Scott Atchison

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Scott Atchison
File:Scott Atchison on April 1, 2012.jpg Atchison (center) with the Mets in 2013
Pitcher
Born: (1976-03-29) March 29, 1976 Denton, Texas, U.S.
Batted: Right Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: July 31, 2004, for the Seattle Mariners
NPB: 2008, for the Hanshin Tigers
Last appearance
NPB: 2009, for the Hanshin Tigers
MLB: June 22, 2015, for the Cleveland Indians
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	17–11
Earned run average	3.63
Strikeouts	253
NPB statistics
Win–loss record	12–9
Earned run average	2.77
Strikeouts	166
Stats at Baseball Reference
Managerial record at Baseball Reference
Teams
As player Seattle Mariners (2004–2005) San Francisco Giants (2007) Hanshin Tigers (2008–2009) Boston Red Sox (2010–2012) New York Mets (2013) Cleveland Indians (2014–2015) As coach Cleveland Indians (2018–2019)

Scott Barham Atchison (born March 29, 1976) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher who played for the Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets and Cleveland Indians between 2004 and 2015. He also played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hanshin Tigers and later served as the bullpen coach for the Cleveland Indians for the 2018 and 2019 seasons.

Amateur career

Atchison graduated from McCullough High School in The Woodlands, Texas. He was originally drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 36th round of the 1994 amateur draft but chose to attend Texas Christian University, where he received his degree in general studies. In 1996, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

Professional career

Seattle Mariners

Atchison was drafted again by the Mariners in the 49th round of the 1998 amateur draft and signed with the team in May 1999. He spent five years playing for minor league affiliates of the Mariners and made his debut in the Majors on July 31, 2004. He spent the 2004 and 2005 seasons splitting his time between the Mariners and the Mariners' minor league affiliates, appearing in 31 games over two years. In 2006, he played the entire season in the minors.

San Francisco Giants

In 2007, he signed with the San Francisco Giants and appeared in 22 games. At the end of the season, he refused an assignment from the Giants to the Fresno Grizzlies and became a free agent.

Hanshin Tigers

File:HT-Scott-Atchison.jpg

Atchison pitching for the Hanshin Tigers in 2008

He signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox on December 7, 2007, and sold his contract to the NPB's Hanshin Tigers later that month. In two seasons in NPB, Atchison was 12–9 with a 2.77 ERA.

Boston Red Sox

On December 7, 2009, Atchison signed a one-year, incentive laden contract with the Red Sox. Atchison was recalled by the Red Sox on May 5, 2011. On May 20, 2011, Atchison notched his 1st ever career save against the Cubs. On July 15, 2012, the Red Sox placed him on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to the previous day, because of a forearm strain in his right elbow. On August 16 he was transferred to the 60-day disabled list to make roster space for newly acquired pitcher, Pedro Beato. Atchison returned to the active roster on September 12. On November 30, Atchison was non-tendered and became a free agent.

New York Mets

On January 29, 2013, Atchison signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets. On June 18, 2013, Atchison was activated from the disabled list to help out the bullpen. He became a free agent on December 2, 2013, after being non-tendered.

Cleveland Indians

Atchison signed a minor league deal with the Cleveland Indians on January 6, 2014. He signed a one-year extension with a team option on August 19, 2014.

With the Indians in 2014, Atchison finished 6–0 with a 2.75 ERA. He pitched in 70 games.

Atchison was designated for assignment on June 23, 2015. He was released by the Indians on June 28, 2015.

Minnesota Twins

On July 4, 2015, Atchison signed a minor league deal with the Twins. He was released on July 15, having requested a release after not being promoted to the majors.

Coaching career

After serving for two years as the Cleveland Indians' advance scout coordinator, Atchison was hired by the Indians as their bullpen coach on November 2, 2017. He was fired by Cleveland on October 2, 2019.

Pitching style

Atchison threw a four-seam fastball in the 90-94 mph range, a slider in the mid-high 80's, and a curveball in the high 70's. On very rare occasions, a changeup to left-handed hitters.

Personal life

Atchison is married. Their daughter was born on October 23, 2007 with TAR syndrome.

External links

• Career statistics from MLB · ESPN · Baseball Reference · Fangraphs · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet

Sporting positions
Preceded by Jason Bere	Cleveland Indians bullpen coach 2018 – 2019	Succeeded by Brian Sweeney