Scott Baker is a former professional baseball player who played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams. He was born on September 19, 1981, in Shreveport, Louisiana, and attended Oklahoma State University, where he played college baseball for the Cowboys.
Baker was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the second round of the 2003 MLB draft and made his MLB debut on April 6, 2005. He spent the majority of his career with the Twins, playing for them from 2005 to 2011. During his time with the Twins, Baker was known for his consistency and durability, starting at least 28 games in each of his last four seasons with the team.
In 2012, Baker signed with the Chicago Cubs but missed the entire season due to Tommy John surgery. He returned to the field in 2013, making three starts for the Cubs before being traded to the Texas Rangers in August. He finished the season with a 3-4 record and a 5.47 ERA.
Baker signed with the Seattle Mariners in 2014 but was released during spring training. He then signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees but was released again in May. He signed with the Texas Rangers for the second time in June and made six starts for the team, finishing the season with a 3-4 record and a 5.47 ERA.
Baker signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2015 but was released during spring training. He then signed with the New York Yankees for the second time but was released again in May. He signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays in June but was released in July without appearing in a game.
Overall, Baker played in the MLB for ten seasons, finishing with a career record of 66-52 and a 4.26 ERA. He was known for his control and ability to limit walks, as well as his durability and consistency as a starting pitcher. Despite his success, injuries and inconsistency in his later years prevented him from reaching his full potential as a player.
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