Rocky Childress
Born: 2/18/1962 in Santa Rosa, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1985-05-17 | Final Game: 1988-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Rodney Osborne Childress
Biography
Rocky Childress, born in 1962, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 until 1988. Known for his competitive spirit and determination on the mound, Childress made a mark during a transitional era in baseball, when the game was evolving into a more offense-driven spectacle. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 2-3 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.76. Childress notched a total of 65 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats, although he did not register any saves throughout his tenure.
Childress played for several teams during his career, contributing to the pitching staff with his versatility and willingness to adapt. While he may not have accumulated eye-popping statistics, his role as a pitcher during the late 1980s placed him amidst a generation of players who were redefining the game. His journey through the league reflects the challenges and changes that characterized baseball during that time, as teams began to prioritize power hitting and pitching depth. Despite his modest career numbers, Childress remains a part of baseball history and the rich tapestry of the sport's past.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 61 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 107.7 | 121 | 57 | 10 | 37 | 65 | 4.76 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 | 45 | 23 | 9 | 14 | 6.21 | 58.0 |
| 1986 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6.75 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | HOU | NL | 1 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.3 | 46 | 16 | 18 | 26 | 2.98 | 372.5 |
| 1988 | HOU | NL | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.3 | 26 | 16 | 9 | 24 | 6.17 | 37.9 |
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 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | PHI | NL | 16 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 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 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | HOU | NL | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 61 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | PHI | P | 16 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | PHI | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | HOU | P | 32 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | HOU | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 61 |