Scott Bankhead

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

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Biographical Information

Scott Bankhead helped guide the University of North Carolina collegiate team with an 11-0 record in 1984. That year, he compiled a 1-0 record with a 0.93 ERA for the Olympic Team. Overall at UNC, Scott recorded 24 wins to only 3 losses. He held the school record for best winning percentage until it was tied by Adam Warren (2006-2009). Scott was also a Golden Gloves boxing champion.

After being traded from the Kansas City Royals for Danny Tartabull, Scott finally got his first real chance as a starting pitcher with the Seattle Mariners. In 1989, following the trade of Mark Langston, Scott became the team's ace and enjoyed his only double-digit victory season with 14. He suffered shoulder problems between 1990 and 1991 and hung around with several teams until 1995. Not overpowering, he threw a sinking fastball, a slider and a change-up.

Notable Achievements

• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1989)

Related Sites

• Scott Bankhead at the SABR Bio Project