Scott Bankhead
Encyclopedia
Michael Scott Bankhead (born July 31, 1963 in Raleigh
, North Carolina
) is a former Major League Baseball
pitcher
who played in the major leagues from -. Bankhead also pitched for Team USA in the 1984 Olympic Games. He attended the University of North Carolina
.
in the first round, 16th pick, of the 1984 Major League Baseball Draft
.
He appeared in only 31 games in the minors before being called up by the Royals. He made his Major League debut on May 25, going four innings, giving up two hits and striking out four while giving up no earned runs to get his first win. He finished the '86 season going 8-9 with a 4.61 ERA in 24 games, 17 for starts.
and Steve Shields
to the Seattle Mariners
for Rick Luecken
and Danny Tartabull
. In his first month with the Mariners, Bankhead went 4-1 with a 2.94 ERA, but he developed tendinitis and ended the season with a dismal 9-8 record and 5.42 ERA.
Bankhead established himself as a sharp pitcher in , but it wasn't until , when he went on a hot streak after the All-Star break, that he proved himself a winning pitcher. He finished the '89 season going 14-6 with a 3.34 ERA and was named co-MVP of the team along with Alvin Davis
.
In his next two seasons shoulder trouble would limit Bankhead to just 21 appearances. On December 20, he was granted free agency.
. He would revive his career and in just one season he was 10-4 with a 2.93 ERA in 54 games. On October 28, he was granted free agency.
on December 8, 1992. In two seasons, and with the Sox he went 5-3 with a 3.88 ERA in 67 games.
from the Red Sox but never played for them in '94 because of the strike. He was granted free agency at the end of the season but resigned with the Yankees. In he went 1-1 in 20 games, one start. On July 25, he was released by the Yankees.
but never made an appeared at the Major League level. He was released by the A's on September 10, .
Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh is the capital and the second largest city in the state of North Carolina as well as the seat of Wake County. Raleigh is known as the "City of Oaks" for its many oak trees. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city's 2010 population was 403,892, over an area of , making Raleigh...
, North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
) is a former Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
who played in the major leagues from -. Bankhead also pitched for Team USA in the 1984 Olympic Games. He attended the University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina
Chartered in 1789, the University of North Carolina was one of the first public universities in the United States and the only one to graduate students in the eighteenth century...
.
Kansas City Royals
Bankhead was drafted by the Kansas City RoyalsKansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
in the first round, 16th pick, of the 1984 Major League Baseball Draft
1984 Major League Baseball Draft
-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1984 Major League Baseball draft.- Other notable players :*Future Canadian Football League quarterback Damon Allen, was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the seventh round, 182nd overall....
.
He appeared in only 31 games in the minors before being called up by the Royals. He made his Major League debut on May 25, going four innings, giving up two hits and striking out four while giving up no earned runs to get his first win. He finished the '86 season going 8-9 with a 4.61 ERA in 24 games, 17 for starts.
Seattle Mariners
On December 10, he was traded by the Royals with Mike KingeryMike Kingery
Michael Scott Kingery , is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues, primarily as an outfielder, from 1986–1992 and 1994-1996. Kingery's career high for home runs in a season was 9, set in 1987 while playing limited time with the Seattle Mariners...
and Steve Shields
Steve Shields (baseball)
Steve Shields is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 10th round of the 1977 amateur draft, and played for five different teams between 1985–89. He lives with his family in Hokes Bluff, Alabama.-External links:...
to the Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
for Rick Luecken
Rick Luecken
Richard Fred Luecken is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for two seasons. He pitched in 19 games for the Kansas City Royals in 1989, 36 games for the Atlanta Braves in 1990, and one game for the Toronto Blue Jays in 1990. He was drafted out of Texas A&M in 1983...
and Danny Tartabull
Danny Tartabull
Danilo Tartabull Mora , also known as Danny Tartabull, is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball. Born to Cuban parents in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he is the son of José Tartabull, who played in the major leagues from 1962 to 1970.-Playing career:Danny played for the Seattle Mariners ,...
. In his first month with the Mariners, Bankhead went 4-1 with a 2.94 ERA, but he developed tendinitis and ended the season with a dismal 9-8 record and 5.42 ERA.
Bankhead established himself as a sharp pitcher in , but it wasn't until , when he went on a hot streak after the All-Star break, that he proved himself a winning pitcher. He finished the '89 season going 14-6 with a 3.34 ERA and was named co-MVP of the team along with Alvin Davis
Alvin Davis
Alvin Glenn Davis , nicknamed "Mr. Mariner", is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and designated hitter. Davis played his career primarily for the Seattle Mariners...
.
In his next two seasons shoulder trouble would limit Bankhead to just 21 appearances. On December 20, he was granted free agency.
Cincinnati Reds
On January 22, he signed as a free agent with the Cincinnati RedsCincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
. He would revive his career and in just one season he was 10-4 with a 2.93 ERA in 54 games. On October 28, he was granted free agency.
Boston Red Sox
Bankhead was signed as a free agent with the Boston Red SoxBoston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
on December 8, 1992. In two seasons, and with the Sox he went 5-3 with a 3.88 ERA in 67 games.
New York Yankees
On September 1, he was purchased by the New York YankeesNew York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
from the Red Sox but never played for them in '94 because of the strike. He was granted free agency at the end of the season but resigned with the Yankees. In he went 1-1 in 20 games, one start. On July 25, he was released by the Yankees.
Oakland Athletics
On August 4, he signed as a free agent with the Oakland AthleticsOakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
but never made an appeared at the Major League level. He was released by the A's on September 10, .