Kerry Lacy
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-1997)
Kerry Lacy was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1997 for the Boston Red Sox, a span of 2 seasons. Across 44 career appearances, he went 3-1 with a 5.59 ERA and 27 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
- 6'2" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-08-16
- Last Game
- 1997-08-21
Full name: Kerry Ardeen Lacy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | BOS | AL | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.2 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 3.38 | 4.61 (+27%) | -491.2 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 45.2 | 60 | 31 | 22 | 18 | 6.11 | 4.39 (-39%) | -1563.4 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 3 | 1 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 56.1 | 75 | 35 | 30 | 27 | 5.59 | — | -2,055 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | BOS | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 26 | 38.2 | 52 | 20 | 13 | 17 | 4.66 |
| Away | 18 | 17.2 | 23 | 15 | 17 | 10 | 7.64 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-21 | BOS | OAK | — | 3.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997-08-17 | BOS | MIN | — | 1.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-08-15 | BOS | MIN | W | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997-08-12 | BOS | TEX | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-08-11 | BOS | TEX | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-08-09 | BOS | KCR | — | 1.2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-08-07 | BOS | MIN | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-08-06 | BOS | MIN | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-08-05 | BOS | TEX | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-08-02 | BOS | KCR | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 44 |
Salary History
Kerry Lacy's recorded salaries total $279,000 over 2 seasons, 1996 to 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Lacy's career ran from 1996 to 1997. No salary is recorded for 1997.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | BOS | AL | $170,000 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $279,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga State Technical Community College | Chattanooga | TN | 1991 |
Kerry Lacy: the record in brief
The profile opens with Kerry Lacy's first major league game on August 16, 1996; the last one listed came on August 21, 1997. All of the seasons listed were played for the Boston Red Sox. At 6-foot-2 and 195 pounds, Lacy is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Lacy batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is August 7, 1972, in Chattanooga, TN, USA. The given name on file is Kerry Ardeen Lacy.
The pitching table credits Lacy with a 3-1 record and a 5.59 ERA in 44 games. The totals include 27 strikeouts. Against a 4.50 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.59 mark was 24.3% worse. In 1997, one of the busiest seasons, Lacy posted a 6.11 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.39.
The position breakdown shows 44 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, Lacy's fielding totals are 5 putouts, 3 assists and 2 errors.
Recorded salaries add up to $279,000, topping out at $170,000 in 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Lacy's career ran from 1996 to 1997. No salary is recorded for 1997. Before the majors, Lacy played college baseball at Chattanooga State Technical Community College (1991). Lacy's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 88 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kerry Lacy
- What years did Kerry Lacy play?
- Kerry Lacy played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1997.
- Was Kerry Lacy a pitcher?
- Yes. Kerry Lacy pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 27 strikeouts.
- What teams did Kerry Lacy play for?
- Kerry Lacy played for one team, the Boston Red Sox (1996–1997).
- What were Kerry Lacy's career stats?
- In 44 games, Kerry Lacy went 3-1 with a 5.59 ERA, 27 strikeouts, 56.1 innings pitched, and 3 saves.
- How much did Kerry Lacy earn in his career?
- Kerry Lacy's recorded salaries total $279,000 over 2 seasons, 1996 to 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Lacy's career ran from 1996 to 1997. No salary is recorded for 1997.
- What was Kerry Lacy's salary?
- Kerry Lacy's last recorded salary was $170,000, in 1998. His highest recorded salary was $170,000, in 1998, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1996. The Salary History table lists each season from 1996 to 1998.
- What position did Kerry Lacy play?
- Kerry Lacy played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kerry Lacy and how much did he weigh?
- Kerry Lacy was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 195 pounds.
- What was Kerry Lacy's career ERA?
- Kerry Lacy finished with a 5.59 career ERA, going 3-1 with 27 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Kerry Lacy have?
- Kerry Lacy recorded 27 career strikeouts.
- Is Kerry Lacy in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kerry Lacy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.