Deck McGuire

{{Infobox MLB player

|name = Deck McGuire

|image = Deck_McGuire_Redbirds.jpg

|width = 240

|caption = McGuire with the Memphis Redbirds in 2016

|team =

|number =

|position = Pitcher

|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|6|23}}

|birth_place = Richmond, Virginia, U.S.

|bats = Right

|throws = Right

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = September 12

|debutyear = 2017

|debutteam = Cincinnati Reds

|debut2league= KBO

|debut2date = March 23

|debut2year = 2019

|debut2team = Samsung Lions

|debut3league= CPBL

|debut3date = April 20

|debut3year = 2021

|debut3team = Rakuten Monkeys

|finalleague = MLB

|finaldate = September 29

|finalyear = 2018

|finalteam = Los Angeles Angels

|final2league= KBO

|final2date = August 1

|final2year = 2019

|final2team = Samsung Lions

|final3league= CPBL

|final3date = August 25

|final3year = 2021

|final3team = Rakuten Monkeys

|statleague = MLB

| stat1label = Win–loss record

| stat1value = 1–3

| stat2label = Earned run average

| stat2value = 5.23

| stat3label = Strikeouts

| stat3value = 44

|stat2league = KBO

|stat21label = Win–loss record

|stat21value = 4–8

|stat22label = Earned run average

|stat22value = 5.05

|stat23label = Strikeouts

|stat23value = 100

| stat3league = CPBL

| stat31label = Win–loss record

| stat31value = 1–3

| stat32label = Earned run average

| stat32value = 6.00

| stat33label = Strikeouts

| stat33value = 49

|teams =

Cincinnati Reds ({{mlby|2017}})
Toronto Blue Jays ({{mlby|2018}})
Los Angeles Angels ({{mlby|2018}})
Samsung Lions (2019)
Rakuten Monkeys (2021)

| highlights =

;KBO

Pitched a no-hitter on April 21, 2019

}}

William Deck McGuire (born June 23, 1989) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played college baseball for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, and was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Baseball Pitcher of the Year in 2009. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds, Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Angels, and Samsung Lions of the KBO League, and Rakuten Monkeys of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL).

Playing career

=Amateur career=

McGuire graduated from Deep Run High School outside Richmond, Virginia. He attended the Georgia Institute of Technology and played college baseball for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.{{cite web|url=http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/college/mcguire-rested-focused-and-ready-to-lead-tech/nQcgh/ |title=McGuire rested, focused and ready to lead Tech |publisher=Ajc.com |date=February 18, 2010 |access-date=September 13, 2017}} While at Georgia Tech, McGuire was named to the 2009 All-America First Team by Collegiate Baseball, the 2009 All-America Second Team by Baseball America, the 2008 Freshman All-America First Team by Collegiate Baseball, and was the 2009 Atlantic Coast Conference's Pitcher of the Year.{{cite web|url=http://www.ramblinwreck.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/051809aad.html |title=Deck McGuire Named ACC Pitcher of the Year; Five Yellow Jackets Tabbed All-ACC |date=May 18, 2009 |publisher=Ramblinwreck.com |access-date=September 13, 2017}}

=Toronto Blue Jays=

The Toronto Blue Jays selected McGuire in the first round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft.{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/blue-jays-draft-pitcher-deck-mcguire-1.867204 |title=Blue Jays draft pitcher Deck McGuire |publisher=Cbc.ca |date=June 7, 2010 |access-date=September 13, 2017}} He signed with the Jays for a $2 million signing bonus.{{cite news|author=Richard Griffin |url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/2010/08/17/jays_sign_top_pick_deck_mcguire.html |title=Jays sign top pick Deck McGuire |work=Thestar.com |date=August 17, 2010 |access-date=September 13, 2017}} He made his professional debut that season with the Dunedin Blue Jays of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League.{{cite web|url=http://torontoobserver.ca/2012/11/03/jays-mcguire-leaving-the-hype-behind/ |title=Jays' McGuire leaving the hype behind |publisher=Torontoobserver.ca |date=November 3, 2012 |access-date=September 13, 2017}} In July 2011, he was promoted to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats of the Class AA Eastern League. McGuire was promoted from Dunedin, after posting a 7–4 record with 102 strikeouts and a 2.75 earned run average (ERA) over 19 appearances and {{frac|104|2|3}} innings pitched.{{cite web|last=Wild|first=Danny|url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-22385858|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120719112514/http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110727&content_id=22385858&fext=.jsp&vkey=armypath|url-status=live|archive-date=July 19, 2012|title=Jays' McGuire wins in Double-A debut | MiLB.com News | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|publisher=Minor League Baseball|date=July 27, 2011|access-date=April 19, 2012}}

