Scott Erickson Bio, Age, Height, Wife, MLB Career, No-Hitter, World Series, Stats, Net Worth & Facts in 2026

Scott Erickson is a former American professional baseball pitcher who enjoyed a 15-year Major League Baseball career highlighted by a 20-win season, a World Series championship with the Minnesota Twins, and a no-hitter that made Metrodome history. A ground-ball specialist who led the American League in innings pitched and complete games during his prime, Erickson overcame Tommy John surgery and multiple injuries to win 142 games across six MLB franchises. Now retired and involved with the Twins organization as a fantasy camp instructor, he remains a memorable figure in 1990s baseball.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Scott Gavin Erickson
Nick Name	Scott
Profession	Former Professional Baseball Pitcher
Birth Date	February 2, 1968
Age	58 years 4 months old
Birth Place	Long Beach, California, United States
Nationality	American
Known For	1991 World Series champion (Twins); 20-win season (1991); No-hitter vs. Brewers (1994); AL Cy Young runner-up (1991); Ground-ball specialist
Ethnicity	Caucasian
Zodiac Sign	Aquarius
Height	6 feet 4 inches (193 cm)
Weight	220 lbs (99 kg) (playing weight)
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Brown
Position	Starting Pitcher
Bats/Throws	Right/Right
MLB Debut	June 25, 1990
MLB Teams	Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles, New York Mets, Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees
Religion	Not publicly disclosed
Marital Status	Married
Wife	Lisa Guerrero (married; former television reporter in Los Angeles)
Children	Not publicly disclosed
Parents	Not publicly disclosed
Hobbies	Golf, fantasy baseball camps, mentoring young pitchers
Years Active	1990–2006 (MLB)
Net Worth	Estimated $5–$15 million (2026)
Career Earnings	Estimated $30–$40 million (career MLB contracts)
Residence	California

Early Life & Education

Scott Gavin Erickson was born on February 2, 1968, in Long Beach, California. He attended Homestead High School in Cupertino, California, where he was a three-sport athlete excelling in baseball, football, and soccer. After high school, he enrolled at San Jose City College, where he earned Player of the Year honors in the Golden State Conference and received All-State and Junior College All-America recognition.

Erickson transferred to the University of Arizona, where he had a spectacular 1989 season. He tied for the NCAA lead with 173.0 innings pitched and posted a school-record 18 victories. He was named the Pac-10 Southern Division Co-Most Valuable Player and was the right-handed pitcher on Baseball America’s All-America team.

Career Journey

Minnesota Twins: The Meteoric Rise (1990–1995)

The Minnesota Twins selected Erickson in the 4th round of the 1989 MLB Draft. He rose rapidly through the minors, making his MLB debut on June 25, 1990, and winning his first start against the Texas Rangers.

1991: The Magical Season

Erickson’s 1991 season was one of the finest rookie campaigns in Twins history. He went 20–8 with a 3.18 ERA, leading the American League in wins and finishing second in the Cy Young Award voting behind Roger Clemens. He received three of seven first-place votes that did not go to Clemens and garnered 56 Cy Young points. He was also named AL Pitcher of the Month for May (5–0, 1.36 ERA) and finished 17th in AL MVP voting.

In the 1991 postseason, Erickson started three games, including Game 6 of the World Series against the Atlanta Braves. He left with a 3–2 lead in the seventh inning but received a no-decision in the Twins’ famous 4–3, 11-inning walk-off victory—clinched by Kirby Puckett’s iconic home run.

1992–1994: Peaks and Valleys

In 1992, Erickson made his first Opening Day start and went 13–12 with a 3.40 ERA, completing five games with three shutouts. On July 24, 1992, he pitched a complete game one-hitter against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, shutting them out 5–0.

The 1993 season was a disaster—he went 8–19 with a 5.19 ERA, leading the league in losses. His 1994 season began brilliantly when he threw a no-hitter against the Milwaukee Brewers on April 27, 1994—the first no-hitter in the 13-year history of the Metrodome and the first by a Twin since 1967. He walked four and struck out five on 128 pitches. However, he finished the strike-shortened season 8–11 with a 5.44 ERA.

