Rocky Childress
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1985-1988)
Rocky Childress was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1988 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Houston Astros, a span of 4 seasons. Across 61 career appearances, he went 2-3 with a 4.76 ERA and 65 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 468.4.
- 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
- 6'2" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1985-05-17
- Last Game
- 1988-10-01
Full name: Rodney Osborne Childress
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.1 | 45 | 23 | 9 | 14 | 6.21 | 3.89 (-59%) | 58.0 |
| 1986 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6.75 | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | HOU | NL | 1 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.1 | 46 | 16 | 18 | 26 | 2.98 | 4.29 (+31%) | 372.5 |
| 1988 | HOU | NL | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.1 | 26 | 16 | 9 | 24 | 6.17 | 3.73 (-65%) | 37.9 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 2 | 3 | 61 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 107.2 | 121 | 57 | 37 | 65 | 4.76 | — | 468 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .167 | .167 | .167 | .333 | 0 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 35.4% below league average.
Career OBP .167 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 48.6% below league average.
Career SLG .167 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 57.8% below league average.
Career OPS .333 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — 53.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | PHI | NL | 16 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | PHI | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | HOU | NL | 32 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | HOU | NL | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 61 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 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 (122 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 29 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .167 |
| Away | 32 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .167 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 29 | 50.0 | 55 | 25 | 19 | 32 | 4.50 |
| Away | 32 | 57.2 | 66 | 32 | 18 | 33 | 4.99 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-10-01 | HOU | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988-09-25 | HOU | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-20 | HOU | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-18 | HOU | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-06-30 | HOU | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-06-24 | HOU | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-06-19 | HOU | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-06-17 | HOU | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-06-14 | HOU | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-06-10 | HOU | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-10-01 | HOU | SDP | — | 4.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 1988-09-25 | HOU | SDP | — | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988-09-20 | HOU | LAD | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988-09-18 | HOU | SFG | — | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1988-06-30 | HOU | NYN | — | 3.1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1988-06-24 | HOU | SFG | — | 3.0 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988-06-19 | HOU | ATL | W | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-06-17 | HOU | ATL | — | 3.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988-06-14 | HOU | CIN | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988-06-10 | HOU | ATL | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 61 |
Rocky Childress: the record in brief
Rocky Childress played a first major league game on May 17, 1985 and a last one on October 1, 1988. Club by club, the record runs the Philadelphia Phillies (1985 to 1986) and the Houston Astros (1987 through 1988). Born on February 18, 1962, in Santa Rosa, CA, USA, Childress is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6 feet, 2 inches and 195 pounds. The given name on file is Rodney Osborne Childress.
Childress's career pitching line is 2 wins, 3 losses and a 4.76 ERA over 61 appearances. The totals include 65 strikeouts. The league ERA over Childress's seasons was 3.97, so the 4.76 figure ran 19.9% worse than average. In 1987, one of the busiest seasons, Childress posted a 2.98 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.29. By Pitcher PIV, Baseball Data Hub's measure of run prevention relative to each season's league, Childress's career adds up to 468.4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rocky Childress
- What years did Rocky Childress play?
- Rocky Childress played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1988.
- Was Rocky Childress a pitcher?
- Yes. Rocky Childress pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 65 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Rocky Childress hit?
- Rocky Childress hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Rocky Childress play for?
- Rocky Childress played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1985–1986) and the Houston Astros (1987–1988).
- What were Rocky Childress's career stats?
- In 61 games, Rocky Childress went 2-3 with a 4.76 ERA, 65 strikeouts, and 107.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Rocky Childress play?
- Rocky Childress played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rocky Childress and how much did he weigh?
- Rocky Childress was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 195 pounds.
- What was Rocky Childress's career ERA?
- Rocky Childress finished with a 4.76 career ERA, going 2-3 with 65 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Rocky Childress have?
- Rocky Childress recorded 65 career strikeouts.
- Is Rocky Childress in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rocky Childress has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.