Professional career
Baltimore Orioles
On May 22,2006,McCoy was dealt to the Baltimore Orioles for future considerations.
Toronto Blue Jays
Over the 2009-2010 offseason he was designated for assignment,and was claimed by the Toronto Blue Jays. He made their 2010 opening day roster,appearing in 46 games. [6] In 2011,he made the opening day roster for the second season in a row.
On June 11,2011,McCoy made his first major league pitching appearance (he also pitched 3.2 innings in a minor league game in 2009 [7] ) in a 16–4 loss to the Boston Red Sox,throwing a perfect 9th inning. [8] His repertoire appeared to include a fastball topping out at 86 mph,a changeup,a curveball, [9] and a knuckleball at low 60's to mid 70's. [10] McCoy became the fifth position player to pitch for the Blue Jays,with the last being Frank Menechino on August 28,2004. [7] He was optioned back to Triple-A Las Vegas on June 23 to make room for Eric Thames on the 40 man roster. [11]
On May 29,2012,McCoy was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas. Eric Thames was sent down to make room for McCoy. [12] McCoy was returned to Triple-A Las Vegas 51s on June 25. McCoy was called up to the Jays on August 11 after Colby Rasmus tweaked his groin for the second time that month. [13]
McCoy was designated for assignment on November 20,2012. [14] On November 30,he was sent outright to the Blue Jays Triple-A affiliate Buffalo Bisons. [15] McCoy spent the 2013 season with the Blue Jays' Triple-A affiliate Buffalo Bisons.
Boston Red Sox
McCoy was signed to a minor league contract with spring training invitation by the Boston Red Sox on November 15,2013. [16] He spent the 2014 season with the Pawtucket Red Sox,and was granted free agency on November 4,2014.
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres signed McCoy to a minor-league contract on February 23,2015. [17]
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