On November 20, 2013, the Blue Jays added McGuire to their 40-man roster.{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-protect-deck-mcguire-kenny-wilson-from-rule-5-draft?ymd=20131120&content_id=64068312&vkey=news_tor |title=Blue Jays protect Deck McGuire, Kenny Wilson from Rule 5 Draft | bluejays.com: News |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com |date=November 20, 2013 |access-date=December 14, 2013}} On March 10, 2014, the Blue Jays optioned him to the Buffalo Bisons of the Class AAA International League. McGuire was designated for assignment on July 17, 2014, to make room for Brad Mills.{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=11229205|title=Jays claim Brad Mills off waivers from Oakland|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press|date=July 17, 2014|access-date=July 17, 2014}} He had posted a 5.56 ERA in his first trip to Triple-A.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/07/athletics-acquire-deck-mcguire.html|title=Athletics Acquire Deck McGuire|last=Adams|first=Steve|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=July 25, 2014|access-date=July 25, 2014}}

=Oakland Athletics=

On July 24, 2014, the Blue Jays traded McGuire to the Oakland Athletics for cash considerations.{{cite web|author=Rogers Digital Media |url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-trade-mcguire-to-athletics-for-cash/ |title=Blue Jays trade McGuire to Athletics for cash |publisher=Sportsnet.ca |date=July 25, 2014 |access-date=September 13, 2017}} He was optioned to the Sacramento River Cats of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League (PCL). When the Athletics acquired Adam Dunn on August 31, McGuire was designated for assignment and assigned outright to Sacramento. McGuire was released from the Athletics organization before the start of the 2015 season.{{cite web|url=http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/as_trade_triple_a_rhp_matt_buschmann_to_tampa_bay_to_make_way_for_possible_addition_of_barry_zito_to_nashville_rotation/18565595 |title=A's Trade Triple-A RHP Matt Buschmann to Tampa Bay to Make Way for Possible Addition of Barry Zito to Nashville Rotation |work=YardBarker.com |date=April 3, 2015 |access-date=April 3, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150407021359/http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/as_trade_triple_a_rhp_matt_buschmann_to_tampa_bay_to_make_way_for_possible_addition_of_barry_zito_to_nashville_rotation/18565595 |archive-date=April 7, 2015 }}

=Los Angeles Dodgers=

McGuire was subsequently signed to a minor league contract by the Los Angeles Dodgers{{cite web|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/minor-league-transactions-march-27-april-2/|title=Minor League Transactions: March 27-April 2|work=Baseball America|first=Matt|last=Eddy|date=April 6, 2015|access-date=April 7, 2015}} and was assigned to the Tulsa Drillers of the Double-A Texas League to start the season.{{cite web|url=http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Drillers-Opening-Roster-Taking-Shape.html?soid=1102861738570&aid=Q4uWjn2iOMo|title=Drillers Opening Roster Taking Shape |work=Drillers News|access-date=April 8, 2015}} He pitched in 30 games (with 18 starts) between Tulsa and the Oklahoma City Dodgers of the PCL and was 9–6 with a 3.69 ERA.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.cgi?id=mcguir005wil|title=Deck McGuire minor league & fall league statistics & history|work=Baseball Reference|access-date=September 20, 2015}}

