Billy Petrick Explained

Billy Petrick
Position:Relief pitcher
Birth Date:29 April 1984
Birth Place:Kankakee, Illinois
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:June 27
Debutyear:2007
Debutteam:Chicago Cubs
Statyear:2008 season
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:0–0
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:7.45
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:6
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William John Petrick III (born April 29, 1984) is an American former professional baseball pitcher.

Petrick made his major league debut on June 27, for the Chicago Cubs, against the Colorado Rockies giving up two earned runs in two innings.

On February 13, 2009, Petrick signed with the Windy City ThunderBolts for their 2009 season. Petrick appeared in 11 games on the season while recovering from an injury. He went 1-0 with a 2.13 ERA in 12.2 innings, racking up three saves and 15 strikeouts while walking only three.

On April 21, 2010, the Joliet JackHammers acquired Petrick, from the ThunderBolts.

Petrick signed with the Amarillo Thunderheads of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball for the 2015 season.

Petrick's brother, Zach, is also a professional baseball player.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cards' scouts find another hidden gem in Petrick.