Rocky Cherry
Born: 8/19/1979 in Dallas, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2007-04-23 | Final Game: 2008-09-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Rocky Ty Cherry
Biography
Rocky Cherry, born in 1979, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2008. He made his debut on April 23, 2007, and concluded his career on September 24, 2008. Cherry was known for his right-handed pitching and brought a competitive spirit to the mound during his time in the league.
Over the course of his career, Cherry recorded a win-loss record of 1-4 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.77. He struck out 38 batters and achieved 1 save, showcasing his potential as a reliable arm in the bullpen. Though his tenure in the majors was brief, Cherry's contributions highlighted the challenges faced by pitchers during the competitive landscape of the mid-2000s, a period marked by heightened offensive production in the league. His journey through professional baseball serves as a testament to the dedication required to reach the highest level of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 48.3 | 45 | 31 | 7 | 35 | 38 | 5.77 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.3 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 7.71 | -1100.0 |
| 2007 | CHC | NL | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 3.00 | - |
| 2008 | BAL | AL | 0 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17.0 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 6.35 | -997.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | CHC | NL | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | BAL | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 40 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | BAL | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | CHN | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | BAL | P | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 40 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | BAL | AL | $390,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $390,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma | Norman | OK | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |