Pat Zachry
Born: 4/24/1952 in Richmond, TX, USA
Died: 4/4/2024 in Austin, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1976-04-11 | Final Game: 1985-05-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Patrick Paul Zachry
Biography
Pat Zachry, born in 1952, was a notable right-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1976 until his retirement in 1985. He made a significant impact during his career, particularly recognized for his performance in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Zachry finished his career with a record of 69-67 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.52, showcasing his ability to compete effectively on the mound. He accumulated 669 strikeouts over his tenure and recorded three saves, reflecting his versatility and effectiveness in various pitching roles.
Zachry's career was highlighted by a remarkable achievement as he was named the Rookie of the Year, establishing himself as a rising star in the league. He also earned an All-Star selection, a testament to his skill and recognition among peers during his playing era. Zachry's contributions to the game were particularly notable during a time when pitching was evolving, and he was part of a generation that helped shape the strategies and styles seen in modern baseball. His legacy includes not only his individual accomplishments but also his role in the rich history of the pitching landscape in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | 67 | 293 | 154 | 29 | 7 | 3 | 1177.3 | 1147 | 461 | 88 | 495 | 669 | 3.52 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | CIN | NL | 14 | 7 | 38 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 204.0 | 170 | 62 | 83 | 143 | 2.74 | 2783.2 |
| 1977 | CIN | NL | 3 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 75.0 | 78 | 42 | 29 | 36 | 5.04 | -367.2 |
| 1977 | NYN | NL | 7 | 6 | 19 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 119.7 | 129 | 50 | 48 | 63 | 3.76 | -1489.9 |
| 1978 | NYN | NL | 10 | 6 | 21 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 138.0 | 120 | 51 | 60 | 78 | 3.33 | 208.1 |
| 1979 | NYN | NL | 5 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 42.7 | 44 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 3.59 | -499.8 |
| 1980 | NYN | NL | 6 | 10 | 28 | 26 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 164.7 | 145 | 55 | 58 | 88 | 3.01 | -1075.3 |
| 1981 | NYN | NL | 7 | 14 | 24 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 139.0 | 151 | 64 | 56 | 76 | 4.14 | -1551.3 |
| 1982 | NYN | NL | 6 | 9 | 36 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 137.7 | 149 | 62 | 57 | 69 | 4.05 | -133.3 |
| 1983 | LAD | NL | 6 | 1 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61.3 | 63 | 17 | 21 | 36 | 2.49 | - |
| 1984 | LAD | NL | 5 | 6 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 82.7 | 84 | 35 | 51 | 55 | 3.81 | - |
| 1985 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 4.26 | -368.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 293 | 318 | 9 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 128 | 0.113 | 0.150 | 0.113 | 0.263 | -605.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | CIN | NL | 38 | 62 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 0.113 | -605.5 |
| 1977 | CIN | NL | 12 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.136 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | NYN | NL | 19 | 42 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | NYN | NL | 21 | 43 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 0.070 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | NYN | NL | 7 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | NYN | NL | 28 | 46 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0.043 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | NYN | NL | 24 | 38 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | NYN | NL | 36 | 38 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0.079 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | LAD | NL | 40 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | LAD | NL | 58 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | PHI | NL | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | NLCS | LAN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1976 | WS | CIN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1976 | NLCS | CIN | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 15.7 | 16 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 2.87 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | NLCS | LAN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2.25 |
| 1976 | NLCS | CIN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.60 |
| 1976 | WS | CIN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 2.70 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 293 | 154 | 60 | 176 | 13 | 19 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | CIN | P | 38 | 28 | 13 | 20 | 1 | 2 |
| 1977 | CIN | P | 12 | 12 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 3 |
| 1977 | NYN | P | 19 | 19 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978 | NYN | P | 21 | 21 | 9 | 24 | 2 | 4 |
| 1979 | NYN | P | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | NYN | P | 28 | 26 | 5 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | NYN | P | 24 | 24 | 4 | 26 | 3 | 4 |
| 1982 | NYN | P | 36 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | LAN | P | 40 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984 | LAN | P | 58 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| 1985 | PHI | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 293 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Pitcher of the Month | July |
| 1976 | Rookie of the Year |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 1st | 11.0 | 24 | 11 |