| Pat McCoy | |
|---|---|
 McCoy with the Erie SeaWolves in 2014 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born:August 3, 1988 Tucson, Arizona, U.S. | |
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 | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 3.86 |
| Strikeouts | 11 |
| Teams | |
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.
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]
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 the Double–A Harrisburg Senators where he posted a 2–1 record,with a 4.32 ERA,and striking out 36 in 41+2⁄3 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]
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]
On October 31, 2014, McCoy was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles. He was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A Norfolk Tides on December 8. [8] McCoy made 41 appearances split between the Triple–A Norfolk Tides and Double–A Bowie Baysox in 2015, compiling a 4–4 record and 4.02 ERA with 51 strikeouts across 69+1⁄3 innings pitched.
McCoy signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on December 18, 2015, that included an invitation to spring training. [9]
On June 19, 2016, McCoy was traded to the Colorado Rockies and assigned to the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes. [10] He made 22 appearances out of the bullpen for the Triple–A Albuquerque Isotopes, struggling to a 6.35 ERA with 19 strikeouts across 22+2⁄3 innings pitched. McCoy elected free agency following the season on November 7. [11]
On February 17, 2017, McCoy signed a minor league conteact with the Cleveland Indians organization. He was released prior to the start of the season on April 4.
On May 12, 2017, McCoy signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 11 starts for the team, he logged a 2–5 record and 4.76 ERA with 38 strikeouts across 62+1⁄3 innings pitched. McCoy was released on July 20. [12]
On March 7, 2018, McCoy signed with the Generales de Durango of the Mexican League. [13] In 15 games for the Generales, he struggled to a 6.08 ERA with 7 strikeouts over 13+1⁄3 innings pitched. McCoy was released by Durango on May 4.
On May 18, 2018, McCoy signed with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was released on July 13.
On July 16, 2018, McCoy signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. McCoy announced his retirement from professional baseball on August 2.
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