Doc Medich, baseball player, 1972-1982

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

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

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

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