Doc Medich
Born: 12/9/1948 in Aliquippa, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1972-09-05 | Final Game: 1982-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: George Francis Medich
Biography
Doc Medich was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1972 to 1982. Born in 1948, Medich made his mark in Major League Baseball with a solid record of 124 wins against 105 losses, showcasing his ability to perform consistently on the mound. Over his career, he maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.78 and struck out 955 batters, demonstrating his effectiveness as a strikeout pitcher. Medich also recorded 2 saves, adding a dimension of reliability in late-game situations.
Medich played during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the evolution of pitching strategies and the increasing emphasis on player conditioning. His style was defined by a combination of finesse and control, allowing him to navigate through lineups with skill. Despite the challenges of pitching in a highly competitive league, Medich's contributions to his teams and his performance statistics positioned him as a respected figure among his contemporaries. His legacy remains as a testament to the hard work and dedication that defined his career in the major leagues.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 | 105 | 312 | 287 | 71 | 16 | 2 | 1996.7 | 2036 | 838 | 151 | 624 | 955 | 3.78 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
| 1973 | NYY | AL | 14 | 9 | 34 | 32 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 235.0 | 217 | 77 | 74 | 145 | 2.95 | - |
| 1974 | NYY | AL | 19 | 15 | 38 | 38 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 279.7 | 275 | 112 | 91 | 154 | 3.60 | - |
| 1975 | NYY | AL | 16 | 16 | 38 | 37 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 272.3 | 271 | 106 | 72 | 132 | 3.50 | - |
| 1976 | PIT | NL | 8 | 11 | 29 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 179.3 | 193 | 70 | 48 | 86 | 3.51 | 1298.7 |
| 1977 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3.86 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | OAK | AL | 10 | 6 | 26 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 147.7 | 155 | 77 | 49 | 74 | 4.69 | -1774.1 |
| 1977 | SEA | AL | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 26 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3.63 | 79.1 |
| 1978 | TEX | AL | 9 | 8 | 28 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 171.0 | 166 | 71 | 52 | 71 | 3.74 | 917.8 |
| 1979 | TEX | AL | 10 | 7 | 29 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 149.0 | 156 | 69 | 49 | 58 | 4.17 | 752.6 |
| 1980 | TEX | AL | 14 | 11 | 34 | 32 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 204.3 | 230 | 89 | 56 | 91 | 3.92 | 1526.9 |
| 1981 | TEX | AL | 10 | 6 | 20 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 143.3 | 136 | 49 | 33 | 65 | 3.08 | 1594.0 |
| 1982 | ATL | AL | 5 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 63.0 | 57 | 35 | 32 | 36 | 5.00 | - |
| 1982 | TEX | AL | 7 | 11 | 21 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 122.7 | 146 | 69 | 61 | 37 | 5.06 | -2085.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 314 | 54 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 0.093 | 0.155 | 0.093 | 0.248 | -509.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | NYY | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | NYY | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | NYY | AL | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | NYY | AL | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | PIT | NL | 29 | 52 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 0.096 | -509.9 |
| 1977 | NYN | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | OAK | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | SEA | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | TEX | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | TEX | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | TEX | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | TEX | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | ATL | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | TEX | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | WS | ML4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 18.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | WS | ML4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 18.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 312 | 287 | 114 | 286 | 21 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | NYA | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | NYA | P | 34 | 32 | 14 | 25 | 5 | 0 |
| 1974 | NYA | P | 38 | 38 | 18 | 35 | 3 | 3 |
| 1975 | NYA | P | 38 | 37 | 18 | 27 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | PIT | P | 29 | 26 | 6 | 36 | 2 | 2 |
| 1977 | NYN | P | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | OAK | P | 26 | 25 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | SEA | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | TEX | P | 28 | 22 | 11 | 31 | 1 | 2 |
| 1979 | TEX | P | 29 | 19 | 6 | 33 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | TEX | P | 34 | 32 | 9 | 27 | 3 | 3 |
| 1981 | TEX | P | 20 | 20 | 15 | 26 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | ML4 | P | 10 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | TEX | P | 21 | 21 | 5 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 312 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Player of the Month | July |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh | PA | 1968, 1969, 1970 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 3rd | 2.0 | 24 | 2 |