=St. Louis Cardinals=

On November 26, 2015, McGuire signed a minor league contract with the St. Louis Cardinals.{{cite web|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/minor-league-transactions-nov-14-20-2/|title=Minor League Transactions: Nov. 14-20|last=Eddy|first=Matt|work=baseballamerica.com|date=November 26, 2015|access-date=November 26, 2015}} He began the 2016 season with the Triple–A Memphis Redbirds of the PCL,{{cite web|last=Wickham |first=Pete |url=http://archive.commercialappeal.com/sports/redbirds/ever-optimistic-manager-mike-shildt-ready-for-redbirds-opener-2f6ef33d-9bc4-63d3-e053-0100007faf95-374698791.html/ |title=Ever optimistic, manager Mike Shildt ready for Redbirds opener |publisher=Archive.commercialappeal.com |date=April 5, 2016 |access-date=September 13, 2017}} and also made one appearance for the Double–A Springfield Cardinals. In 26 starts for Memphis, McGuire registered a 7–11 record and 5.10 ERA with 111 strikeouts across 134 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 7, 2016.{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2016|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2016/|access-date=August 4, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}

=Cincinnati Reds=

On February 20, 2017, McGuire signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds.{{cite web|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/minor-league-transactions-feb-11-16/#Ew6AxdoXQqLg2XO9.97|title=MINOR LEAGUE TRANSACTIONS: FEB. 11-16|work=Baseball America|first=Matt|last=Eddy|date=February 20, 2017|access-date=February 20, 2017}} He pitched for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos of the Double–A Southern League.{{Cite web|url=http://www.pnj.com/story/sports/2017/08/22/bill-vilona-deck-mcguires-perseverance-outlook-inspiration-blue-wahoos/589764001/|title = Bill Vilona: Deck McGuire's perseverance, outlook an inspiration for the Blue Wahoos}} On September 12, the Reds promoted McGuire to the major leagues.{{cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/reds-bring-up-keury-mella-deck-mcguire-activate-jesse-winker-dfa-barrett-astin/ar-AArPDx3|title=Reds bring up Keury Mella, Deck McGuire, activate Jesse Winker, DFA Barrett Astin|website=MSN |access-date=September 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913091719/https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/reds-bring-up-keury-mella-deck-mcguire-activate-jesse-winker-dfa-barrett-astin/ar-AArPDx3|archive-date=September 13, 2017|url-status=dead}} He appeared in six games for the Reds in 2017, and pitched to a 1–1 record, 2.63 ERA, and 11 strikeouts in 13{{frac|2|3}} innings.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mcguide02.shtml|title=Deck McGuire Stats|work=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=November 3, 2017}} On November 3, McGuire was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Triple-A.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/11/reds-outright-patrick-kivlehan-deck-mcguire.html|title=Reds Outright Patrick Kivlehan, Deck McGuire|last=Adams|first=Steve|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=November 3, 2017|access-date=November 3, 2017}} He elected free agency on November 6.

=Toronto Blue Jays (second stint)=

On November 16, 2017, McGuire signed a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with the Toronto Blue Jays.{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-sign-right-hander-deck-mcguire-minor-league-contract/|title=Blue Jays sign right-hander Deck McGuire to minor-league contract|work=Sportsnet|date=November 16, 2017|access-date=November 16, 2017}} On May 13, 2018, McGuire was brought up to the Blue Jays.{{cite web|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-option-lourdes-gurriel-buffalo-recall-rhp-mcguire/|title=Blue Jays option Lourdes Gurriel to Buffalo, recall RHP McGuire|work=Sportsnet|date=May 13, 2018|access-date=May 20, 2018}} He was designated for assignment on June 9.

