Scott Atchison is a former professional baseball player who played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams. He began his career in the minor leagues in 1999, playing for the Seattle Mariners organization. He made his MLB debut in 2004 with the Seattle Mariners, where he played for two seasons before being traded to the San Francisco Giants in 2007.
Atchison played for the Giants for one season before being traded to the Boston Red Sox in 2008. He played for the Red Sox for two seasons before being released in 2010. He then played for the Hanshin Tigers in Japan for one season before returning to the United States to play for the New York Mets in 2011.
Atchison played for the Mets for one season before being claimed off waivers by the Boston Red Sox in 2012. He played for the Red Sox for two seasons, including their 2013 World Series championship season. He then signed with the Cleveland Indians in 2014, where he played for one season before being released in 2015.
Throughout his career, Atchison was known for his versatility as a pitcher, as he was able to pitch in a variety of roles, including as a starter, long reliever, and setup man. He was also known for his durability, as he was able to pitch in a high number of games each season.
Overall, Atchison played in 298 games in the MLB, with a career record of 17-11 and an ERA of 3.63. He retired from professional baseball in 2016 and currently works as a pitching coach in the Cleveland Indians organization.
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