Doc Medich

George Francis "Doc" Medich (born December 9, 1948) is an American former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1972 to 1982.

He was a medical student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and acquired the nickname "Doc" during his early baseball career.

In 1974, Medich won a career high 19 games for the Yankees, tied with teammate Pat Dobson for most wins on the team.

Following a 1975 season in which he went 16–16 with a 3.50 ERA, the Yankees sent Medich to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Willie Randolph, Dock Ellis and Ken Brett on December 11, 1975.

[4] During spring training in 1977, he was traded to the Oakland Athletics with Tony Armas, Doug Bair, Dave Giusti, Rick Langford and Mitchell Page for Chris Batton, Phil Garner and Tommy Helms.

As he was slated to become a free agent at the end of the season, A's owner Charlie Finley attempted to sign Medich to an extension.

On August 27, Rickey Henderson broke Lou Brock's record for most stolen bases in one season against the Brewers with Medich on the mound.

Medich was charged in November 1983 with improperly prescribing Percodan and admitted into a substance abuse treatment program.