Pat McCoy (baseball)

Pat McCoy
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1988-08-03) August 3, 1988
Tucson, Arizona
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 who is a free agent. 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]

Colorado Rockies

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

References

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