Jeff McCurry
Born: 1/21/1970 in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
MLB Debut: 1995-05-06 | Final Game: 1999-06-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Jeffrey Dee McCurry
Biography
Jeff McCurry, born in 1970, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1995 to 1999. He made his Major League Baseball debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates and later played for the Texas Rangers. Over the course of his career, McCurry recorded a win-loss record of 3-12, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.89. He tallied a total of 60 strikeouts and secured 1 save, demonstrating his ability to contribute to his team's pitching efforts, albeit with challenges that often accompany a relief role.
McCurry's playing era was marked by the transition to a more offense-driven game in the late 1990s, characterized by heightened home run totals and an emphasis on power hitting. Despite facing tough competition, he showcased resilience on the mound. While his overall statistics may not reflect the dominance seen in other pitchers of his time, McCurry's journey through MLB remains a testament to the dedication required to compete at the highest level of professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 12 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 128.3 | 169 | 84 | 24 | 63 | 60 | 5.89 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | PIT | NL | 1 | 4 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 61.0 | 82 | 34 | 30 | 27 | 5.02 | -2171.5 |
| 1996 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 24.30 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | COL | NL | 1 | 4 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.7 | 43 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 4.43 | -1536.2 |
| 1998 | PIT | NL | 1 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.3 | 24 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 6.52 | -878.8 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 15.75 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | PIT | NL | 55 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | DET | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | COL | NL | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | PIT | NL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 111 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | PIT | P | 55 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | DET | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | COL | P | 33 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | PIT | P | 16 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | HOU | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 111 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | PIT | NL | $205,000 |
| 1997 | COL | NL | $175,000 |
| 1995 | PIT | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $489,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto College - North Campus | Houston | TX | 1989, 1990 |