=Los Angeles Angels=

On June 15, 2018, McGuire was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers and immediately optioned to Triple-A.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rangers-deck-mcguire-claimed-by-rangers/|title=Rangers' Deck McGuire: Claimed by Rangers|publisher=CBSSports|date=June 15, 2018|access-date=June 15, 2018}} Three days later, he was designated for assignment. On June 19, McGuire was traded to the Los Angeles Angels for cash considerations or a player to be named later. In 17 games, he collected an ERA of 6.07 in {{frac|29|2|3}} innings. He elected free agency on November 2, 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2018/|title=Minor League Free Agents 2018|work=Baseball America|first=Matt|last=Eddy|date=November 6, 2018|access-date=November 12, 2018}}

=Samsung Lions=

On November 29, 2018, McGuire signed a one-year, $950,000 contract with the Samsung Lions of the KBO League.{{cite web|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20181203010600315|title=Samsung Lions sign ex-MLB pitcher McGuire|publisher=English.yonhapnews.co.kr |date=November 29, 2018 |access-date=December 21, 2018}} On April 21, 2019, McGuire threw a no-hitter against the Hanwha Eagles, striking out 13 batters en route to a 16–0 win.{{cite web|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20190421003600315|title=Lions' Deck McGuire throws 14th no-hitter in KBO history|publisher=English.yonhapnews.co.kr |date=April 21, 2019 |access-date=April 21, 2019}} McGuire was released by the Lions on August 7, 2019, following the signing of Ben Lively.

=Tampa Bay Rays=

On February 14, 2020, McGuire signed a minor league deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|title=2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-canceled|access-date=May 22, 2024|website=mlb.com|language=en}} McGuire was released by the Rays organization on May 28.

=Rakuten Monkeys=

On December 30, 2020, McGuire signed with the Rakuten Monkeys of the Chinese Professional Baseball League.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/GOCPBL/status/1344167562637012994|title=Rakuten Monkeys have signed Deck McGuire and Bradin Hagens as their foreign players for the 2021 CPBL season.

|date=December 30, 2020|access-date=December 30, 2020}} He made his CPBL debut on April 20, 2021. McGuire was released by the Monkeys on August 30, 2021.

=Gastonia Honey Hunters=

On March 31, 2022, McGuire signed with the Gastonia Honey Hunters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.{{Cite tweet|user=GoHoneyHunters|number=1509543958602469377|title=🚨Player Announcement🚨 @deckmcguire is joining the squad!|date=31 March 2022|language=en|access-date=2 April 2022}} In 6 starts, McGuire posted a 5–0 record with a 1.91 ERA and 41 strikeouts over {{fraction|37|2|3}} innings.

=Cincinnati Reds (second stint)=

On May 25, 2022, McGuire's contract was purchased by the Cincinnati Reds organization.{{Cite tweet|user=GoHoneyHunters|number=1529596419899793415|title=Huge congratulations are in order for Deck McGuire {{as written|wh|o’s [sic]}} contract was purchased by @Reds today! Deck has led the league in wins and strikeouts so far this season and we can't wait to see where his career leads! Thank you @deckmcguire! #TheGasHouse #HoneyHuntersCountry #reds|date=25 May 2022|language=en|access-date=26 May 2022}} In 20 games (14 starts) for the Triple-A Louisville Bats, he posted a 4-5 record and 6.32 ERA with 60 strikeouts across 74 innings of work. McGuire elected free agency following the season on November 10.{{Cite web|title=2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2022-23-minor-league-free-agents-for-all-30-mlb-teams/?amphtml|access-date=December 30, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}

McGuire announced his retirement from baseball on December 16, 2022.{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/deckmcguire/status/1603799325485977600 |title=Deck McGuire retires from baseball |website=Twitter}}

Coaching career

On October 11, 2023, McGuire was hired by the Georgia Institute of Technology to serve as an undergraduate assistant coach.{{Cite web|title=Tech Announces Staff Additions For Baseball|url=https://ramblinwreck.com/tech-announces-staff-additions-for-baseball/|access-date=May 22, 2024|website=ramblinwreck.com|date=October 11, 2023 |language=en}}