Best Season: 1984
His 3.24 ERA led the staff, and he copped 18 victories. After a history of giving up the longball, he settled down and kept the ball in the park, surrendering just 21 in '84. He pitched well but got a no-decision in the playoffs, and then suffered poor outings in his two World Series starts. He finished fifth in the AL Cy Young voting, two spots ahead of teammate Jack Morris.

Born
Daniel Joseph Petry was born on November 13, 1958, in Palo Alto, CA.

Batted: Right
Threw: Right

Primary Position: P

Primary Team: DET

Major League Debut
July 8, 1979

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Nicknames
Peaches

Post-Season Appearances
1984 American League Championship Series
1984 World Series
1987 American League Championship Series

All-Star Selections
1985 AL

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