[3] He made his MLB debut on May 16, 1987, at the age of 24,[2] pitching two innings, striking out three, and being the losing pitcher in a 5–4 defeat to the San Francisco Giants.

[4] He also made the only start of his major league career on May 26 that year,[1] receiving a no decision after surrendering two earned runs over four innings against the Giants.

[5] He subsequently posted a 3.16 earned run average (ERA) and 28 strikeouts over 25+2⁄3 innings pitched in his first MLB season.

[1] He started the 1989 season with the Tidewater Tides and remained there until June, when Terry Leach was traded to the Kansas City Royals.

[2] Innis played his final major league game on October 2, 1993, at the age of 31.

[2] At the time of his death, Innis's 288 games pitched for the franchise was twelfth all-time.

[8] His family set up a page on GoFundMe to bring him home to Atlanta to spend his final days.