Rocky Cherry
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2007-2008)
Rocky Cherry was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2008 for the Chicago Cubs and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 2 seasons. Across 40 career appearances, he went 1-4 with a 5.77 ERA and 38 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2007-04-23
- Last Game
- 2008-09-24
Full name: Rocky Ty Cherry
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | CHN | NL | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 3.00 | 4.47 (+33%) | 263.4 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.1 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 7.71 | 4.47 (-72%) | -1096.3 |
| 2008 | BAL | AL | 0 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17.0 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 6.35 | 4.32 (-47%) | -993.5 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 1 | 4 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 48.1 | 45 | 31 | 35 | 38 | 5.77 | — | -1,826 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
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 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .754 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | CHN | NL | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 10 | 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 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 40 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (80 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 30.2 | 26 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 4.40 |
| Away | 19 | 17.2 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 8.15 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-24 | BAL | TBR | — | 0.1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-22 | BAL | TBR | L | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008-09-21 | BAL | NYY | — | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-17 | BAL | TOR | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-09-13 | BAL | MIN | — | 2.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008-09-09 | BAL | CLE | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-03 | BAL | BOS | — | 0.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-08-30 | BAL | TBR | L | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008-08-27 | BAL | CHW | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-08-24 | BAL | NYY | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Rocky Cherry: the record in brief
According to the bio, Rocky Cherry debuted on April 23, 2007 and played a final game on September 24, 2008. By club, Cherry's seasons break down as the Chicago Cubs (2007) and the Baltimore Orioles (2007 to 2008). The bio lists Cherry as a pitcher who threw and hit right-handed. Cherry is listed at 6 feet, 5 inches and 225 pounds. The birth record reads August 19, 1979, in Dallas, TX, USA. The given name on file is Rocky Ty Cherry.
Cherry's career pitching line is 1 win, 4 losses and a 5.77 ERA over 40 appearances. Also on Cherry's record: 38 strikeouts. The league ERA over Cherry's seasons was 4.40, so the 5.77 figure ran 31.2% worse than average. In 2007, one of the busiest seasons, Cherry posted a 3.00 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.47.
The position breakdown shows 40 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 2 errors alongside 1 putouts and 4 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rocky Cherry
- What years did Rocky Cherry play?
- Rocky Cherry played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2008.
- Was Rocky Cherry a pitcher?
- Yes. Rocky Cherry pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 38 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Rocky Cherry hit?
- Rocky Cherry hit 0 career home runs.
- What was Rocky Cherry's career batting average?
- Rocky Cherry batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 1 at bats.
- What was Rocky Cherry's career ERA?
- Rocky Cherry finished with a 5.77 career ERA, going 1-4 with 38 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Rocky Cherry have?
- Rocky Cherry recorded 38 career strikeouts.