Scott Bankhead was a professional baseball player who played as a pitcher for various teams during his career. He was born on July 31, 1963, in Raleigh, North Carolina, and attended North Carolina State University, where he played college baseball.
Bankhead was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the first round of the 1984 Major League Baseball draft. He made his major league debut with the Royals in 1986 and played with them for two seasons before being traded to the Seattle Mariners in 1988.
During his time with the Mariners, Bankhead had some of his best seasons. In 1989, he had a record of 14-6 with a 3.98 ERA and was named to the American League All-Star team. He also had a career-high 120 strikeouts that season. In 1991, he had a record of 13-11 with a 3.69 ERA and 105 strikeouts.
After the 1991 season, Bankhead was traded to the Cincinnati Reds, where he played for one season before being traded to the Boston Red Sox in 1993. He played with the Red Sox for two seasons before being released in 1995.
Overall, Bankhead had a career record of 63-73 with a 4.18 ERA and 753 strikeouts. He was known for his fastball and his ability to pitch effectively against left-handed batters.
After his playing career, Bankhead worked as a pitching coach for various minor league teams. He also worked as a scout for the San Diego Padres and as a special assistant to the general manager for the Seattle Mariners.
In 2015, Bankhead was inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. He currently resides in Raleigh, North Carolina, with his family.
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