Patrick James McCoy (born August 3, 1988) is an American former

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. He played in

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(MLB) for the

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Early life

McCoy attended

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, 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. 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.

Professional career

Washington Nationals

McCoy was drafted by the

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in the 10th round of the

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. 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

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. McCoy spent most of the year with Double-A

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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.

Detroit Tigers

McCoy signed a minor league contract with the

in December 2013. 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

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. Before being called up, McCoy posted a 3–0 record, with a 2.94 ERA and a .246 batting average against between Double-A

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and Triple-A Toledo. The Tigers called up McCoy again on August 23, 2014, before a doubleheader with the Minnesota Twins.

Baltimore Orioles

On October 31, 2014, McCoy was claimed off waivers by the

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. He was outrighted to AAA

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on December 8, 2014.

Toronto Blue Jays

McCoy signed a minor league contract with the

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on December 18, 2015, that included an invitation to spring training.

Colorado Rockies

On June 19, 2016, McCoy was traded to the

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and assigned to the Triple-A

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Cleveland Indians

On February 17, 2017, McCoy signed a minor league deal with the

. He was released on April 4, 2017.

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

On May 12, 2017, McCoy signed with the

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of the

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. He was released on July 20, 2017.

Generales de Durango

On March 7, 2018, McCoy signed with the

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of the

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. He was released on May 4, 2018.

York Revolution

On May 18, 2018, McCoy signed with the

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of the

. He was released on July 13, 2018.

Sugar Land Skeeters

On July 16, 2018, McCoy signed with the

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of the

. McCoy announced his retirement on August 2, 2018.

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:McCoy, Pat 1988 births Living people American expatriate baseball players in Mexico Baseball players from Tucson, Arizona Bowie Baysox players Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players Detroit Tigers players Erie SeaWolves players Generales de Durango players Gigantes del Cibao players American expatriate baseball players in the Dominican Republic Gulf Coast Nationals players Hagerstown Suns players Harrisburg Senators players Indios de Mayagüez players Leones de Ponce baseball players Major League Baseball pitchers Mexican League baseball pitchers Navegantes del Magallanes players American expatriate baseball players in Venezuela Norfolk Tides players Potomac Nationals players Sugar Land Skeeters players Syracuse Chiefs players Toledo Mud Hens players Vermont Lake Monsters players Venados de Mazatlán players York Revolution players Sahuaro High School alumni