Scott Bankhead
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Michael Scott Bankhead
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10", Weight 185 lb.
- School University of North Carolina
- High School Reidsville High School
- Debut May 25, 1986
- Final Game July 18, 1995
- Born July 31, 1963 in Raleigh, NC USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Scott Bankhead helped guide the University of North Carolina collegiate team with an 11-0 record in 1984. That same year he compiled a 1-0 record with a 0.93 ERA for the Olympic Team. Overall at North Carolina, Scott recorded 24 wins to only 3 losses.
After being traded from the Kansas City Royals for Danny Tartabull, Scott finally got his first real chance as a starterwith the Seattle Mariners. In 1989, following the trade of Mark Langston, Scott became the ace of the team and had his only double-digit win season with 14. Scott suffered shoulder problems between in 1990 and 1991. Not overpowering, he threw a sinking fastball, a slider and a change-up.
Scott was also a golden gloves boxing champion.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1989)
