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Erickson began his professional career in 1989 when he was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 4th round of the amateur draft. Erickson quickly rose to the major leagues in just his second season of professional baseball 1990, a season in which he finished with a record of 8-4. During the Minnesota Twins 1991, World Series season, Erickson led the team in wins with a record of 20-8. He became the third Twins pitcher to throw a no-hitter on April 27, 1994 against the Milwaukee Brewers. Erickson remained with the Twins until 1995 when he was traded to the Baltimore Orioles, earning a peak annual salary of $6,620,921 [USD]. He later signed a five-year, $32-million contract with Baltimore through 2003. At the end of his contract he joined the New York Mets and then the Texas Rangers and then the Los Angeles Dodgers. As of 2006, Erickson, signed a minor league deal with the New York Yankees on February 16, 2006. Erickson was called up by the New York Yankees on May 13, 2006, after Tanyon Sturtze was placed on the 15-day disabled list. On June 19, Erickson was released by the Yankees after giving up 10 earned runs in nine games out of the bullpen, and retired from baseball at the beginning of the 2007 season. Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 6, 14, 29, 34, 42 Name Minnesota Twins (1961–present) Washington Nationals/Senators (1901-1960) Other nicknames The Twinkies Ballpark Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome 1982-present Metropolitan Stadium (1961-1981) Griffith Stadium (1903-1960... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... 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Erickson was highly involved in sports even during high school; while he attended Homestead High School in Cupertino, California he played third base, soccer and football. After completing his secondary education he graduated from San Jose City College in 1988 and then majored in accounting at the University of Arizona. On February 4, 2004, Erickson married television reporter and model Lisa Guerrero. Homestead High School serves western Cupertino, western Sunnyvale, and portions of southern Los Altos, in Santa Clara County, California. ... Location of Cupertino within Santa Clara County, California. ... San Jose City College, founded in 1921, is a community college located in the city of San Jose, Santa Clara County, California. ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... The University of Arizona (UA or U of A) is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located in Tucson, Arizona, United States. ... is the 35th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Lisa Coles Guerrero (born April 8, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois), is an American sports broadcaster, actress, host and model. ...

References

• Scott Erickson baseball statistics provided by baseball-almanac.com.
• Scott Erickson career statistics provided by Baseball-Reference.com.

See also

• List of Major League Baseball wins champions
• MLB All-Time Hit Batsmen List
• List of Major League Baseball no-hitters

Major League Baseball recognizes win champions among pitchers in the American League and National League each season. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This is a list of no-hitters in Major League Baseball history. ...

External links

• Scott Erickson fan site