Pat McCoy (baseball)
Pat McCoy | |
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Toronto Blue Jays | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Tucson, Arizona | August 3, 1988|
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
MLB debut | |
June 22, 2014, for the Detroit Tigers | |
MLB statistics (through 2014 season) | |
Win–loss record | 0–0 |
Earned run average | 3.86 |
Strikeouts | 11 |
Teams | |
Patrick James McCoy (born August 3, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers.
Early life
McCoy attended Sahuaro High School in Tucson, Arizona, where he posted a 7–3 record, with a 2.71 ERA, striking out 89 in 62 innings in his junior year. During his senior year, he posted a 2–0 record, with a 0.64 ERA, striking out 24 in 11 innings.
McCoy was a member of team Arizona at the 2006 Junior Sunbelt, where they finished the tournament in 6th place, with a 5–5 record.[1] McCoy was a member of team Arizona at the 2007 Senior Sunbelt, where they finished the tournament in 3rd place, with a 7–3 record.[2]
Professional career
Washington Nationals
McCoy was drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 10th round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft. McCoy played in the Nationals minor league system until 2013. McCoy reached the Triple-A level for the first time in 2013, appearing in seven games for the Syracuse Chiefs. McCoy spent most of the year with Double-A Harrisburg where he posted a 2–1 record, with a 4.32 ERA, and striking out 36 in 41.2 innings. From the end of June 30 to July 19, he had a streak of seven-consecutive scoreless relief appearance for the Senators. During McCoy's seven years with the Nationals' organization he accumulated 16 wins, 311 strikeouts, and a 4.67 ERA in 224 games.[3]
Detroit Tigers
McCoy signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers in December 2013.[4] On June 21, 2014, the Detroit Tigers purchased McCoy's contract from Triple-A Toledo. McCoy made his major league debut the next day in a game against the Cleveland Indians.[5] Before being called up, McCoy posted a 3–0 record, with a 2.94 ERA and a .246 batting average against between Double-A Erie and Triple-A Toledo.[6] The Tigers called up McCoy again on August 23, 2014 before a doubleheader with the Minnesota Twins.[7]
Baltimore Orioles
On October 31, 2014, McCoy was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles. He was outrighted to AAA Norfolk Tides on December 8, 2014. [8]
Toronto Blue Jays
McCoy signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on December 18, 2015, that included an invitation to spring training.[9]
References
- ^ Arizona Junior Sunbelt
- ^ Arizona Senior Sunbelt
- ^ Former Sahuaro High pitcher Pat McCoy joins Detroit Tigers' organization
- ^ Report: Detroit Tigers sign three minor leaguers
- ^ Tigers' Patrick McCoy and Chad Smith make major league debuts
- ^ McCoy grabs opportunity in Tigers' bullpen
- ^ "Detroit Tigers call up Kyle Lobstein, Patrick McCoy from Toledo; Robbie Ray, Ian Krol sent down | Mlive". mlive.com. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
- ^ Beck, Jason (October 31, 2014). "Club loses Dirks, McCoy to waiver claims; Iglesias reinstated from 60-day DL". MLB. Retrieved October 31, 2014.
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(help) - ^ Hoad, Michael (December 18, 2015). "Blue Jays agree to minor-league deals with five pitchers". Sportsnet. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Pat McCoy on Twitter
- 1988 births
- Living people
- Baseball players from Arizona
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Detroit Tigers players
- Erie SeaWolves players
- Gulf Coast Nationals players
- Hagerstown Suns players
- Harrisburg Senators players
- Potomac Nationals players
- Sportspeople from Tucson, Arizona
- Syracuse Chiefs players
- Toledo Mud Hens players
- Vermont Lake Monsters players
- Leones de Ponce players
- Venados de Mazatlán players
- Gigantes del Cibao players
- Indios de Mayagüez players
- Norfolk Tides players
- Bowie Baysox players