7.87 4.77 (-65%) -2737.6
2002 BAL AL 5 12 29 28 3 1 0 160.7 192 99 68 74 5.55 4.28 (-30%) -3320.3
2004 NYN NL 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 8.0 15 7 4 3 7.88 — 0.0
2004 TEX AL 1 3 4 4 0 0 0 19.0 23 13 16 6 6.16 4.46 (-38%) -881.1
2005 LAD NL 1 4 19 8 0 0 0 55.3 62 37 25 15 6.02 4.29 (-40%) -
2006 NYY AL 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 11.3 13 10 7 2 7.94 4.53 (-75%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
390 35 4 4 1 0 0 1 0 4 15 0.114 0.205 0.143 0.348 0.0

Career AVG .114 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 56.9% below league average.

Career OBP .205 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 65.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.348 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — 53.6% 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
1990 MIN AL 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 MIN AL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 MIN AL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 MIN AL 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 MIN AL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 MIN AL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 BAL AL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 BAL AL 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 BAL AL 34 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1998 BAL AL 36 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 BAL AL 34 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2000 BAL AL 17 5 2 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.400 — — — — 0.0
2002 BAL AL 29 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2004 NYN NL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2004 TEX AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 LAD NL 19 13 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.154 — — — — 0.0
2006 NYY AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1997 ALCS BAL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1997 ALDS2 BAL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1996 ALCS BAL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1996 ALDS1 BAL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1991 ALCS MIN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1991 WS MIN 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2 1 9 9 0 52.0 55 23 18 33 3.98

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1997 ALCS BAL 1 0 2 2 0 12.7 15 6 1 6 4.26
1997 ALDS2 BAL 1 0 1 1 0 6.7 7 3 2 6 4.05
1996 ALCS BAL 0 1 2 2 0 11.3 14 3 4 8 2.38
1996 ALDS1 BAL 0 0 1 1 0 6.7 6 3 2 6 4.05
1991 ALCS MIN 0 0 1 1 0 4.0 3 2 5 2 4.50
1991 WS MIN 0 0 2 2 0 10.7 10 6 4 5 5.06

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 389 364 223 400 29 41

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1990 MIN P 19 17 10 13 0 0
1991 MIN P 32 32 19 31 1 3
1992 MIN P 32 32 18 34 1 3
1993 MIN P 34 34 18 34 3 3
1994 MIN P 23 23 11 22 4 4
1995 MIN P 15 15 8 19 0 0
1995 BAL P 17 16 19 22 1 2
1996 BAL P 34 34 30 43 2 6
1997 BAL P 34 33 17 43 6 6
1998 BAL P 36 36 23 51 3 5
1999 BAL P 34 34 24 42 2 5
2000 BAL P 16 16 7 5 3 0
2002 BAL P 29 28 14 22 3 2
2004 NYN P 2 2 0 1 0 0
2004 TEX P 4 4 1 1 0 0
2005 LAN P 19 8 4 15 0 1
2006 NYA P 9 0 0 2 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 389

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1994 Player of the Week Week of 1994-04-30
1991 Pitcher of the Month May

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 LAN NL $525,000
2004 NYN NL $700,000
2003 BAL AL $7,030,000
2002 BAL AL $5,142,986
2000 BAL AL $6,620,921
1999 BAL AL $6,079,931
1998 BAL AL $3,700,000
1997 BAL AL $3,300,000
1996 BAL AL $2,900,000
1995 MIN AL $1,862,500
1994 MIN AL $1,325,000
1993 MIN AL $535,000
1992 MIN AL $425,000
1991 MIN AL $143,500
Total Career Earnings $40,289,838

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Arizona Tucson AZ 1989
San Jose City College San Jose CA 1987, 1988

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1991 Cy Young Award AL 2nd 56.0 140 3
1991 Most Valuable Player AL 17th 12.0 392 0