1995: The Trade

After posting a 5.95 ERA through 15 starts in 1995, the Twins traded Erickson to the Baltimore Orioles on July 7 for Scott Klingenbeck and Kimera Bartee.

Baltimore Orioles: The Workhorse Era (1995–2002)

Erickson found renewed success in Baltimore, becoming one of the most durable starters in baseball. From 1996 to 1999, he averaged 231.1 innings per year.

1996: 13–12, 5.04 ERA; 7 complete games (all with Orioles)
1997: 16–7, 3.69 ERA; led AL in ground ball/fly ball ratio (2.88)
1998: 16–13, led AL in starts (36), innings pitched (251.1), complete games (11), batters faced (1,102), and pitches thrown (3,902); signed 5-year contract extension; earned his 100th career win on April 1
1999: 15–12, led AL in shutouts (3), finished 2nd in innings (230.1); led AL in total batters faced (995) and pitches thrown (3,715)

2000–2002: Injury Struggles

Erickson’s durability finally cracked. In 2000, he underwent arthroscopic surgery in March to remove bone chips and later Tommy John surgery on August 8, 2000, performed by Dr. Lewis Yocum. He missed the entire 2001 season. He returned in 2002 as the Orioles’ Opening Day starter, going 5–12 with a 5.55 ERA before making his final appearance on August 31.

Final Years: The Nomad Phase (2004–2006)

Erickson attempted comebacks with multiple teams:

2004: New York Mets (2 starts, 0–1, 7.88 ERA) and Texas Rangers (4 starts, 1–3, 6.16 ERA)
2005: Los Angeles Dodgers (19 games, 1–4, 6.02 ERA)
2006: New York Yankees (9 relief appearances, 0–0, 7.94 ERA)

He made his final MLB appearance in 2006, ending a 15-year career.

Post-Playing Career

Erickson joined the Minnesota Twins Fantasy Baseball Camp pro staff in 2018, mentoring amateur players and sharing stories from his playing days. He remains connected to the Twins organization and participates in alumni events.

Career Stats & Records

Statistic	Figure
MLB Seasons	15 (1990–2006)
Games	389 (364 starts)
Win–Loss Record	142–136
ERA	4.59
Innings Pitched	2,360.2
Strikeouts	1,252
WHIP	1.46
Complete Games	51
Shutouts	17
World Series Titles	1 (1991)
No-Hitters	1 (April 27, 1994)
20-Win Seasons	1 (1991)
AL Leader: Wins	1991 (20)
AL Leader: Innings Pitched	1998 (251.1)
AL Leader: Complete Games	1998 (11)
AL Leader: Shutouts	1999 (3)
Career WAR	24.8

Notable Records:

Led AL in ground ball/fly ball ratio for four consecutive seasons (1996–1999)
Career GB/FB ratio of 2.45 ranks 3rd all-time since STATS Inc. began tracking in 1987 (behind Kevin Brown and Greg Maddux)
Induced 41 double plays in 1999, leading the AL
First pitcher since 1954 to win 20 games in his first full MLB season

Personal Life

Marriage to Lisa Guerrero

Scott Erickson is married to Lisa Guerrero, a television personality and former reporter in Los Angeles. Guerrero has worked in sports broadcasting and entertainment journalism. The couple has maintained a relatively private life since Erickson’s retirement from baseball.

Family and Background

Erickson was born and raised in California and has maintained strong ties to the state throughout his life. Details about his parents and siblings are not publicly available.

Controversies

Erickson has largely avoided major personal controversies. In recent years, he has been in the news for unfortunate reasons—though specific details are not widely publicized. His 1993 season (8–19 record) and 1994–1995 struggles were professional low points, but he rebounded with the Orioles.

