Doc Medich
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1972-1982)
Doc Medich was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1982 for 7 teams, including the New York Yankees, a span of 11 seasons. Across 312 career appearances, he went 124-105 with a 3.78 ERA and 955 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 4741.4.
- 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
- 6'5" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1972-09-05
- Last Game
- 1982-10-02
Full name: George Francis Medich
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | NYA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | NYA | AL | 14 | 9 | 34 | 32 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 235.0 | 217 | 77 | 74 | 145 | 2.95 | 3.75 (+21%) | 2001.9 |
| 1974 | NYA | AL | 19 | 15 | 38 | 38 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 279.2 | 275 | 112 | 91 | 154 | 3.60 | 3.63 (+1%) | -190.0 |
| 1975 | NYA | AL | 16 | 16 | 38 | 37 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 272.1 | 271 | 106 | 72 | 132 | 3.50 | 3.71 (+6%) | 686.3 |
| 1976 | PIT | NL | 8 | 11 | 29 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 179.1 | 193 | 70 | 48 | 86 | 3.51 | 3.51 (avg) | 1298.7 |
| 1977 | OAK | AL | 10 | 6 | 26 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 147.2 | 155 | 77 | 49 | 74 | 4.69 | 4.00 (-17%) | -1721.8 |
| 1977 | SEA | AL | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22.1 | 26 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3.63 | 4.00 (+9%) | 79.1 |
| 1977 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3.86 | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | TEX | AL | 9 | 8 | 28 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 171.0 | 166 | 71 | 52 | 71 | 3.74 | 3.69 (-1%) | 917.8 |
| 1979 | TEX | AL | 10 | 7 | 29 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 149.0 | 156 | 69 | 49 | 58 | 4.17 | 4.00 (-4%) | 752.6 |
| 1980 | TEX | AL | 14 | 11 | 34 | 32 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 204.1 | 230 | 89 | 56 | 91 | 3.92 | 3.84 (-2%) | 1526.9 |
| 1981 | TEX | AL | 10 | 6 | 20 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 143.1 | 136 | 49 | 33 | 65 | 3.08 | 3.58 (+14%) | 1594.0 |
| 1982 | TEX | AL | 7 | 11 | 21 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 122.2 | 146 | 69 | 61 | 37 | 5.06 | 3.86 (-31%) | -2034.5 |
| 1982 | ML4 | AL | 5 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 63.0 | 57 | 35 | 32 | 36 | 5.00 | 3.86 (-29%) | -169.5 |
| Career · 14 seasons | 124 | 105 | 312 | 287 | 71 | 16 | 2 | 1,996.2 | 2,036 | 838 | 624 | 955 | 3.78 | — | 4,741 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 314 | 54 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 22 | .093 | .155 | .093 | .248 | -484 |
Career AVG .093 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 64.2% below league average.
Career OBP .155 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 52.1% below league average.
Career SLG .093 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 75.6% below league average.
Career OPS .248 vs. league average .703 across their career seasons — 64.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | NYA | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | NYA | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | NYA | AL | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | NYA | 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 | .096 | .255 (-62%) | .320 (-50%) | .360 (-73%) | .681 (-62%) | -483.9 |
| 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 |
| 1977 | NYN | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .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 | TEX | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | ML4 | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 14 seasons | 314 | 54 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 22 | .093 | — | — | — | — | -484 | ||
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 (626 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 147 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .091 |
| Away | 167 | 32 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .094 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 147 | 1006.2 | 943 | 334 | 287 | 480 | 2.99 |
| Away | 165 | 990.0 | 1093 | 504 | 337 | 475 | 4.58 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-10-02 | MIL | BAL | L | 3.0 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982-09-28 | MIL | BOS | W | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| 1982-09-21 | MIL | BOS | L | 9.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982-09-14 | MIL | DET | W | 5.2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982-09-11 | MIL | NYY | L | 1.0 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982-09-06 | MIL | DET | L | 10.0 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 1982-09-01 | MIL | SEA | W | 8.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| 1982-08-27 | MIL | OAK | W | 8.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 1982-08-21 | MIL | SEA | W | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 1982-08-15 | MIL | TOR | — | 5.1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
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 | OAK | P | 26 | 25 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | SEA | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | NYN | P | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 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 | TEX | P | 21 | 21 | 5 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | ML4 | P | 10 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Doc Medich (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Doc Medich: the record in brief
The profile opens with Doc Medich's first major league game on September 5, 1972; the last one listed came on October 2, 1982. The team column moves through the New York Yankees (1972 through 1975), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1976), the Oakland Athletics (1977), the Seattle Mariners (1977), the New York Mets (1977), the Texas Rangers (1978 to 1982), and the Milwaukee Brewers (1982). Medich played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on December 9, 1948, in Aliquippa, PA, USA and a listed size of 6'5" and 225 pounds. On the record, Doc Medich was born George Francis Medich.
Across 312 games (287 starts), Medich recorded 124 wins against 105 losses with a 3.78 ERA. The totals include 955 strikeouts, 71 complete games, and 16 shutouts. Medich's 3.78 ERA was close to the 3.72 league figure for those seasons. 1974 brought Medich a season-high 19 wins.
Frequently Asked Questions about Doc Medich
- What years did Doc Medich play?
- Doc Medich played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1982.
- Was Doc Medich a pitcher?
- Yes. Doc Medich pitched in the major leagues, recording 124 wins and 955 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Doc Medich hit?
- Doc Medich hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What teams did Doc Medich play for?
- Doc Medich played for 7 teams: the New York Yankees (1972–1975), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1976), the Oakland Athletics (1977), the Seattle Mariners (1977), the New York Mets (1977), the Texas Rangers (1978–1982), and the Milwaukee Brewers (1982).
- What were Doc Medich's career stats?
- In 312 games, Doc Medich went 124-105 with a 3.78 ERA, 955 strikeouts, 1,996.2 innings pitched, and 2 saves.
- What position did Doc Medich play?
- Doc Medich played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Doc Medich and how much did he weigh?
- Doc Medich was listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 225 pounds.
- What was Doc Medich's career ERA?
- Doc Medich finished with a 3.78 career ERA, going 124-105 with 955 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Doc Medich have?
- Doc Medich recorded 955 career strikeouts.
- Is Doc Medich in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Doc Medich has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.