Pat McCoy (baseball)

Patrick James McCoy (born August 3, 1988) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers.

Pat McCoy
McCoy with the Erie SeaWolves in 2014
Pitcher
Born: (1988-08-03) August 3, 1988
Tucson, Arizona
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
June 22, 2014, for the Detroit Tigers
Last MLB appearance
September 5, 2014, for the Detroit Tigers
MLB statistics
(through 2014 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average3.86
Strikeouts11
Teams

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]

Colorado Rockies

On June 19, 2016, McCoy was traded to the Colorado Rockies and assigned to the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes.[10]

Cleveland Indians

On February 17, 2017, McCoy signed a minor league deal with the Cleveland Indians. He was released on April 4, 2017.

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

On May 12, 2017, McCoy signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was released on July 20, 2017.[11]

Generales de Durango

On March 7, 2018, McCoy signed with the Generales de Durango of the Mexican League.[12] He was released on May 4, 2018.

York Revolution

On May 18, 2018, McCoy signed with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was released on July 13, 2018.

Sugar Land Skeeters

On July 16, 2018, McCoy signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. McCoy announced his retirement on August 2, 2018.

References
  1. Arizona Junior Sunbelt
  2. Arizona Senior Sunbelt
  3. Former Sahuaro High pitcher Pat McCoy joins Detroit Tigers' organization
  4. Report: Detroit Tigers sign three minor leaguers
  5. Tigers' Patrick McCoy and Chad Smith make major league debuts
  6. McCoy grabs opportunity in Tigers' bullpen
  7. "Detroit Tigers call up Kyle Lobstein, Patrick McCoy from Toledo; Robbie Ray, Ian Krol sent down | Mlive". mlive.com. 23 August 2014. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
  8. Beck, Jason (October 31, 2014). "Club loses Dirks, McCoy to waiver claims; Iglesias reinstated from 60-day DL". MLB. Retrieved October 31, 2014.
  9. Hoad, Michael (December 18, 2015). "Blue Jays agree to minor-league deals with five pitchers". Sportsnet. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
  10. "International League Transactions". MiLB.com. p. June 2016. Retrieved June 19, 2016.
  11. "atlanticleague.com: Statistics". Archived from the original on 2016-02-10.
  12. "Pat McCoy es refuerzo de Generales" (in Spanish). Puro Béisbol. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
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