Awards & Achievements

World Series Champion (1991, Minnesota Twins)
AL Cy Young Award Runner-Up (1991)
AL Pitcher of the Month (May 1991)
No-Hitter (April 27, 1994 vs. Milwaukee Brewers)
AL Wins Leader (1991, 20 wins)
AL Innings Pitched Leader (1998, 251.1)
AL Complete Games Leader (1998, 11)
AL Shutouts Leader (1999, 3)
Baseball America All-America (1989, University of Arizona)
Pac-10 Southern Division Co-MVP (1989)

Physical Statistics

Attribute	Measurement
Height	6 feet 4 inches (193 cm)
Weight	220 lbs (99 kg) (playing weight)
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Brown
Build	Tall, athletic, durable
Throwing Arm	Right
Distinctive Features	Ground-ball specialist, workhorse stamina

Quotes

“I don’t know. I’ve been getting ragged on for two years. It’s not like I was trying to prove anything. A no-hitter is as hard to explain as it is to throw.”
— After throwing his no-hitter, April 27, 1994

“You can’t pitch much better than he pitched. I can’t say enough about the kid. It’s hard to decipher some of his better starts, but this might have been the best he’s thrown.”
— Twins manager Tom Kelly, after Erickson’s two-hit shutout at Yankee Stadium, June 24, 1991

Favorites

Team: Minnesota Twins (primary allegiance)
Pitching Style: Ground-ball pitcher, sinker/slider specialist
Career Highlight: 1991 World Series championship
Individual Highlight: 1994 no-hitter
Hobbies: Golf, fantasy baseball camps
Alma Mater: University of Arizona

Earnings

As of 2026, Scott Erickson’s estimated net worth is between $5 million and $15 million. His wealth derives from:

MLB Career Earnings: Estimated $30–$40 million in total salary over 15 seasons, including his peak years with the Orioles where he signed a lucrative 5-year contract extension in 1998.
Post-Retirement Income: Twins fantasy camp instruction, appearances, and potential investments.
Real Estate: California-based residence.

Interesting Facts

Erickson was the first pitcher since 1954 to win 20 games in his first full MLB season.
His no-hitter on April 27, 1994, was the first in Metrodome history and broke the Twins’ 27-year no-hitter drought.
He threw 128 pitches during his no-hitter, walking four batters.
He is third all-time in career ground ball/fly ball ratio (2.45) since the stat was first tracked in 1987.
He led the American League in induced double plays in 1999 with 41.
He averaged 231.1 innings per year from 1996–1999 with the Orioles.
He made his final MLB appearance at age 38 with the Yankees in 2006.
He was drafted four times before signing with the Twins: Mets (1986, 36th round), Astros (1987, 34th round), Blue Jays (1988, 44th round), and finally Twins (1989, 4th round).

Did You Know Already?

Erickson received a no-decision in Game 6 of the 1991 World Series despite leaving with a lead—the game was won on Kirby Puckett’s walk-off home run in the 11th inning.
His career-high 12 strikeouts came on September 21, 1998, against the Toronto Blue Jays.
He was on the disabled list four times in his career, including two major surgeries on his right elbow.
He was traded from the Twins to the Orioles in 1995 for two players who had minimal MLB impact.
He was rated the second-best pitcher in the AL behind Roger Clemens in a mid-1991 poll by Baseball America.

Scott Erickson maintains a very limited public social media presence. He is not known to have active public accounts on major platforms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Scott Erickson?
Scott Erickson was born on February 2, 1968, making him 58 years old as of 2026.

Who is Scott Erickson’s wife?
He is married to Lisa Guerrero, a television personality and former reporter in Los Angeles.

Did Scott Erickson win a World Series?
Yes. He won the 1991 World Series with the Minnesota Twins, starting Game 6 of the series.

Did Scott Erickson throw a no-hitter?
Yes. He threw a no-hitter against the Milwaukee Brewers on April 27, 1994—the first no-hitter in Metrodome history.

What was Scott Erickson’s best season?
His best season was 1991, when he went 20–8 with a 3.18 ERA, led the AL in wins, and finished second in Cy Young voting.

How many career wins did Scott Erickson have?
He finished his career with 142 wins against 136 losses over 15 MLB seasons.

What teams did Scott Erickson play for?
He played for the Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles, New York Mets, Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Yankees.

Conclusion

Scott Erickson’s career embodies the highs and lows of professional baseball—a 20-win rookie season, a World Series ring, a no-hitter, and years of dominant ground-ball pitching, all followed by injuries and a nomadic end to his career. At his peak, he was one of the most durable and effective pitchers in the American League, leading the league in innings, complete games, and the elusive art of inducing double plays. Now, as a Twins fantasy camp instructor, he passes on the lessons of a 15-year journey to the next generation of baseball dreamers.

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