Rocky Childress, baseball player, 1985-1988

Rocky Childress

Born: 2/18/1962 in Santa Rosa, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-05-17 | Final Game: 1988-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Rodney Osborne Childress

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Biography

Rocky Childress, born in 1962, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 until 1988. Known for his competitive spirit and determination on the mound, Childress made a mark during a transitional era in baseball, when the game was evolving into a more offense-driven spectacle. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 2-3 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.76. Childress notched a total of 65 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats, although he did not register any saves throughout his tenure. Childress played for several teams during his career, contributing to the pitching staff with his versatility and willingness to adapt. While he may not have accumulated eye-popping statistics, his role as a pitcher during the late 1980s placed him amidst a generation of players who were redefining the game. His journey through the league reflects the challenges and changes that characterized baseball during that time, as teams began to prioritize power hitting and pitching depth. Despite his modest career numbers, Childress remains a part of baseball history and the rich tapestry of the sport's past.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 3 61 1 0 0 0 107.7 121 57 10 37 65 4.76 0

Career ERA 4.76 vs. league average 3.97 across their career seasons — 19.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1985 PHI NL 0 1 16 1 0 0 0 33.3 45 23 9 14 6.21 3.89 (-59%) 58.0
1986 PHI NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.7 4 2 1 1 6.75 — 0.0
1987 HOU NL 1 2 32 0 0 0 0 48.3 46 16 18 26 2.98 4.29 (+31%) 372.5
1988 HOU NL 1 0 11 0 0 0 0 23.3 26 16 9 24 6.17 3.73 (-65%) 37.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
61 12 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.167 0.167 0.167 0.333 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 35.4% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 48.6% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 57.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 53.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1985 PHI NL 16 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1986 PHI NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 HOU NL 32 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1988 HOU NL 11 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 61 1 3 11 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1985 PHI P 16 1 1 4 0 0
1986 PHI P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1987 HOU P 32 0 2 6 0 0
1988 HOU P 11 0 0 1 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 61