Dan Petry
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Daniel Joseph Petry
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 4", Weight 200 lb.
- High School El Dorado High School (Placentia)
- Debut July 8, 1979
- Final Game October 5, 1991
- Born November 13, 1958 in Palo Alto, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Dan Petry was signed as a 4th round pick in the 1976 amateur draft by the Detroit Tigers and scout Dick Wiencek.
A competent pitcher who won 10 or more games with the Detroit Tigers for six straight seasons, Petry got nickname "Peaches" as an expansion of his last name. He currently coaches at Tiger fantasy camp.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- AL All-Star (1985)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 4 (1982-1985)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 4 (1982-1985)
- Won a World Series with the Detroit Tigers in 1984
