University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Southern Miss M-Club Hall of Fame
Robert "Bob" McCrory
- Induction:
- 2023
Robert "Bob" McCrory (Baseball, 2001-03)
Robert "Bob" McCrory was an instrumental piece in the early 2000s era of Southern Miss baseball. His 17-9 career record, including a 10-3 record in 2003, earned him two All-Conference USA nods and helped the Golden Eagles reach never-before-seen heights.
McCrory's 2003 campaign saw him finish 10-3 with a 3.85 ERA and earn First Team All-C-USA honors. His efforts in Coach Corky Palmer's weekend rotation helped the squad capture both the Conference USA regular season and tournament championships, as well as the right to host an NCAA Regional for the first time in school history. He also earned All-Conference USA Second Team honors following a 7-3 record and 2.57 ERA in 2002.
The Baltimore Orioles called his name during the 2003 season in the fourth round of the MLB Draft. By 2007, McCrory led the Orioles Double A team in saves and earned a spot in the Arizona Fall League. In the same year, McCroy was named to the Rising Star All-Star Team as he again led the league in saves while also posting a 1.50 ERA. On April 30, 2008, McCrory made his major league debut in a relief appearance for the Orioles against Tampa Bay. He would appear in seven more games out of the bullpen that season.
McCrory stayed on with the Orioles for the 2009 season, pitching in seven contests for Baltimore. He would later sign with the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball League.
Currently, McCrory is in his 10th season as the pitching coach at Northeast Jones High School (Laurel, Miss.). The Tigers have enjoyed record seasons, thrice setting a new record for wins in a season and advancing to the MHSAA Class 4A South State Championship in 2022. 10 Tiger pitchers have made their way to the ranks of college baseball since McCrory took over.
Since making the move to Northeast Jones, McCrory has furthered his education with a Specialist degree in Education in Administration in 2018. He and his wife, Anna, have two children, Mady and Jackson.
Robert "Bob" McCrory was an instrumental piece in the early 2000s era of Southern Miss baseball. His 17-9 career record, including a 10-3 record in 2003, earned him two All-Conference USA nods and helped the Golden Eagles reach never-before-seen heights.
McCrory's 2003 campaign saw him finish 10-3 with a 3.85 ERA and earn First Team All-C-USA honors. His efforts in Coach Corky Palmer's weekend rotation helped the squad capture both the Conference USA regular season and tournament championships, as well as the right to host an NCAA Regional for the first time in school history. He also earned All-Conference USA Second Team honors following a 7-3 record and 2.57 ERA in 2002.
The Baltimore Orioles called his name during the 2003 season in the fourth round of the MLB Draft. By 2007, McCrory led the Orioles Double A team in saves and earned a spot in the Arizona Fall League. In the same year, McCroy was named to the Rising Star All-Star Team as he again led the league in saves while also posting a 1.50 ERA. On April 30, 2008, McCrory made his major league debut in a relief appearance for the Orioles against Tampa Bay. He would appear in seven more games out of the bullpen that season.
McCrory stayed on with the Orioles for the 2009 season, pitching in seven contests for Baltimore. He would later sign with the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball League.
Currently, McCrory is in his 10th season as the pitching coach at Northeast Jones High School (Laurel, Miss.). The Tigers have enjoyed record seasons, thrice setting a new record for wins in a season and advancing to the MHSAA Class 4A South State Championship in 2022. 10 Tiger pitchers have made their way to the ranks of college baseball since McCrory took over.
Since making the move to Northeast Jones, McCrory has furthered his education with a Specialist degree in Education in Administration in 2018. He and his wife, Anna, have two children, Mady and Jackson.
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