Scott Barham Atchison (born March 29, 1976) is an American former

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who played for the

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and

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between 2004 and 2015. He also played in

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(NPB) for the

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and later served as the

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for the

for the 2018 and 2019 seasons.

Amateur career

Atchison graduated from McCullough High School in

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. He was originally drafted by the

in the 36th round of the amateur draft but chose to attend

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, where he received his degree in

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. In 1996, he played

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with the Wareham Gatemen of the

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Professional career

Seattle Mariners

Atchison was drafted again by the Mariners in the 49th round of the amateur draft and signed with the team in May . 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 seasons splitting his time between the Mariners and the Mariners' minor league affiliates, appearing in 31 games over two years. In , he played the entire season in the minors.

San Francisco Giants

In , he signed with the

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

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Hanshin Tigers

He signed a minor league contract with the

on December 7, 2007, but was released and signed a contract with the NPB's

on December 20. In January 2008, it was announced that the Red Sox had sold Atchison's contract to the Hanshin Tigers.

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 because of a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, retroactive to July 14. On August 16 he was transferred to the 60-day disabled list to make roster space for newly acquired pitcher,

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. Atchison returned to the active roster on September 12. On November 30, 2012, Atchison was non-tendered, and became a free agent.

New York Mets

On January 29, 2013, Atchison signed a minor league contract with the

. On June 18, 2013, Atchison was activated from the disabled list to help out the

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. He became a free agent on December 2, 2013, after being non-tendered.

Cleveland Indians

Atchison signed a minor league deal with the

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, 2015.

Coaching career

After serving for two years as the

' advance scout coordinator, Atchison was hired by the Indians as their bullpen coach on November 2, 2017. Atchison was fired by the Indians 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

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in the high 70's. On very rare occasions, a changeup to left-handed hitters.

Personal life

Atchison is married to Sarah. Their daughter Callie was born on October 23, 2007 with

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