Pat Darcy
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1974-1976)
Pat Darcy was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1976 for the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 3 seasons. Across 44 career appearances, he went 14-8 with a 4.15 ERA and 75 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1974-09-12
- Last Game
- 1976-06-13
Full name: Patrick Leonard Darcy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 3.71 | 3.63 (-2%) | -104.1 |
| 1975 | CIN | NL | 11 | 5 | 27 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 130.2 | 134 | 52 | 59 | 46 | 3.58 | 3.71 (+3%) | 252.0 |
| 1976 | CIN | NL | 2 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 39.0 | 41 | 27 | 22 | 15 | 6.23 | 3.51 (-77%) | -690.5 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 14 | 8 | 44 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 186.2 | 192 | 86 | 89 | 75 | 4.15 | — | -543 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 61 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 30 | .115 | .143 | .131 | .274 | 0 |
Career AVG .115 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 55.3% below league average.
Career OBP .143 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 55.9% below league average.
Career SLG .131 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 64.4% below league average.
Career OPS .274 vs. league average .692 across their career seasons — 60.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | CIN | NL | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | CIN | NL | 27 | 47 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27 | .085 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | CIN | NL | 11 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 44 | 61 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 30 | .115 | — | — | — | — | 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 (88 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 28 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .107 |
| Away | 21 | 33 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .121 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 93.0 | 96 | 47 | 44 | 37 | 4.55 |
| Away | 21 | 93.2 | 96 | 39 | 45 | 38 | 3.75 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-06-13 | CIN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-06-12 | CIN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-06-11 | CIN | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-05-31 | CIN | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976-05-20 | CIN | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-05-16 | CIN | NYN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-05-02 | CIN | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976-04-28 | CIN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-04-25 | CIN | WSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-04-16 | CIN | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-06-13 | CIN | STL | — | 2.1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-06-12 | CIN | STL | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976-06-11 | CIN | STL | — | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-05-31 | CIN | HOU | W | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-05-20 | CIN | SFG | — | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976-05-16 | CIN | NYN | SV | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-05-02 | CIN | WSN | L | 3.0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976-04-28 | CIN | PHI | L | 5.0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 1976-04-25 | CIN | WSN | SV | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976-04-16 | CIN | SFG | L | 6.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 44 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Community College | Mesa | AZ | 1969 |
Pat Darcy: the record in brief
September 12, 1974 and June 13, 1976 bracket Pat Darcy's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Darcy's only club in the season tables is the Cincinnati Reds. Darcy, born on May 12, 1950, in Troy, OH, USA, is listed as a pitcher and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6-foot-3 and 175 pounds. Darcy's full given name, per the bio, is Patrick Leonard Darcy.
The pitching table credits Darcy with a 14-8 record and a 4.15 ERA in 44 games. The totals include 75 strikeouts. Against a 3.62 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.15 mark was 14.6% worse. The best win total was 11, in 1975. 1975 was Darcy's sharpest full season, a 3.58 ERA against the league's 3.71.
Every defensive appearance on record for Darcy, 44 games, came at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 9 putouts and 28 assists against 3 errors.
The playoff pitching line reads 0-1, 4.50 ERA, across 2 appearances. Those appearances came in 1975.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pat Darcy
- What years did Pat Darcy play?
- Pat Darcy played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1976.
- Was Pat Darcy a pitcher?
- Yes. Pat Darcy pitched in the major leagues, recording 14 wins and 75 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Pat Darcy hit?
- Pat Darcy hit 0 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What teams did Pat Darcy play for?
- Pat Darcy played for one team, the Cincinnati Reds (1974–1976).
- What were Pat Darcy's career stats?
- In 44 games, Pat Darcy went 14-8 with a 4.15 ERA, 75 strikeouts, 186.2 innings pitched, and 3 saves.
- What position did Pat Darcy play?
- Pat Darcy played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Pat Darcy and how much did he weigh?
- Pat Darcy was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Pat Darcy's career ERA?
- Pat Darcy finished with a 4.15 career ERA, going 14-8 with 75 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Pat Darcy have?
- Pat Darcy recorded 75 career strikeouts.
- Is Pat Darcy in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Pat Darcy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.